Hyderabad Angels Fund invests in STAN’s $8.5M series A

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Angels Fund (HAF.vc), a SEBI-registered Category I Venture Capital Fund, has made its first foray into the gaming sector by investing in STAN, a rapidly expanding social gaming platform that has raised $8.5 million in its Series A round. The move marks HAF’s debut in the gaming and creator economy space—an area witnessing strong momentum at the intersection of digital entertainment, online communities, and new-age monetisation models. STAN’s Series A round drew participation from several global gaming majors, including Bandai Namco Entertainment, Square Enix, Reazon Holdings, and Sony Innovation Fund, corporate venture arm of Sony Group Corporation.