Gaming startup Exiles Interactives has raised $355,000 in a pre-seed round led by Chimera VC. Other participants include Warmup Ventures, IndigoEdge, angel investor Dhruv Vohra, and existing shareholder Sourav Gupta.

The funds will help speed up the development of Centarius, a next-generation social gameplay platform. They will also support marketing and community growth ahead of its official launch.

Key Takeaways

• Exiles Interactives raises funding of $355,000 in a pre-seed round led by Chimera VC.
• Funding will accelerate the development of Centarius, a browser-native social gaming platform.
• Centarius offers curated, mid-core social gameplay, no downloads or installations required.
• Investors include Warmup Ventures, IndigoEdge, Dhruv Vohra, and Sourav Gupta.
• The company will focus on marketing, creator collaborations, and community growth ahead of launch.

Exiles Interactives’ flagship project, Centarius, is positioned as a browser-native social gaming platform that eliminates the need for downloads or installations. It will feature a curated selection of mid-core games that blend social engagement, competition, and community-driven experiences to encourage long-term player retention.

Unlike conventional browser gaming sites, Centarius focuses on quality, curation, and interactive gameplay, aiming to create a cohesive ecosystem for gamers across devices.

Investor and Founder Statements

Krish Anurag, Managing Partner at Chimera VC, praised the team’s strategic vision and early traction:

“Exiles Interactives has demonstrated strong potential by addressing a large unmet need in browser-based gaming. The team’s passion and product-first approach set them up for long-term success. We believe Centarius can emerge as a leading platform in this segment.”

Anubhav Bhattacharya, Lead Developer at Exiles Interactives, said the investment reaffirms their vision:

“This funding round validates our belief in accessible, high-quality browser gaming. With Centarius, we’re creating a socially engaging, community-driven platform that anyone can access without downloads. The funds will help us speed up development and expand marketing ahead of the platform’s public launch.”

Exiles Interactives will partner with gaming creators on TikTok, Twitch, and YouTube to expand its reach. The company aims to make Centarius a known brand in global browser gaming. It will focus on creator collaborations and interactive content to attract early users.