Summary: Pineapple Games , an India-based interactive entertainment studio and current participant in FasterCapital ’s Launchup program, today reported a series of product and commercial…
Bengaluru, India & Dubai, UAE
Pineapple Games, an India-based interactive entertainment studio and current participant in FasterCapital’s Launchup program, today reported a series of product and commercial progress milestones as it advances development of Pineapple Games: Cry of the Wild. FasterCapital is continuing to provide hands-on support as Pineapple refines core systems, expands co-op design, and prepares for publisher engagement and fundraising.
Under FasterCapital’s ongoing support through Launchup, Pineapple Games is focused on current execution priorities including playtest-driven combat and survival balance, co-op scalability, and cinematic polish to strengthen publisher conversations.
Current FasterCapital Support
FasterCapital’s continued collaboration includes: – milestone planning and execution follow-up to keep development timelines focused and measurable – fundraising readiness support and pitch refinement ahead of ongoing investor conversations – introductions to relevant ecosystem stakeholders where appropriate to support publisher and partner outreach – strategic prioritization and market positioning guidance to align product and business messaging
What the Startup Delivers?
Pineapple Games continues to develop Pineapple Games: Cry of the Wild as a survival-action title with a refined core survival loop and balanced combat, supported by cinematic polish and enhanced VFX to elevate production values. Expanded co-op mechanics are being designed to increase replayability and market scalability, helping the IP target a broader audience and publisher interest.
Operational Progress and Evidence
– Advanced discussions are ongoing with multiple global publishers following positive internal reviews of the latest playable build.
– Combat and survival mechanics have been refined based on recent external playtest feedback.
– Co-op design direction has been expanded to improve scalability and publisher appeal.
– Ongoing cinematic polish and VFX work is elevating the game’s presentation.
– The team has strengthened wishlists and community engagement through organic traction efforts.
– The studio is actively progressing a $500K fundraising round under a revenue-share model and has prepared a valuation framework.
Leadership Comment
“Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said: ‘We’re pleased to continue supporting Pineapple Games through Launchup. Our team is focused on current execution priorities, milestone tracking, and connecting the startup with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as it advances.’”
Funding Readiness Note
Pineapple Games is actively progressing a $500K fundraising round structured as a revenue-share model and has prepared a valuation framework. FasterCapital’s ongoing support includes fundraising readiness and pitch refinement; no funding outcome is guaranteed.
Ecosystem Relevance
As a studio operating from India, Pineapple Games is working within a growing regional games ecosystem where strong presentation, scalable co-op features, and publisher traction can influence broader commercial conversations. Continued community-building and wishlist growth are part of the studio’s market engagement approach.
About Pineapple Games
Pineapple Games is an India-based game studio developing Pineapple Games: Cry of the Wild, a survival-action title designed with co-op scalability, cinematic presentation, and franchise potential in mind. The studio focuses on playtest-driven design, visual polish, and publisher engagement to support long-term IP development.
About FasterCapital
FasterCapital works with founders to turn plans into disciplined execution through milestone-based support, hands-on guidance, and improved fundraising readiness. With programs including Launchup, FasterCapital helps startups sharpen positioning, clarify priorities, and connect with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as they grow.
