PAC-MAN, Elden Ring, One Piece Publisher Bandai Namco Expands Investment in SuperGaming

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Bandai Namco Entertainment, the Japanese game publisher behind titles like Elden Ring, Dark Souls Trilogy, One Piece, and PAC-MAN, has expanded its investment in India’s SuperGaming.

Bandai Namco’s 021 Fund Continues Support for SuperGaming’s Growth and Game Development

The investment was made through Bandai Namco’s startup fund, the 021 Fund, launched in April 2022. The fund aims to create new entertainment experiences and strengthen existing businesses, with a focus on India, Latin America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. By supporting strategic partners, the fund seeks to expand Bandai Namco’s presence in these markets. The exact investment amount has not been disclosed, but the 021 Fund typically provides capital ranging from 10 million to 500 million yen ($75,000 to $3.75 million) per startup.

Roby John, CEO & Co-founder of SuperGaming, commented on the development, stating, “Bandai Namco increasing their investment is a strong indication of their confidence in our work—to develop games and gaming infrastructure from India for both local and global markets. This continued partnership supports our efforts in advancing game development.”

SuperGaming, founded in 2019 by Roby John, Sanket Nadhani, Christelle D’cruz, Sreejit J, and Navneet Waraich, has developed mobile titles such as Silly Royale, Tower Conquest, and MaskGun. The company has also built SuperPlatform, a cloud-based live-ops game development engine developed in collaboration with Google Cloud. SuperPlatform provides a SaaS-based solution for game developers, enabling them to build and manage games with support for game engines like Unity and Unreal Engine.

Bandai Namco Entertainment is among SuperPlatform’s customers, with its official PAC-MAN game—downloaded over one billion times—running on the technology.

SuperGaming’s Growth: Over 6 Million Downloads for Indus and Expanding Global Reach

SuperGaming has also developed Indus, a battle royale game set in an Indo-futuristic universe. Launched in October 2024, the game has surpassed six million downloads. It currently holds a 4.0-star rating on the Google Play Store and a 4.2-star rating on the App Store for iOS.

Since its initial investment in SuperGaming in March 2023, the 021 Fund has observed the company’s business growth, its engagement with the gaming community, and its continued focus on game development. These factors, along with SuperGaming’s ongoing collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment, have contributed to the decision to provide additional funding.

Before this latest investment, SuperGaming raised $5.5 million in Series A funding from investors including Akatsuki Entertainment Technology Fund, Skycatcher, BAce Capital, and Dream Incubator.

This investment comes at a time when the Indian gaming market continues to expand. Bandai Namco’s increased investment in SuperGaming reflects its interest in supporting game development and exploring opportunities in the region.

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