Last updated 2026-08-30
- Raised Undisclosed Round led by Simon Hade, Dec 2025
Total raised
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Stage
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Founded
2023
Headcount
1-10
HQ
Tel Aviv, Israel
Sector
Gaming
Website ↗Registrar ID: 516778388 (ZOE Studios Ltd.)
About
ZOE Studios is a mobile game development company focused on creating casual, accessible chess-based mobile games. The company aims to make chess more approachable and engaging for modern, casual audiences by removing intimidation barriers and providing thoughtful game design. They are developing a game called Puzzle Trouble.
Funding history · 1 round · — total
1 event/round · — Total Funding
Dec 2025
★ Simon Hade★ John Wright★ Phil Mansell★ Juha Paananen★ Dilpesh Parmer★ Maxime Demeure★ Carolin KrenzerothersBrice Laville Saint-Martin
Offices
Tel Aviv, Israel · HQ / main office
Q&A
- What is ZOE Studios Ltd.?
- ZOE Studios Ltd. is an active mobile game development company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, focused on creating casual, accessible chess-based mobile games.
- When was ZOE Studios Ltd. founded?
- ZOE Studios Ltd. was founded in 2023.
- What is the primary sector of ZOE Studios Ltd.?
- The primary sector of ZOE Studios Ltd. is Mobile Gaming.
- What kind of games does ZOE Studios Ltd. develop?
- ZOE Studios Ltd. develops puzzle games with novel designs, specifically aiming to build the future of casual chess. Their current game in development is called Puzzle Trouble.
- Who are the founders of ZOE Studios Ltd.?
- The founders of ZOE Studios Ltd. are Danielle Chen, who serves as CEO, and Itay Mashid, who serves as CPO. Both were appointed in 2023.
- What is the company's mission regarding chess games?
- ZOE Studios Ltd. aims to make chess more approachable and engaging for modern, casual audiences by removing intimidation barriers and providing thoughtful game design.
- What are the target customers for ZOE Studios Ltd.?
- The target customers for ZOE Studios Ltd. are Casual Gamers.
- What business model does ZOE Studios Ltd. utilize?
- ZOE Studios Ltd. utilizes in-app purchases as its business model.
Team · 2
Danielle Chen
Founder · CEO
Itay Mashid
Founder · CPO
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Gaming
Target customers
Business model
In-App Purchases
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | zoe-studios.com |
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Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2023 |
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Radar intelligence
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | zoe-studios.com |
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Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 516778388 |
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| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2023-03-05 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | yes |
| Active charges / liens | 1 |
| Registry events | 3 — violation (1), charge (1), people (1) |
| Registered address | גורדון י ל 75 תל אביב - יפו |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | עדכון הפרה |
| 2025-12-17 | רישום שעבוד |
| 2026-06-14 | עדכון בעלי תפקידים |