Tarta Labs
Pre Seed Round in 2025
Tarta Labs is dedicated to building a next-generation anime IP ecosystem and aims to innovate within the anime gaming space by blending engaging narratives, high-quality visuals, and community-driven gameplay experiences.
Liminal Experiences
Seed Round in 2025
Liminal Experiences is a gaming company that specializes in user-generated content (UGC) role-playing games. Their flagship product is a platform that allows users to create and share their own narrative action RPGs. The platform offers AI tools and customization options, enabling users to design immersive worlds, develop original characters, and collaborate with friends. Liminal's mission is to foster creativity and storytelling within the gaming community.
Beamable is a developer of a creator-centric platform that assists game developers in building, managing, and monetizing their games. The company provides tools that enable the seamless integration of social, commerce, and content management features within games using drag-and-drop prefabs in Unity. This platform also includes a web portal for managing events, leaderboards, and player data, which helps developers enhance player engagement and boost revenue while minimizing operational costs. By focusing on creating socially-driven experiences, Beamable supports the development of games that resonate with fan communities, fostering connections among millions of dedicated players.
Appcharge
Series A in 2024
Appcharge provides a mobile-first web store platform for direct-to-consumer sales. It offers over 500 payment methods and supports 100 currencies, ensuring a seamless global checkout experience.
Ruckus Games
Series A in 2024
Ruckus Games specializes in developing cooperative multiplayer games. Their focus is on creating captivating player experiences through stylish interactivity and emergence, offering innovative gameplay mechanics, rich storytelling, and a vibrant community.
Starform
Venture Round in 2024
Founded in 2018, Starform designs and develops online gaming applications for computers and mobile platforms. The company fosters small, autonomous teams of talented game developers, empowering them to create innovative games in partnership with players.
Loot Labs
Seed Round in 2024
Loot Labs develops platforms and tools to help users acquire and manage digital collectibles. It offers an NFT platform that features virtual mystery boxes containing a variety of digital assets, including NFT art and avatars. The platform enables collecting items that can be used across online ecosystems, such as Reddit, and supports common monetization methods in online games. Loot Labs focuses on enabling discovery, acquisition, and use of digital collectibles for gamers and digital asset communities.
Darkbright Studios
Seed Round in 2024
Darkbright Studios is the developer of Smolbound, a Web3 life sim RPG.
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.
Cartridge
Series A in 2024
Cartridge is a developer of a decentralized gaming platform that focuses on verifiable on-chain games and autonomous worlds, positioning itself at the intersection of blockchain technology and gaming. The company aims to empower web gaming communities by providing a range of game development services that enable both gamers and developers to engage effectively. Cartridge facilitates the development, testing, and scaling of various games, enhancing the overall gaming experience for users while supporting developers in creating innovative gaming solutions.
Gam3Girl Ventures
Seed Round in 2024
Gam3Girl Ventures, established in 2024, is a venture capital firm that invests in web3 gaming teams. It focuses on connecting leading talent from the Web2 gaming industry in Asia with the burgeoning Web3 world, providing them with resources and information to design economic systems for their projects.
Sonic's objective is to enhance the existing Solana Gaming Ecosystem to handle millions of requests per second per game and redirect them back to Solana L1.
Mirror World
Series A in 2024
Mirror World is a blockchain-based virtual world, also known as the Metaverse, where they aim to connect Mirror World with different games and experiences, allowing users to move through different game scenarios with interconnected & independent economic systems.
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.
Jabali is a company focused on transforming the video game industry through innovation and accessibility. It is developing an artificial intelligence-based platform designed to empower gamers, game designers, and developers by democratizing the game creation process. By leveraging foundational models, open-source projects, domain-specific advancements, and proprietary technology, Jabali aims to provide tools and resources that enhance the game development experience. The company's mission is to enable a broader range of creators to participate in video game development, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment within the industry.
