TMG, or TheMobileGamer, creates mobile social games that run on Kotagames.com such as Club Wars Advance, Trade Wars and Mobile Fight. Last month, we reported that Singapore-based TMG raised $1 million in funding from the One97 Mobility Fund. We got in touch with founder Alvin Yap, regarding his plan to expand to Indonesia by opening an office in Jakarta.
TMG received s$1 million from One97 communication, what made you accept the investment from them?
We found Vijay, founder of One97 to be a seasoned and outstanding entrepreneur we want to work with. One97 also gives us access to the Indian market should the opportunity arise
Can you give us some recent stats regarding TMG?
We’re pushing towards 1 million users this month. We just launched a new game called Love & Sacrifice which is like a romantic RPG. Stay tuned for a primer which we will be releasing at the end of the month for more info.
How big is the TMG team right now?
Seven on the team in Singapore, growing to ten this year.
[We’re also] starting a six-man team in Jakarta. Management will be a big thing. We’re in Jakarta half the time and it makes things easier.
Who do you see as your current rival? And how do you stay ahead of them?
Developers targeting our specific markets are few but more are coming as we pioneer and show the potential. There is no trick, you just got to be faster and better.
Stay updated on the go with our mobile app.
Get latest insights with smoother, more personalized experience through TIA mobile app.
