Skill-gaming platform MPL acquires Bengaluru-based CloudFeather Games

Mobile Premier League (MPL), a skill-gaming platform, has acquired CloudFeather Games, a Bengaluru-based developer of gaming infrastructure tools, for an undisclosed amount.

The strategic move strengthens MPL’s technological capabilities and market position within the fast-growing gaming ecosystem.

In June 2022, the startup raised $1.25 million in a Seed funding round from gaming and interactive media venture fund Lumikai.

What does CloudFeather Games do?

Founded in 2021 by Romi Chandra and Kunal Dawn, CloudFeather Games offers real-money gaming and Web3 tools for game developers. The startup has a range of tech infrastructure solutions like multi-card game networks, wallet integration systems, and monetization-focused software development kits (SDKs).

MPL will integrate CloudFeather’s advanced infrastructure to enhance the user experience for its 120 million users spread across India, the U.S., and Nigeria.

Leadership comments

“Joining MPL marks an exciting chapter for our team. We have always admired MPL’s vision and scale, and we are eager to contribute to its continued growth and innovation. Together, we aim to push the boundaries of what is possible in skill-based gaming, ensuring that millions of users experience the best in gaming technology," said Romi Chandra, Co-Founder and CEO of CloudFeather.

Namratha Swamy, COO of MPL, added, “We are excited to welcome Romi and the CloudFeather team to MPL. Their technical expertise will further strengthen our product roadmap and help us deliver even more innovative gaming experiences to our community of 120 million users worldwide. Their proven track record in building scalable gaming infrastructure aligns perfectly with our goal of constantly improving platform stability, game performance, and seamless player experiences.”

Expanding MPL's global footprint

Since its inception in 2018, MPL has grown to host over 60 games across categories like fantasy sports, puzzles, and casual games. It claims to conduct hundreds of millions of tournaments monthly.

The company also owns Germany-based GameDuell and the free-to-play game publisher Blast+. MPL further incubated Mayhem Studios, which is developing Underworld Gang Wars, a battle royale game inspired by Indian themes.