New Delhi, November 19, 2025 — STAN, India’s premier mobile-first social gaming platform, has announced a major addition to its ongoing Series A funding round with the participation of Sony Innovation Fund, the corporate venture capital arm of Sony Group Corporation.
The investment from Sony Innovation Fund, known for backing ventures in entertainment, gaming, and technology, is considered a significant strategic milestone for STAN. The Series A round also saw participation from Hyderabad Angels Fund (HAF VC).
Strategic Depth and Global Credibility
This support adds global credibility to STAN’s mission of building a next-generation social platform tailored for gaming creators and communities. The current round already includes backing from prominent investors such as:
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Google’s AI Futures Fund
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Bandai Namco Entertainment
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Square Enix
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General Catalyst
“STAN embodies this vision of building an inclusive gaming community, and we’re excited to support their efforts to create a social layer for the next generation of gamers,” said Kazuhito Hadano, Chief Executive Officer of Sony Ventures Corporation.
Plans for Expansion and AI-Led Innovation
STAN, which boasts over 30 million downloads and strong penetration across India’s tier-2 and tier-3 cities, is focused on redefining how gaming communities connect and monetize.
Parth Chadha, Co-founder & CEO of STAN, commented, “We see that participation of Sony Innovation Fund to STAN reinforces our belief in the strength of our vision and India’s pivotal role in the global gaming landscape.”
The new capital will be leveraged to:
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Drive AI-led personalization.
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Develop robust creator monetization tools.
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Accelerate deeper publisher integrations.
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Fuel expansion into other mobile-first markets.
Mr. Kalyan Sivalenka, Managing Partner at Hyderabad Angels Fund (HAF.VC), added, “STAN’s unique ability to merge social experiences with creator monetisation positions it as a global category-defining company.”
STAN provides tools for live audio, creator clubs, and real-time monetization, available on both Android and iOS.
By: Sandhya Bharti
