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Gaming-focused fan engagement platform Stan raises $2.7 M

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Bengaluru-based fan engagement platform for gaming industry creators Stan App has attracted USD 2.7 million in pre-Series A funding from Aptos Labs, Pix Capital, Maelstrom Fund, GFR Fund, and returning investor General Catalyst. This follows the firm’s USD 2.5 million seed funding in May 2022, led by General Catalyst with participation from Better Capital and Eximius Ventures.Co-founded by Parth Chadha, Stan provides creators with the necessary infrastructure to cultivate gaming communities. The fresh capital will be used to enhance this infrastructure, offering creators advanced tools to develop and monetize their content, including digital collectibles, chat and audio rooms, and exclusive celebrity communities.Stan claims to have 4 million users, with 75% hailing from tier 2 and tier 3 cities.