Skillz provides a cloud‑native platform that adds head‑to‑head cash‑prize tournaments to any supported mobile game. Its SDK and APIs handle skill‑based matchmaking, anti‑cheat verification, payment processing and analytics, allowing developers to monetize through revenue sharing while players compete for real‑world rewards.
Funding
$159M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Casual mobile gamers often lack a built-in way to compete in skill‑based matches for real monetary rewards, requiring them to use separate platforms or rely on informal challenges.
Solution
Skillz provides an integrated mobile eSports platform that embeds tournament creation, matchmaking, and prize distribution directly within participating games. Players can browse a lobby of Skillz‑powered titles, join skill‑matched competitions, and earn cash prizes without leaving the game app. The platform handles entry fees, match pairing, and automated payout, delivering a seamless competitive experience for both players and developers.
Target Audience
Skillz targets mobile gamers seeking competitive play with cash rewards and game developers who want to monetize their titles through integrated eSports tournaments.
Features
- In‑app tournament lobby that lists active competitions across multiple game categories
- Real‑time skill‑based matchmaking to ensure balanced, competitive matches
- Automated entry fee collection and secure cash prize distribution
- Developer SDK that integrates Skillz services into any mobile game with minimal effort
- Leaderboards and player profiles that track earnings and performance across games