Mark Cuban Backs Overplay, the No-Code Game Creation Platform, Following Shark Tank Appearance
March 28 2024 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Overplay Secures Game-Changing Investment from Mark Cuban on
Shark Tank, Set to Bring Casual Game Creation to the Masses
Overplay, the first frictionless platform for user-generated
games, announced today that Mark Cuban, renowned entrepreneur and
“Shark” investor, has invested in the company after their
appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank which aired to over 4 million
viewers on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 8pm ET. Cuban also joins
Overplay as a brand ambassador and strategic advisor.
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Mark Cuban and Overplay co-founders Dan
Projansky and Caroline Strzalka shaking hands on the set of Shark
Tank after striking a deal. Photo Credit: ABC
Mark Cuban is a titan in the business world with a flair for
spotting the next big thing. His investment portfolio spans a
myriad of successful startups and ventures across technology and
entertainment sectors. Over the last 13 years, he’s invested over
$29 million dollars in 85 companies on Shark Tank. Cuban's
investment in Overplay aligns with his interest in technology
platforms that offer novel approaches to traditional sectors.
Overplay lets anyone quickly and easily make games from personal
videos. With the help of AI tools within Overplay’s multi-patented
app, creators and brands can transform their videos into
extraordinary games.
"I like to geek out with the good stuff. Overplay is the good
stuff!" said Cuban, sharing his enthusiasm for Overplay. Cuban's
decision to invest in Overplay underscores his commitment to
supporting innovative technologies and his belief in the app’s
potential to disrupt the creator economy.
With Cuban on board as an investor and advisor, Overplay is
setting the stage for collaborations and content partnerships that
will accelerate their mission to democratize game creation and
position them at the forefront of the $574 billion intersection of
social media, gaming, and advertising.
"Mark's belief in our vision is more than just an investment;
it's a validation that we’re on to something big and a catalytic
force for our business. With his guidance and active participation,
we're crafting the future of social media and gaming," remarked
Caroline Strzalka, Co-Founder and COO at Overplay.
In parallel with their Shark Tank appearance, Overplay has
launched a community investment round. This opens up a rare chance
for the public to invest in the same company as billionaire
entrepreneur and iconic "Shark Tank" investor, Mark Cuban. For more
information on how to invest and be part of Overplay's story along
with Mark Cuban, visit https://wefunder.com/overplay.
About Overplay:
Overplay is a user-generated gaming platform that gives users
the ability to create their own games from short videos and share
them with the world. Founded by seasoned interactive media
executives Dan Projansky and Caroline Strzalka, Overplay aims to
democratize game development and make it accessible to everyone.
The platform has generated over 1.3 million games played and
200,000 app downloads. Overplay is backed by Village Global,
Gaingels, Sound Media Ventures, Plus Eight Equity Partners, Red
& Blue Ventures, Band of Angels, Stampede Ventures, Outlander
Capital, Singularity Capital, Everyrealm, Adobe Fund for Design, as
well as angels from Warner Brothers and Riot Games. For more
information, please visit overplay.com.
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Caroline Strzalka, COO & Co-Founder, Overplay
press@overplay.com