Bonfire Studios
Series B in 2025
Bonfire Studios is a video game developer based in Irvine, California, founded in 2016. The company creates immersive, multiplayer experiences designed to bring players together through adventure, exploration, and fellowship. Emphasizing teamwork, excellence, and iterative development, Bonfire focuses on learning from players and refining its titles. It also operates a gaming platform that enables the creation of immersive worlds and social gameplay, aiming to empower gamers and foster shared experiences among players.
Azra Games
Series A in 2024
Azra Games is a blockchain-based game development company founded in 2022 in Sacramento, California, by Sonny Mayugba. The company focuses on creating collectible combat role-playing games (RPGs) specifically tailored for core gamers. By leveraging blockchain technology, Azra Games enables players to engage in a new paradigm of gaming, allowing them to create, play, collect, trade, and socialize around unique characters within their games. The company's innovative approach aims to redefine the gaming experience through unique online strategy game platforms that emphasize collectible and combat elements.
Series Entertainment
Series A in 2024
Series Entertainment is a creative company focused on the development of games utilizing artificial intelligence. The company has developed software that employs generative artificial intelligence to enhance storytelling and gameplay, providing clients with advanced tools and systems. This innovative approach allows for a development process that maintains a balance between quality and scope, enabling the creation of more intricate and engaging gaming experiences.
SPF META develops blockchain games using blockchain technologies.
Voldex
Funding Round in 2024
Voldex develops and operates a user-generated content game platform that enables creators to build, host, and monetize experiences across popular titles such as Roblox, Fortnite Creative, and Minecraft. The company provides game development, community engagement, and monetization tools, helping creators reach millions of players worldwide. Founded in 2015, Voldex has a global team of about 60 full-time professionals and is among the leading developers in the UGC games space with several top games and substantial monthly engagement.
Lil Snack
Seed Round in 2024
Lil Snack is a Los Angeles-based gaming company that operates a consumer platform offering a variety of games on a daily basis. It publishes titles like 'Fresh Prince', 'Painty Pirate', and 'Liars Quest', providing users with diverse gaming experiences each day. The company is led by a team with a proven track record in building popular gaming and digital entertainment experiences.
Carbonated
Series A in 2024
Carbonated Inc. is a game development studio based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2015. It builds mobile and PC games with a focus on accessible, real-time multiplayer experiences. The company leverages artificial intelligence to enable moment-to-moment gameplay and to support one-handed play, particularly in a forthcoming mobile shooter title. It is also developing Carbyne, an in-house live operations system designed to rapidly deliver updates and content to players. Through its portfolio, Carbonated aims to create person-versus-person games that connect players across devices, offering engaging worlds, characters, and stories while prioritizing accessible, on-the-go gameplay.
Aghanim
Seed Round in 2024
Aghanim is a company that specializes in providing an integrated commerce and live operations automation platform designed specifically for mobile game monetization. It has developed a direct-to-consumer platform that facilitates community engagement and payment solutions, empowering game developers to establish web-based game hubs. This platform enables developers to deliver personalized offers and cultivates player communities by offering meta-gaming experiences, including news updates, leaderboards, achievements, and daily rewards. Through its innovative services, Aghanim aims to enhance the gaming experience and streamline monetization for mobile game developers.
Talofa is building games that make players mentally and physically healthier. Their flagship game on the platform, Run Legends, got over 300,000 downloads in the first 3 months and was featured as one of the "Best New Games" by Apple and Google Play Stores. Talofa’s team has been built up with game veterans from EA, 2K, and Riot Games and the CEO, Jenny Xu, has created mobile games with over 10M downloads.
Gamebeast
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Gamebeast is a technology company that specializes in providing a low-code tool for game developers. Its platform is designed to enhance user-generated content (UGC) games, focusing on live engagement and monetization analytics. The company's tool automatically identifies player pain points and enables real-time updates, allowing developers to optimize in-game sales and promotions, thereby creating a more engaging and rewarding gaming experience.
k-ID
Pre Seed Round in 2023
k-ID is a developer of digital security technology focused on enhancing the online gaming experience for children and teens. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools that simplifies compliance with global regulations, enabling game developers to create safer and more engaging platforms for young users. Its platform includes features for onboarding, authentication, and user management, as well as automated notifications for updates and new features. Additionally, k-ID addresses country-specific legal requirements and facilitates parental consent processes through one-click API integration. By establishing a unified framework for age-appropriate access, k-ID empowers kids, teens, parents, and developers in navigating the complexities of online gaming regulations.
Series Entertainment
Seed Round in 2023
Series Entertainment is a creative company focused on the development of games utilizing artificial intelligence. The company has developed software that employs generative artificial intelligence to enhance storytelling and gameplay, providing clients with advanced tools and systems. This innovative approach allows for a development process that maintains a balance between quality and scope, enabling the creation of more intricate and engaging gaming experiences.
Rascal Games
Seed Round in 2023
Rascal Games specializes in developing cooperative, multiplayer-focused adventure games. Their flagship title is a player-versus-environment (PvE) action-adventure game, inspired by popular titles such as Sea of Thieves and Valheim, allowing players to embark on magical world adventures together in the comfort of their homes.
