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Wicked Saints Studios

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Company Research Report: Wicked Saints



Company Overview



  • Name: Wicked Saints Studios

  • Mission of the Company: To utilize behavioral technology in interactive games to empower Gen Z, especially focusing on mental health, equality, and environmental activism through gaming.

  • Founded By: Jessica Murrey and Alicia Clifton.

  • Key People in the Company:

  • Jessica Murrey, CEO & Co-Founder: An International Peacebuilder turned Game Designer and an Emmy-Award-Winning Storyteller.

  • Alicia Clifton, COO & Co-Founder: A Behavioral Science Researcher and Co-author of "Primal World Beliefs," a significant work in cognitive psychology.

  • Daphne Larose, CTO: Recognized by Forbes as a Top 50 Woman in Tech.

  • Other team members include Miah Sanchez (Full-Stack Engineer), Christian Marsh Reiman (Narrative Director), Kiesrten Van Dorp (Junior Project Manager), Lucas D’Avila (Senior Software Engineer), Amanda Julina Gonzalez (Artist), Neil Martinez (QA Lead), and a team of star artists.

  • Headquarters: Medford, Oregon

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Known For: Developing innovative mobile games with a focus on social activism and empowerment, particularly known for their project "World Reborn."


Products



  • World Reborn

  • Description: A world-bending free mobile app adventure designed to activate users' potential to create change both in and out of the game.

  • Key Features:

  • Interactive gameplay that integrates real-world activism with in-game progress.

  • Utilizes narratives designed by an Emmy-nominated writer to engage and inspire players.

  • Targets Gen Z audiences with missions focused on social betterment and activism.


Recent Developments



  • Recent Product Launches:

  • "World Reborn" is highlighted as one of the main products being developed and launched by Wicked Saints Studios.

  • Features Added:

  • No detailed information is available regarding new features in existing products.

  • New Partnerships:

  • Wicked Saints Studios closed a $3.5 million seed funding round, co-led by Riot Games and Oregon Venture Fund, emphasizing community and diversity.

  • Recognized as a participant in Niantic’s BDI incubator, fostering initiatives from Black creators.

  • Funding and Growth:

  • Successfully accumulated a total of $4.6 million in funding including previous pre-seed rounds, situating the company among an exclusive group of startups led by underrepresented founders.


Additional Notes



  • Social Impact Recognition:

  • Wicked Saints has been acknowledged for its potential in creating social impact through gaming, as evidenced by the recognition in the Unity Humanity Grant program.


  • Media Presence:

  • Covered by notable media outlets including TechCrunch, CNBC, Yahoo detailing their unique contribution to blending gaming with activism.


Contact Information





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