{"id":234927,"date":"2025-09-02T21:38:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T21:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evertise.net\/?p=124961"},"modified":"2025-09-02T21:38:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T21:38:24","slug":"miao-secures-us14-million-strategic-investment-from-xd-inc-valuing-the-company-at-approximately-us264-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2025\/09\/02\/miao-secures-us14-million-strategic-investment-from-xd-inc-valuing-the-company-at-approximately-us264-million\/","title":{"rendered":"MiAO Secures US$14 Million Strategic Investment from XD Inc., Valuing the Company at Approximately US$264 Million"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SINGAPORE <\/b>\u2014 <\/span>MiAO<\/span><\/a> today announced that <\/span>XD Inc<\/span><\/a>. (HKEX: 2400) has become a strategic investor, following a US$14 million investment for a 5.3% equity stake. This latest round brings the company\u2019s valuation to approximately US$264 million (nearly RMB 2 billion).<\/span><\/p>\n

Founded in 2022 by <\/span>Mr. <\/b>Wu Meng<\/b><\/a>, former CEO of Giant Network, MiAO has quickly established itself as a strong player in the <\/span>gaming<\/span><\/a> industry. Shortly after its inception, the company secured strategic partnerships with leading investors\u2014including <\/span>Sequoia Capital<\/b>, <\/span>Gaorong Ventures<\/b>, and <\/span>Monolith<\/b>\u2014raising an impressive angel round of RMB 100 million (approximately US$14 million). Over the past few years, MiAO has received multiple rounds of investment totaling close to RMB 500 million, including from a major internet company.<\/span><\/p>\n

Achieving this level of investment and valuation at such an early stage is rare in the gaming industry. In fact, many listed game companies have yet to reach a similar scale.<\/span><\/p>\n

Proven Expertise in High-DAU Evergreen Games<\/b><\/p>\n

During his tenure at Giant Network, Mr. Wu and his team launched iconic evergreen titles, including <\/span>Battle of Balls<\/span><\/i>\u2014which reached <\/span>tens of millions of daily active users (DAU)<\/b>\u2014and <\/span>Super Sus<\/span><\/i>, with millions of DAU. Remarkably, these games achieved their reach and longevity through <\/span>purely organic growth<\/b>, without relying on heavy marketing spend.<\/span><\/p>\n

This ability to take multiple titles from zero to large-scale DAU entirely through organic acquisition is rare not only among small and mid-sized studios, but also in larger publishers. The insights and expertise gained from building these franchises form the foundation of MiAO\u2019s scalable approach to mass-market gaming.<\/span><\/p>\n

Industry insiders note that Mr. Wu has developed a <\/span>methodology<\/b> for creating and sustaining large-DAU titles, with creative thinking that has influenced multiple successful games in the market.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vision for the Future<\/b><\/p>\n

MiAO believes that <\/span>social interaction is shaping the future of gaming<\/b>. As a new generation of lifelong gamers emerges, the growing user base creates exciting possibilities for platform-level innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n

The company sees the combination of gaming and socializing as a <\/span>once-in-a-generation opportunity<\/b>\u2014a chance to connect billions of players in a virtual world that fosters friendship, creativity, and shared experiences. In this magical social space, players can escape loneliness, find inspiration, and enjoy positive impacts in real life and society.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cXD\u2019s investment is a strong vote of confidence in our approach to building <\/span>large-scale, high-DAU multiplayer games<\/b>,\u201d said <\/span>Wu Meng<\/b>, Founder & CEO of MiAO. \u201cOur goal is to connect players through evergreen experiences, using technology\u2014including AI where appropriate\u2014only to enhance scalability and social play.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In Development<\/b><\/p>\n

MiAO is currently developing a <\/span>new multiplayer title<\/b> that is already showing promising results in confidential testing. Early feedback indicates strong potential for <\/span>player-driven content loops, long-term retention, and vibrant community interaction<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This new investment will allow MiAO to <\/span>accelerate product development<\/b>, <\/span>attract world-class creative talent<\/b>, and <\/span>expand infrastructure to support large-scale social play and user-generated content<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

About MiAO<\/b><\/p>\n

MiAO is a Singapore- and China-based game studio founded in 2022 by industry veteran <\/span>Wu Meng<\/b>. The company specializes in <\/span>mass-market, evergreen multiplayer games<\/b> designed for <\/span>high DAU and strong social engagement<\/b>. The team has more than 15 years of experience in gaming and internet industries and has led products with tens of millions of daily active users.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn more at: <\/span>www.miao.company<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

About XD Inc.<\/b><\/p>\n

XD Inc. (HKEX: 2400) is a global game developer and publisher headquartered in China, with titles across multiple platforms and the TapTap distribution platform. Founded in 2008, the company has extensive experience in browser, mobile, and online games, and invests strategically in emerging game developers worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n

Media Contact:<\/b><\/p>\n

MiAO \u2014 Burton<\/span><\/p>\n

Email: contact@miao.company<\/span><\/p>\n

Website: <\/span>www.miao.company<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Singapore<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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