Stoke Games
Seed Round in 2024
Stoke Games is an independent gaming studio specializing in the development of shooter-adjacent games. Their flagship product is designed to provide peak gaming experiences, featuring strategic, deliberate action and enduring multiplayer challenges. The studio aims to foster player connections within the gaming community through their innovative and engaging game offerings.
MetaKing Studios
Seed Round in 2024
MetaKing Studios develops multiplayer strategy environments designed for immersive gameplay and digital asset ownership. The company offers real-time combat systems, lineage-based character progression, decentralized asset control, and dynamic world-building mechanics that enable Web3 gaming communities to engage in persistent virtual economies, shape narrative outcomes, and retain control over in-game resources and identities.
Bazooka Tango
Series A in 2023
Bazooka Tango, Inc. is a mobile gaming company that specializes in developing computer and mobile games, particularly focusing on blockchain multiplayer online tactical card games. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company was previously known as White Water Games, Inc. until its name change in April 2020. With a team that boasts extensive experience in game development and publishing, Bazooka Tango leverages its expertise to create and scale successful gaming titles across various platforms, including PC and console. The company is committed to shaping the future of competitive gaming with multiple upcoming releases that target key core gaming genres.
Noice is an early-stage startup focused on creating a live streaming platform tailored for gamers. The platform incorporates interactive features that foster community engagement, allowing gamers to connect with one another and expand their audiences. By positioning itself within one of the fastest-growing segments of the gaming industry, Noice aims to provide a supportive environment that enhances the gaming experience and encourages collaboration among users.
Forge, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing a gaming application designed for players to capture and share short clips of their in-game moments with friends. The application allows gamers to earn rewards and recognition for their achievements while providing a seamless, automatic, and user-friendly game capture experience. Users can download the Forge app for free, as it operates without advertisements, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Forge, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing a gaming application designed for players to capture and share short clips of their in-game moments with friends. The application allows gamers to earn rewards and recognition for their achievements while providing a seamless, automatic, and user-friendly game capture experience. Users can download the Forge app for free, as it operates without advertisements, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
An AI R&D company dedicated to lifting people through play
Spectarium
Seed Round in 2023
Spectarium is a pioneering gaming company that specializes in developing high-quality, cross-platform action role-playing games (RPGs). Operating as a remote-first organization, Spectarium focuses on pushing the boundaries of gaming technology to enhance players' experiences and foster connections within its diverse, interactive game worlds.
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.
Infinite Canvas
Venture Round in 2023
Infinite Canvas is a publisher for user-generated, creator-led games.
Scriptic
Seed Round in 2023
Scriptic operates a Generative AI-powered mobile app platform specializing in interactive dramas. Users can engage as the main character in high-quality dramas, with the flagship experience being a crime drama where they investigate and solve murders through the victim's smartphone.
HyperPlay
Series A in 2023
HyperPlay is a pioneering platform that aggregates games from various stores into one application, providing players with a censorship-resistant and developer-friendly gaming experience. It offers an in-game overlay featuring quests, achievements, token swaps, marketplaces, social community, and seamless wallet interactions powered by MetaMask and WalletConnect. HyperPlay supports Windows, Mac, Linux, browser-based games, and dapps, enabling cross-platform gameplay.
Loot Labs
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Loot Labs develops platforms and tools to help users acquire and manage digital collectibles. It offers an NFT platform that features virtual mystery boxes containing a variety of digital assets, including NFT art and avatars. The platform enables collecting items that can be used across online ecosystems, such as Reddit, and supports common monetization methods in online games. Loot Labs focuses on enabling discovery, acquisition, and use of digital collectibles for gamers and digital asset communities.
BebopBee
Venture Round in 2023
BebopBee is a game development studio specializing in emotive and enduring casual app-based games, with a primary focus on match-3 puzzle games.
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.
