DNA Games Inc

Overview

DNA Games was a social game studio and developer of technology solutions that enable real time game optimization. The company shipped three highly successful titles and garnered more than 20 million players, including Casino City, Bar World and Slot City. The company was founded by Jon Lee and Shaun Haase, funded by Battery Ventures and Bain Capital and was growing and profitable prior to being purchased by Zynga in May 2011. After integrating its technology, the DNA team founded the Chefville franchise, which was one of Zynga's largest and most profitable social games. Chefville held the title of Largest Game in the World by Daily Active Players in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Funding rounds

Acquisition

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(18 May 2011 )

Investor		Profile	Country
	Zynga Inc	The leading social gaming company on the web.	United States

Series A

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(1 Nov 2009 )

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Investor		Profile	Country
	Bain Capital Venture Partners LLC (Bain Capital Ventures)	Multi-stage, domain-focused venture fund with offices in the Bay Area, NYC, and Boston, the venture capital division within Bain Capital.	United States

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Investor		Profile	Country
	Battery Ventures LP	Venture capital firm	United States