Ziffi Chess secures $5M funding to redefine fast-paced gaming

Ziffi Chess has raised $5 million in Series A funding led by Tanglin Venture Partners, with participation from IndiaQuotient, DeVC, and other investors.

Founded by Akshat Bansal and Aditya Dubey in 2023, Gurugram, India, Ziffi Chess is building a unique 2-minute, 6-move chess format, letting players compete in quick matches and win cash rewards. It serves players who enjoy fast-paced chess and cash rewards.

The fresh capital will be used to expand operations (based on previous seed round usage).

Unique 2-minute, 6-move chess format.

Earned Rs 1.5 lakh in revenue in FY24 (first year).