India
MadRat Games is a pioneering company in the field of learning games, having developed the World’s First Hindi Board Game, World’s First Roll-up Puzzle & World's First Wearable Gaming Platform. Founded by a team of IIT & CMU grads in 2010, the company aims to create meaningful and engaging games that foster the creative minds of young children. To date, MadRat Games has sold over half a million games.
One of their most anticipated ventures is the launch of SuperSuit, the first-ever wearable gaming platform, which garnered attention after being showcased at CES 2016. It was recognized by WIRED as one of the Coolest Gear at the event and received significant media coverage. Additionally, SuperSuit was invited to the Mobile World Congress 2016 to discuss the ‘Future of Gaming’.
MadRat Games has been honored with several awards, including being listed as one of the Top Ten Start-ups in Asia, receiving the Manthan International Award, and being granted the INK Fellowship. The company's founders, Rajat Dhariwal and Madhumita Halder, were recognized by Fortune India amongst the ’40 under 40’ Business leaders of 2016.
The latest round of funding for MadRat Games occurred on 08 June 2016, with investments from notable individuals including Binny Bansal, Bhavish Aggarwal, Ankit Bhati, Girish Mathrubootham, and Ratan Tata.