Closing Theory
Venture Round in 2023
Closing Theory is a studio for mobile game development.
Rooms.xyz
Seed Round in 2023
Rooms.xyz allows you to create basic games and interactive 3D rooms in the browser.
CCP Games
Venture Round in 2023
CCP Games is a leading independent developer of massively multiplayer online (MMO) games. Known for creating immersive universes, their flagship product is EVE Online, along with other projects like Project M5 and FPS titles.
The Believer Company
Series A in 2023
The Believer Company is a game development studio focused on creating engaging gaming experiences by prioritizing the player. With a diverse team of developers from around the globe, the company has a rich history of crafting various popular titles, including games like Words With Friends and League of Legends. The Believer Company specializes in developing open-world games that are accessible across multiple platforms, allowing players to immerse themselves in entertainment that transcends traditional boundaries.
Azra Games
Seed Round in 2023
Azra Games is a blockchain-based game development company founded in 2022 in Sacramento, California, by Sonny Mayugba. The company focuses on creating collectible combat role-playing games (RPGs) specifically tailored for core gamers. By leveraging blockchain technology, Azra Games enables players to engage in a new paradigm of gaming, allowing them to create, play, collect, trade, and socialize around unique characters within their games. The company's innovative approach aims to redefine the gaming experience through unique online strategy game platforms that emphasize collectible and combat elements.
Yield Guild Games
Initial Coin Offering in 2023
Yield Guild Games is a decentralized organization focused on investing in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) used within virtual worlds and blockchain-based games. Its mission is to foster the largest virtual world economy, optimizing community-owned assets for maximum utility, and sharing profits with its token holders.
Mino Games
Series B in 2023
Mino Games is a mobile gaming studio focused on creating free-to-play games that engage a broad audience. Based in Montreal, the company gained recognition with its top-grossing mobile game, Mino Monsters, which has achieved over 13 million downloads. Mino Games is committed to developing captivating multi-platform strategy games that allow players to collect and battle pet monsters, complemented by an animated series of cartoon shorts. Their latest title, Cat Game, has already entered the App Store's Top 100 Grossing Chart in Canada and is expected to become a global success upon its official launch. With a small, passionate team of engineers, artists, and analysts, Mino Games is actively seeking to expand its workforce to support ongoing and future projects as it continues to grow in the competitive mobile gaming market.
Snapser
Seed Round in 2023
Snapser is a developer of a customizable backend platform specifically designed for game studios and app makers. The platform allows for tailored backends for individual games through its pluggable code, data, server, and cloud components. By offering features such as cost reporting, insights, and optimization recommendations, Snapser enables game developers to enhance their development processes. Additionally, the platform provides functional administrative tools for managing various features, thereby streamlining the overall development experience for its users.
Voldex develops and operates a user-generated content game platform that enables creators to build, host, and monetize experiences across popular titles such as Roblox, Fortnite Creative, and Minecraft. The company provides game development, community engagement, and monetization tools, helping creators reach millions of players worldwide. Founded in 2015, Voldex has a global team of about 60 full-time professionals and is among the leading developers in the UGC games space with several top games and substantial monthly engagement.
Carry1st is a full-stack publisher of mobile social games and interactive content focused on frontier markets, particularly Africa. Founded in 2018, it handles publishing, distribution, localization, user acquisition, marketing, monetization, and customer experience for partner games, enabling developers to reach new audiences through global studios. The company operates with a global team across multiple countries and collaborates with leading studios to grow its portfolio in untapped markets. It has raised capital from notable investors, including Riot Games and others, to fund growth and partnerships.
Createra is a web3 company focused on enabling users to create engaging 3D worlds and games. It operates an online platform tailored for content creation, gameplay, and community development. The company provides tools, engines, and technologies designed to facilitate the construction of an interconnected metaverse, empowering creators to monetize their work through MetaFi. By fostering an environment where creativity is accessible to all, Createra recognizes creativity as a universal talent and rewards contributors for their efforts.
Cult of the North
Seed Round in 2023
Cult of the North specializes in developing high-intensity multiplayer gaming software for PC and console platforms.
Roboto Games
Series A in 2022
Roboto Games, Inc. is a game development studio based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2013 by Curt Bererton and Mathilde Pignol. The company specializes in creating mobile and computer games, focusing on synchronous multiplayer action games that are designed to be engaging and fun. Roboto Games aims to connect friends and family through its casual multiplayer offerings, while also catering to a broader audience with mid-core games that provide solo gameplay experiences. The studio is composed of experienced professionals from the gaming industry and has a history of innovation, having previously founded ZipZapPlay, a web and Facebook games company sold to PopCap in 2007.
Odyssey Interactive
Series A in 2022
Odyssey Interactive is a Canadian game development studio based in Grand Valley that was formed around a philosophy of creating 'Games you Live.' It emphasizes mobile-first design and aims to deliver emotionally resonant, replayable experiences that keep players thinking about them and feeling connected to a broader community. The studio was founded by four former Riot Games leaders, including veterans from the League of Legends Balance Team, Champion Design, and Teamfight Tactics, who seek to build a world-class development team and culture. Odyssey develops playable, narrative-driven games for console and mobile, offering both competitive and free-to-play experiences designed to foster purpose, community, and longevity.
