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Vatar

Lagos, Nigeria

pre-seed$0.5M raisedFreshly fundedGamingStreaming & Mediaonline games

◆ Total Raised

$0.5M

◆ Stage

pre-seed

◆ Location

Lagos, Nigeria

◆ Founded

2026

◆ Team size

1-10

◆ Links

◆ About Vatar

Nigerian gaming startup that created Lagos Life, a free browser-based game simulating life in Lagos with virtual careers and digital economy.

◆ What sets it apart

It transforms recognizable Nigerian cities, culture, daily experiences, and economic activity into accessible browser-based virtual worlds.

◆ Sectors

GamingStreaming & Mediaonline gamessocial gamingvirtual economiesadvertising

◆ Business

Modeltransactional

CustomerPlayers interested in browser-based multiplayer games and culturally relevant virtual worlds, as well as brands seeking advertising, music promotion, partnerships, and entertainment distribution opportunities.

◆ Notable

  • Created and launched Lagos Life
  • Attracted more than 4 million players shortly after launch
  • Raised $500,000 in angel funding at a $10 million valuation
  • Expanded Lagos Life beyond Lagos with Port Harcourt

◆ Funding rounds

9 Oct 2026

Led by Resilience17

With Oo Nwoye, Nathan Nwachuku, Abdulhamid Hassan

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What does Vatar do?

Nigerian gaming startup that created Lagos Life, a free browser-based game simulating life in Lagos with virtual careers and digital economy.

Where is Vatar based?

Vatar is based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2026.

How much has Vatar raised?

Vatar has raised $0.5M in tracked funding and is currently at the pre-seed stage.

Who has invested in Vatar?

Investors in Vatar include Resilience17, Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola and Nigerian technology founders.