Avakin
Avakin, developed by Lockwood Publishing, is a social virtual world and metaverse platform that allows users to create customizable avatars and interact within immersive digital environments. The flagship product, Avakin Life, has surpassed 200 million downloads and enables players to explore virtual spaces, design homes, attend fashion shows, socialize with friends, and express themselves through over 26,000…
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Avakin, developed by Lockwood Publishing, is a social virtual world and metaverse platform that allows users to create customizable avatars and interact within immersive digital environments. The flagship product, Avakin Life, has surpassed 200 million downloads and enables players to explore virtual spaces, design homes, attend fashion shows, socialize with friends, and express themselves through over 26,000 customization options. The platform is expanding to Steam, broadening its reach beyond mobile. Avakin targets the mobile gaming and social platform market, appealing to users seeking creative expression and social connection in a judgment-free virtual world. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nottingham, United Kingdom, the company has raised approximately $27.8 million in Series A funding. Investors include Tencent, Novator Partners, and Wejo. With a team of around 204 employees, Avakin operates at the intersection of mobile gaming, 3D avatars, and the metaverse, positioning itself as a leading casual virtual world experience.
Business model
3D Animation > 3D Avatars > Entertainment,
Social Platforms > Horizontal > Metaverse,
Mobile Gaming > Game Developers > Casual > VR Games
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