Theorycraft Games
Series B in 2022
Theorycraft Games operates as an independent game development studio that operates remotely. The company is in process of developing its first game codenamed Loki.
Theorycraft was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States.
PROOF is a podcast dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The program features interviews with both emerging and established NFT artists, delving into various aspects of the NFT ecosystem, including generative art, NFT gaming, and the metaverse. Additionally, PROOF highlights entrepreneurs who are developing innovative tools for creators and collectors in the digital art space. The podcast is hosted by Kevin Rose, a recognized figure in the technology and investment sectors, known for his influence in the tech community and contributions to angel investing. PROOF also offers subscribers exclusive access to free NFT drops, special events, and other benefits, enhancing their engagement with the NFT community.
Gym Class
Seed Round in 2022
Gym Class is a virtual reality basketball platform developed for Meta Quest App Lab that combines fitness, social interaction, and entertainment through VR basketball. The game uses physics, full-body kinematics, and high-fidelity graphics to deliver realistic basketball mechanics with full-body avatars and immersive environments. It enables players worldwide to connect and play on customizable digital courts, exercise, and socialize, leveraging networking to compete and cooperate without geographic limits.
Ex-human
Seed Round in 2022
Ex-human develops an AI platform that creates digital human characters for interactive conversations across text, audio, images and video. The platform enables creators and businesses to generate engaging interactions with features such as AI chat, text-to-image generation, customizable templates, and voice chat, supporting content creation workflows and daily use. It serves industries including gaming, dating, chatbots, and influencer marketing, helping organizations enhance engagement and streamline content generation.
Regression Games
Seed Round in 2022
Regression Games develops AI-powered tools to advance competitive gaming and Unity game development. The company offers an AI-driven testing platform for Unity that automates QA testing, game balancing, and related tasks through intelligent agents, enabling QA testers and gameplay programmers to automate and streamline workflows. By providing fast, seamless automation, Regression Games helps studios improve testing efficiency, accelerate iteration cycles, and achieve reliable game balance through AI-assisted processes.
Cryptoys is a software company that operates an NFT studio and platform for creating, buying, selling, and collecting digital toys tied to popular franchises. The platform enables interactive experiences on the blockchain, allowing users to explore an immersive world with their Cryptoys collectibles and participate in unboxing-style reveals. It targets family-friendly use and includes safety features such as ChatGuardian to provide a secure environment for children interacting with NFTs. In addition to standard listings, Cryptoys hosts livestream events to unveil new collectibles and offers exclusive NFT gifts, reinforcing its emphasis on community-driven digital toys and blockchain-based play.
Clockwork Labs
Series A in 2022
Clockwork Labs is a game studio focused on massively multiplayer, socially oriented experiences that emphasize collaboration over combat. It develops a role-playing gaming platform that enables players to participate in expansive online worlds and earn rewards. The platform incorporates blockchain technology to offer personalized land ownership within its worlds, allowing players to engage with a crypto ecosystem and receive cryptocurrency tokens as incentives.
PartyDAO
Venture Round in 2022
PartyDAO is a decentralized platform that builds multiplayer crypto software and products. It was formed in May 2021 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.
Azra Games
Seed Round in 2022
Azra Games is a blockchain-based game development company founded in 2022 in Sacramento, California, by Sonny Mayugba. The company focuses on creating collectible combat role-playing games (RPGs) specifically tailored for core gamers. By leveraging blockchain technology, Azra Games enables players to engage in a new paradigm of gaming, allowing them to create, play, collect, trade, and socialize around unique characters within their games. The company's innovative approach aims to redefine the gaming experience through unique online strategy game platforms that emphasize collectible and combat elements.
Metatheory
Series A in 2022
Metatheory Inc. is an interactive technology and entertainment company focused on the development of Web3 games and community-driven experiences. It aims to inspire imagination by connecting people worldwide through immersive virtual worlds. The company specializes in creating interactive content that allows users to engage in audience-driven story development, enjoy enjoyable gameplay, and experience digital ownership through blockchain technology. By leveraging cross-generational intellectual property, Metatheory seeks to empower gamers and foster social connections within its innovative environments.
StartPlaying
Seed Round in 2022
StartPlaying is a gameplay community platform founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California. It connects players with tabletop role-playing games and professional game masters across various game systems. The platform allows users to join games individually or as part of a group, offering tailored options for custom and corporate events. By facilitating the booking of interactive gaming experiences hosted by skilled players, StartPlaying enhances the enjoyment and accessibility of tabletop gaming for a diverse audience.
LootRush
Seed Round in 2022
LootRush is a Web3 videogame platform that develops an NFT rental service to lower financial barriers for play‑to‑earn games. The platform allows users to rent non‑fungible tokens for a variety of titles, granting access to exclusive digital assets without requiring upfront investment. By simplifying the acquisition of NFTs, LootRush enables players to start playing, earn rewards, and experience blockchain gaming benefits without significant financial commitment.
One More Game
Series A in 2022
One More Game is a Bellevue, Washington-based game developer and studio operator focused on creating genre-defining online games. It designs and develops online games for home consoles and smartphones and creates related interactive content to enable social interaction among players; the company was founded in 2019.
Labster is a company that develops an innovative platform for virtual laboratory simulations, aiming to enhance science education through technology. Founded in 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Labster offers a scalable online platform primarily focused on biotechnology education. Its virtual labs utilize advanced mathematical algorithms to create immersive, 3D learning environments that include molecular animations, quiz questions, and theoretical background. This interactive format allows students to engage in open-ended investigations and experiment with scientific concepts in a gamified context. Labster's solutions have been shown to significantly improve learning outcomes compared to traditional methods while also reducing educational costs. The company is committed to making life science education more accessible and effective on a global scale.
Pahdo Labs
Series A in 2022
Pahdo Labs is a game development company founded in 2021 and based in New York, NY. The company specializes in creating an Anime-style action MMORPG and a game creation platform that empowers players to design and share their own games. Pahdo Labs aims to cultivate a virtual world where individuals can engage meaningfully, own the fruits of their creativity, and foster a sense of community. By providing tools that enable gamers to transform their imaginations into reality, Pahdo Labs enhances the multiplayer online gaming experience, promoting long-lasting engagement and entertainment.
Battlebound
Seed Round in 2022
Battlebound leverages blockchain technology to develop play-to-earn games, focusing on a multiplayer social platform that enhances the creature-collecting genre. The company's platform allows all players to share the value generated by engaging with video games they enjoy. Players can create servers, participate in mini-games, and interact with community members within a gaming environment.
Sovrun specializes in producing high-quality gaming assets for blockchain-based games, focusing on breeding and crafting mechanisms. They enable game developers to integrate player-built economies through a custom API toolkit.
Alta Pty Ltd, based in Broken Head, Australia, specializes in developing multiplayer virtual reality (VR) games. Established in 2008, the company creates immersive online universes where players can either collaborate or compete to achieve specific goals in various settings, including fantasy and medieval themes. The flagship game, A Township Tale, allows players to explore a magical town set in the mountains, where they can take on various roles such as blacksmith, miner, fisherman, and lumberjack to gather resources and craft tools and weapons. Alta's games are designed for high-end VR devices, providing engaging experiences that cater to gaming enthusiasts across multiple platforms, including smartphones, laptops, and computers.
Autograph
Series B in 2022
Autograph offers a platform for fans to engage with sports, entertainment, and cultural content through personalized digital experiences. It aggregates multimedia content like podcasts, blogs, videos, and social posts tailored to users' favorite teams and creators. Autograph also provides digital collectibles and curated experiences in collaboration with athletes, entertainers, and brands.
Mainframe Industries
Series B in 2021
Mainframe Industries is a game development company founded in 2019, with headquarters in both Helsinki, Finland, and Reykjavik, Iceland. The company specializes in creating an open-world, social sandbox MMO designed for cloud gaming, which enables cross-platform play across mobile devices, PCs, and televisions. By leveraging the expertise of teams with backgrounds in AAA, MMO, and mobile gaming, Mainframe aims to enhance the gaming experience through friction-free access from social networks and streaming platforms. This innovative approach is intended to broaden the creative possibilities for game developers and provide players with immersive gaming experiences.
Overwolf is a platform for in-game creators that provides tools to build, distribute, and monetize in-game apps and overlays. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, it supports a broad ecosystem of games and developers, enabling players to share experiences and connect with friends through social features and in-game overlays activated during play. The company offers development frameworks and APIs for building apps in HTML and JavaScript, including hotkey-activated overlays and second-monitor support, and enables monetization through ads and other channels to help creators reach large audiences across gaming communities.
Forte is building economic technology for games that is secure, easy to use, and fully compliant. Its end-to-end blockchain platform enables the emergence of community economics, a system where the interests of game developers and players are aligned, leading to healthier, sustainable game communities. The team is composed of longtime industry members (Unity, ngmoco, Riot Games, Electronic Arts, Sony, and Rockstar Games, among others), and is currently working with over 25 acclaimed game developers from across the globe to reimagine the economics of games.
Sandbox VR
Series B in 2021
Sandbox VR is a virtual reality company that provides fully immersive, location-based VR experiences powered by real-time full-body motion capture and advanced VR technology. The platform supports social, multiplayer gameplay, enabling teams to collaborate in shared narrative-driven adventures within a physical venue. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, Sandbox VR operates at locations including the Bay Area and Hong Kong. The company emphasizes premium, immersive experiences that merge real-world movement with virtual environments, aiming to deliver experiences akin to a holodeck where players explore storytelling-driven scenarios together.
Core Loop Games
Series A in 2021
Core Loop Games Inc. is a game development company based in Oakland, California, established in 2020. The company specializes in creating massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) with a focus on enhancing gameplay and social cooperation among players. Core Loop Games aims to innovate the way players interact and collaborate on a large scale, striving to redefine the MMO experience. Founded by industry veterans from companies such as MachineZone, GREE, and Funzio, Core Loop Games is supported by venture capital and is in the process of assembling a remote team of engineers and artists to realize its vision.
Faraway is a Miami-based company established in 2021 that specializes in developing hyper-social blockchain games with player-driven economies. The firm's games utilize blockchain technology to create decentralized game economies, enabling players worldwide to earn tokens and improve their standings on leaderboards. This approach fosters a more engaging and realistic gaming experience, allowing players to have greater influence over the game dynamics and their interactions within the gaming community.
Cryptoys
Seed Round in 2021
Cryptoys is a software company that operates an NFT studio and platform for creating, buying, selling, and collecting digital toys tied to popular franchises. The platform enables interactive experiences on the blockchain, allowing users to explore an immersive world with their Cryptoys collectibles and participate in unboxing-style reveals. It targets family-friendly use and includes safety features such as ChatGuardian to provide a secure environment for children interacting with NFTs. In addition to standard listings, Cryptoys hosts livestream events to unveil new collectibles and offers exclusive NFT gifts, reinforcing its emphasis on community-driven digital toys and blockchain-based play.
Dapper Labs
Series D in 2021
Founded in 2018, Dapper Labs develops blockchain-based platforms that bring non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and innovative digital experiences to fans worldwide. Its flagship product, NBA Top Shot, engages consumers with their favorite brands by creating communities centered around ownership and creativity.
Elodie Games
Series A in 2021
Elodie Games, Inc. is a video game design and development company established in 2019 and located in Venice, California. The company specializes in creating cross-platform video games that emphasize deep cooperative gameplay and engaging experiences for players. Elodie Games focuses on connecting gamers worldwide by actively engaging with the community to evolve and enhance the player experience. Co-founded by Christina Norman and David Banks, Elodie Games aims to foster a collaborative gaming environment that appeals to a diverse audience.
Z League is a company that operates a skill-based tournament platform designed specifically for casual gamers. By providing an online venue for live gaming tournaments, Z League enables players of all skill levels to engage in competitive play while earning rewards for their achievements. The platform allows users to track their progress, compete in battle royale tournaments, and set personalized goals based on their gaming statistics. Z League aims to create an enjoyable and accessible gaming experience that fosters community and encourages fair and meaningful competition among players.
Yield Guild Games
Venture Round in 2021
Yield Guild Games is a decentralized organization focused on investing in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) used within virtual worlds and blockchain-based games. Its mission is to foster the largest virtual world economy, optimizing community-owned assets for maximum utility, and sharing profits with its token holders.
Mountaintop Studios
Series A in 2021
Mountaintop Studios is a game development studio focused on creating challenging multiplayer games. The studio specializes in shooter games that draw inspiration from classic titles, catering to players who seek cooperative gaming experiences with friends. By emphasizing teamwork and competitive gameplay, Mountaintop Studios aims to provide engaging and dynamic gaming opportunities for its audience.
Faraway
Seed Round in 2021
Faraway is a Miami-based company established in 2021 that specializes in developing hyper-social blockchain games with player-driven economies. The firm's games utilize blockchain technology to create decentralized game economies, enabling players worldwide to earn tokens and improve their standings on leaderboards. This approach fosters a more engaging and realistic gaming experience, allowing players to have greater influence over the game dynamics and their interactions within the gaming community.
Virtually Human Studio
Series A in 2021
Virtually Human Studio develops a digital metaverse gaming platform that enables users to maximize wealth through an auction system. It facilitates buying, selling, breeding, and racing in a video game-style setting, with players earning non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for participation.
Zed Run builds a virtual stable of champions and uses skill to dominate on the racetrack against global competitors. They have the skill to live not only on the blockchain but in an open market.
Singularity 6
Series B in 2021
Singularity 6, Inc. is an online game development company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018. The company focuses on creating multiplayer games that aim to foster deeper, more meaningful experiences for players. By exploring innovative game design and addressing complex technical challenges, Singularity 6 develops intricate virtual worlds that prioritize community building and social interaction. Their approach enables players to form meaningful relationships with in-game characters, enhancing the overall gaming experience beyond mere entertainment.
Z League is a company that operates a skill-based tournament platform designed specifically for casual gamers. By providing an online venue for live gaming tournaments, Z League enables players of all skill levels to engage in competitive play while earning rewards for their achievements. The platform allows users to track their progress, compete in battle royale tournaments, and set personalized goals based on their gaming statistics. Z League aims to create an enjoyable and accessible gaming experience that fosters community and encourages fair and meaningful competition among players.
Forte is building economic technology for games that is secure, easy to use, and fully compliant. Its end-to-end blockchain platform enables the emergence of community economics, a system where the interests of game developers and players are aligned, leading to healthier, sustainable game communities. The team is composed of longtime industry members (Unity, ngmoco, Riot Games, Electronic Arts, Sony, and Rockstar Games, among others), and is currently working with over 25 acclaimed game developers from across the globe to reimagine the economics of games.
Plutus
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Plutus Labs allows creators to engage their fans in new ways with prediction markets & personalized hyper-casual games.
Labster is a company that develops an innovative platform for virtual laboratory simulations, aiming to enhance science education through technology. Founded in 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Labster offers a scalable online platform primarily focused on biotechnology education. Its virtual labs utilize advanced mathematical algorithms to create immersive, 3D learning environments that include molecular animations, quiz questions, and theoretical background. This interactive format allows students to engage in open-ended investigations and experiment with scientific concepts in a gamified context. Labster's solutions have been shown to significantly improve learning outcomes compared to traditional methods while also reducing educational costs. The company is committed to making life science education more accessible and effective on a global scale.
Roblox is an online gaming and entertainment platform that fosters virtual interactions and shared experiences among users. Founded in 2004 by David Baszucki and Erik Cassel, it is headquartered in San Mateo, California. The platform allows users to create and explore immersive 3D environments, enabling them to play, learn, and socialize. It is particularly popular among audiences under the age of 18, ranking as one of the top entertainment destinations for this demographic based on engagement metrics. The vast array of interactive experiences is developed by a global community of creators utilizing Roblox Studio, a desktop design tool provided by the platform. Roblox's growth is largely driven by word-of-mouth, with millions of new users joining each month, highlighting the strong community aspect of the platform.
Lowkey.gg is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that develops a desktop application aimed at gaming creators. Founded in 2018, the platform allows players to automatically record their gameplay, capturing highlights and full sessions for sharing with friends and communities. It caters to a wide range of gamers, from casual players to professional esports athletes, enabling them to save and distribute their best gaming moments easily. By facilitating the sharing of video clips, Lowkey connects gamers aged eighteen and older, fostering a community where users can showcase their gaming skills and establish esports squads.
Parsec Cloud
Series B in 2020
Parsec Cloud is a company that provides a cloud-based platform for low-latency gameplay streaming and remote access. It enables users to connect to their work, games, and social interactions from any device, facilitating collaboration and creativity across various industries such as gaming, animation, film, and architecture. Parsec for Teams is a specialized service that allows artists, developers, and designers to utilize powerful PCs and virtual machines remotely, enhancing productivity and teamwork. The platform supports high-quality streaming with features like 60FPS+ and 4K resolution, making it popular among millions of users who wish to access their games and collaborate in real-time with friends and colleagues. Through its innovative solutions, Parsec Cloud is redefining the way people interact with technology and each other, regardless of their physical location.
Z League
Seed Round in 2020
Z League is a company that operates a skill-based tournament platform designed specifically for casual gamers. By providing an online venue for live gaming tournaments, Z League enables players of all skill levels to engage in competitive play while earning rewards for their achievements. The platform allows users to track their progress, compete in battle royale tournaments, and set personalized goals based on their gaming statistics. Z League aims to create an enjoyable and accessible gaming experience that fosters community and encourages fair and meaningful competition among players.
Carbonated
Seed Round in 2020
Carbonated Inc. is a game development studio based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2015. It builds mobile and PC games with a focus on accessible, real-time multiplayer experiences. The company leverages artificial intelligence to enable moment-to-moment gameplay and to support one-handed play, particularly in a forthcoming mobile shooter title. It is also developing Carbyne, an in-house live operations system designed to rapidly deliver updates and content to players. Through its portfolio, Carbonated aims to create person-versus-person games that connect players across devices, offering engaging worlds, characters, and stories while prioritizing accessible, on-the-go gameplay.
Caffeine Inc. operates a live social broadcasting and streaming platform that focuses on gaming and entertainment. Founded in 2016 and based in Redwood City, California, the company allows users to broadcast a variety of content, including esports, video gaming, and creative shows, while facilitating real-time interaction through chat and sharing features. Caffeine's platform is designed to enhance viewer engagement with a social-driven recommendation system, making it easier to navigate and discover new content. The company partners with notable entities like FOX Sports, ESPN, and Riot Games to provide a diverse range of interactive programming. Caffeine is committed to maintaining a safe environment, enforcing a zero-tolerance policy against bullying, hate speech, and racism.
Sleeper is a fantasy sports platform that connects fans worldwide. It offers real-time news, expert advice, cash prizes, and social features like chat, enabling users to engage in competitive yet communal sporting experiences.
Odyssey Interactive
Seed Round in 2020
Odyssey Interactive is a Canadian game development studio based in Grand Valley that was formed around a philosophy of creating 'Games you Live.' It emphasizes mobile-first design and aims to deliver emotionally resonant, replayable experiences that keep players thinking about them and feeling connected to a broader community. The studio was founded by four former Riot Games leaders, including veterans from the League of Legends Balance Team, Champion Design, and Teamfight Tactics, who seek to build a world-class development team and culture. Odyssey develops playable, narrative-driven games for console and mobile, offering both competitive and free-to-play experiences designed to foster purpose, community, and longevity.
Mainframe Industries
Series A in 2020
Mainframe Industries is a game development company founded in 2019, with headquarters in both Helsinki, Finland, and Reykjavik, Iceland. The company specializes in creating an open-world, social sandbox MMO designed for cloud gaming, which enables cross-platform play across mobile devices, PCs, and televisions. By leveraging the expertise of teams with backgrounds in AAA, MMO, and mobile gaming, Mainframe aims to enhance the gaming experience through friction-free access from social networks and streaming platforms. This innovative approach is intended to broaden the creative possibilities for game developers and provide players with immersive gaming experiences.
Roblox is an online gaming and entertainment platform that fosters virtual interactions and shared experiences among users. Founded in 2004 by David Baszucki and Erik Cassel, it is headquartered in San Mateo, California. The platform allows users to create and explore immersive 3D environments, enabling them to play, learn, and socialize. It is particularly popular among audiences under the age of 18, ranking as one of the top entertainment destinations for this demographic based on engagement metrics. The vast array of interactive experiences is developed by a global community of creators utilizing Roblox Studio, a desktop design tool provided by the platform. Roblox's growth is largely driven by word-of-mouth, with millions of new users joining each month, highlighting the strong community aspect of the platform.
Elodie Games
Venture Round in 2020
Elodie Games, Inc. is a video game design and development company established in 2019 and located in Venice, California. The company specializes in creating cross-platform video games that emphasize deep cooperative gameplay and engaging experiences for players. Elodie Games focuses on connecting gamers worldwide by actively engaging with the community to evolve and enhance the player experience. Co-founded by Christina Norman and David Banks, Elodie Games aims to foster a collaborative gaming environment that appeals to a diverse audience.
E-Pal is a dedicated social networking platform designed specifically for gaming enthusiasts. It facilitates skill-based matching among users, allowing gamers to connect with like-minded individuals, find teammates, and engage in shared interests while playing.
One More Game
Seed Round in 2019
One More Game is a Bellevue, Washington-based game developer and studio operator focused on creating genre-defining online games. It designs and develops online games for home consoles and smartphones and creates related interactive content to enable social interaction among players; the company was founded in 2019.
Super Evil Megacorp
Venture Round in 2019
Super Evil Megacorp develops core video games for mobile and tablet platforms and operates a gaming platform that offers online multiplayer experiences with high graphical fidelity and touch-friendly controls. The company aims to deliver category-defining multiplayer experiences for the touchscreen generation by combining deep technical and design capabilities to enable users to play single- or multiplayer games with engaging effects.
CodeCombat
Series A in 2019
CodeCombat offers an interactive, game-based platform teaching computer programming fundamentals. It engages students in learning JavaScript and Python directly in the browser, making coding accessible and enjoyable for all, regardless of prior experience or background.
Dapper Labs
Series A in 2019
Founded in 2018, Dapper Labs develops blockchain-based platforms that bring non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and innovative digital experiences to fans worldwide. Its flagship product, NBA Top Shot, engages consumers with their favorite brands by creating communities centered around ownership and creativity.
Singularity 6
Series A in 2019
Singularity 6, Inc. is an online game development company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018. The company focuses on creating multiplayer games that aim to foster deeper, more meaningful experiences for players. By exploring innovative game design and addressing complex technical challenges, Singularity 6 develops intricate virtual worlds that prioritize community building and social interaction. Their approach enables players to form meaningful relationships with in-game characters, enhancing the overall gaming experience beyond mere entertainment.
Forte
Venture Round in 2019
Forte is building economic technology for games that is secure, easy to use, and fully compliant. Its end-to-end blockchain platform enables the emergence of community economics, a system where the interests of game developers and players are aligned, leading to healthier, sustainable game communities. The team is composed of longtime industry members (Unity, ngmoco, Riot Games, Electronic Arts, Sony, and Rockstar Games, among others), and is currently working with over 25 acclaimed game developers from across the globe to reimagine the economics of games.
Overtime is a digital-first sports network targeting the next generation of fans. Based in New York City, it produces original content across various platforms, including YouTube, Snapchat, IGTV, Instagram, and TikTok. The company generates revenue through sponsorships, advertising, media rights, and merchandise sales.
Sandbox VR
Series A in 2019
Sandbox VR is a virtual reality company that provides fully immersive, location-based VR experiences powered by real-time full-body motion capture and advanced VR technology. The platform supports social, multiplayer gameplay, enabling teams to collaborate in shared narrative-driven adventures within a physical venue. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, Sandbox VR operates at locations including the Bay Area and Hong Kong. The company emphasizes premium, immersive experiences that merge real-world movement with virtual environments, aiming to deliver experiences akin to a holodeck where players explore storytelling-driven scenarios together.
Caffeine
Corporate Round in 2018
Caffeine Inc. operates a live social broadcasting and streaming platform that focuses on gaming and entertainment. Founded in 2016 and based in Redwood City, California, the company allows users to broadcast a variety of content, including esports, video gaming, and creative shows, while facilitating real-time interaction through chat and sharing features. Caffeine's platform is designed to enhance viewer engagement with a social-driven recommendation system, making it easier to navigate and discover new content. The company partners with notable entities like FOX Sports, ESPN, and Riot Games to provide a diverse range of interactive programming. Caffeine is committed to maintaining a safe environment, enforcing a zero-tolerance policy against bullying, hate speech, and racism.
Dapper Labs
Series A in 2018
Founded in 2018, Dapper Labs develops blockchain-based platforms that bring non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and innovative digital experiences to fans worldwide. Its flagship product, NBA Top Shot, engages consumers with their favorite brands by creating communities centered around ownership and creativity.
Caffeine Inc. operates a live social broadcasting and streaming platform that focuses on gaming and entertainment. Founded in 2016 and based in Redwood City, California, the company allows users to broadcast a variety of content, including esports, video gaming, and creative shows, while facilitating real-time interaction through chat and sharing features. Caffeine's platform is designed to enhance viewer engagement with a social-driven recommendation system, making it easier to navigate and discover new content. The company partners with notable entities like FOX Sports, ESPN, and Riot Games to provide a diverse range of interactive programming. Caffeine is committed to maintaining a safe environment, enforcing a zero-tolerance policy against bullying, hate speech, and racism.
Bigscreen
Series A in 2017
Founded in 2014 by Darshan Shankar, Bigscreen develops a social virtual reality platform that enables users to work, play, and collaborate in immersive virtual environments. The company's application allows users to use their computers in VR on virtual screens, with popular uses including watching movies, playing games, browsing the web, and collaborating remotely. Since its beta launch in 2016, Bigscreen has become one of the most highly rated and widely used non-gaming VR applications globally.
Within (VR/AR)
Series B in 2017
Within is the premier destination for innovative, entertaining, and informative story-based virtual reality and augmented reality. We bring together the best immersive experiences from the world's finest VR/AR creators—from gripping tales set in worlds of pure imagination to documentaries taking you further inside the news than ever before.
Within supports all major headsets, including Oculus Quest, Rift, HTC Vive, Sony PlayStation VR, and Samsung Gear VR.
To get started experiencing our ever-growing roster of content, just download our app for iPhone or Android today.
Improbable
Series B in 2017
Improbable is a London-based technology company founded in 2012 by Herman Narula and Rob Whitehead. It develops SpatialOS, a cloud-based platform that enables developers to build AI-powered, large-scale, persistent simulated worlds for gaming, entertainment, and industrial applications. The platform coordinates multiple servers in the cloud to simulate worlds far larger and more complex than a single server could handle. Improbable's solutions support immersive virtual environments and simulations across sectors such as defense, energy, city planning, health, and finance, and are aimed at unlocking new realities and solving real-world problems through realistic simulations.
Bigscreen
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2014 by Darshan Shankar, Bigscreen develops a social virtual reality platform that enables users to work, play, and collaborate in immersive virtual environments. The company's application allows users to use their computers in VR on virtual screens, with popular uses including watching movies, playing games, browsing the web, and collaborating remotely. Since its beta launch in 2016, Bigscreen has become one of the most highly rated and widely used non-gaming VR applications globally.
Bonfire Studios
Venture Round in 2016
Bonfire Studios is a video game developer based in Irvine, California, founded in 2016. The company creates immersive, multiplayer experiences designed to bring players together through adventure, exploration, and fellowship. Emphasizing teamwork, excellence, and iterative development, Bonfire focuses on learning from players and refining its titles. It also operates a gaming platform that enables the creation of immersive worlds and social gameplay, aiming to empower gamers and foster shared experiences among players.
Founded in 2010 by Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute graduates, Anki specializes in consumer robotics and artificial intelligence. It is renowned for its award-winning products like Vector, a home robot, and Anki Overdrive, a battle racing system. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company aims to bring AI-powered robots into everyday life.
Within (VR/AR)
Series A in 2016
Within is the premier destination for innovative, entertaining, and informative story-based virtual reality and augmented reality. We bring together the best immersive experiences from the world's finest VR/AR creators—from gripping tales set in worlds of pure imagination to documentaries taking you further inside the news than ever before.
Within supports all major headsets, including Oculus Quest, Rift, HTC Vive, Sony PlayStation VR, and Samsung Gear VR.
To get started experiencing our ever-growing roster of content, just download our app for iPhone or Android today.
CodeCombat
Seed Round in 2016
CodeCombat offers an interactive, game-based platform teaching computer programming fundamentals. It engages students in learning JavaScript and Python directly in the browser, making coding accessible and enjoyable for all, regardless of prior experience or background.
Mino Games
Seed Round in 2015
Mino Games is a mobile gaming studio focused on creating free-to-play games that engage a broad audience. Based in Montreal, the company gained recognition with its top-grossing mobile game, Mino Monsters, which has achieved over 13 million downloads. Mino Games is committed to developing captivating multi-platform strategy games that allow players to collect and battle pet monsters, complemented by an animated series of cartoon shorts. Their latest title, Cat Game, has already entered the App Store's Top 100 Grossing Chart in Canada and is expected to become a global success upon its official launch. With a small, passionate team of engineers, artists, and analysts, Mino Games is actively seeking to expand its workforce to support ongoing and future projects as it continues to grow in the competitive mobile gaming market.
Within (VR/AR)
Seed Round in 2015
Within is the premier destination for innovative, entertaining, and informative story-based virtual reality and augmented reality. We bring together the best immersive experiences from the world's finest VR/AR creators—from gripping tales set in worlds of pure imagination to documentaries taking you further inside the news than ever before.
Within supports all major headsets, including Oculus Quest, Rift, HTC Vive, Sony PlayStation VR, and Samsung Gear VR.
To get started experiencing our ever-growing roster of content, just download our app for iPhone or Android today.
Radiant Entertainment
Seed Round in 2015
Radiant Entertainment, Inc. is a video game developer based in Los Altos, California, specializing in the creation of town-building simulation games and other interactive entertainment. Founded in 2011, the company gained recognition for its debut title, Stonehearth, which was developed with the support of a successful Kickstarter campaign. Radiant Entertainment also focuses on developing networking code software solutions to enhance gaming experiences. In 2016, the company became a subsidiary of Riot Games, Inc., further expanding its capabilities within the gaming industry.