Jungle is a developer and publisher of hybrid games that prioritize mobile and blockchain technology. The company focuses on creating a web3 gaming platform that sources and acquires underutilized intellectual properties from established game companies. By launching these titles with an emphasis on web3 distribution, growth, and monetization, Jungle aims to enhance the gaming experience for players while leveraging innovative technologies.
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.
Redemption Games
Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2015, Redemption Games specializes in developing and publishing casual games for mobile devices. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, the company focuses on creating entertaining experiences that require a blend of skill and effort.
Voicemod develops real‑time voice modulation software that allows users to alter and enhance audio during online interactions. The platform offers voice‑changing features, soundboards, AI‑generated voices, and customizable audio effects, enabling gamers, streamers, and other communicators to modify their voice experience. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, and provides a free SDK for developers to integrate voice modification into their applications.
Latent Technology
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Latent Technology specializes in developing advanced animation technology for virtual worlds. The company employs artificial intelligence, specifically reinforcement learning and generative modeling, to create highly realistic and responsive characters. These characters can interact dynamically with their environments in real-time, thanks to neural networks. This innovation enables gaming studios to offer immersive experiences by enhancing the physical responsiveness of digital characters within virtual settings.
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.
Methodical Games
Series A in 2022
Founded in 2022, Methodical Games is a game development studio based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It fosters an environment where developers can push creative boundaries through collaborative gameplay and meticulous craftsmanship.
Ruckus Games
Seed Round in 2022
Ruckus Games specializes in developing cooperative multiplayer games. Their focus is on creating captivating player experiences through stylish interactivity and emergence, offering innovative gameplay mechanics, rich storytelling, and a vibrant community.
Nerdystar
Seed Round in 2022
Nerdystar is a game development company that creates online PC and mobile games and has developed a blockchain-based gaming platform that enables players to earn ownership of games while playing and to participate as providers, players, and traders within a sustainable ecosystem.
Luxon is a Web3 platform which read user’s transaction on chain to identify their game play style.
Magicave
Seed Round in 2022
Magicave is a startup specializing in digital toys, games, and hobbies. It operates a gaming studio focused on developing community-driven virtual experiences using blockchain and NFT technologies.
AMGI Studios is an animation technology agency that specializes in real-time animation, art direction, and puppeteering, integrating these services into existing studio pipelines. The company focuses on the intersection of animation and gaming, developing and producing both traditional entertainment and Web3 native properties. By utilizing proprietary technology and innovations in real-time animation, AMGI Studios enables animators to create animated art that merges artistry with cutting-edge technology. Their offerings cater to a diverse landscape of animated content and animation technology services, positioning them as a significant player in the evolving animation industry.
Tatsumeeko
Seed Round in 2022
Tatsumeeko is a Discord-first fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG).
555 Comic
Seed Round in 2022
555 Comic brings characters and their stories to life on Twitter and Instagram. Stories are written through the use of GIFs to express emotions. Each character in a story has their own individual Twitter account. The stories also contain clues that can be added in the blogs and videos uploaded by various characters building engagement with audiences in real-time.
Ready Maker
Initial Coin Offering in 2022
Ready Maker Inc. is a cross-platform programming environment designed for personal robotics, aimed at users without coding experience. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company allows individuals to program games, Arduino projects, and various software applications. Its platform is compatible with major robotics systems and enables the creation and sharing of Unity3D games that can be played across different devices. Ready Maker offers a range of customizable, professional-grade features, including various movement behaviors, a physics engine that simulates gravity and force, and user interface elements such as input fields and timers. Additionally, it incorporates a visual coding language that simplifies the programming process, making it accessible to a wider audience.
Burn Ghost Games
Seed Round in 2022
Burn Ghost Games operates a Web3 casual gaming platform where users can compete in skill-based games for prizes such as crypto, USD, NFTs, and game assets.
Playmint
Seed Round in 2022
Playmint is a game development studio focused on the web3 era, developing a decentralized gaming platform that enables fully on-chain games governed by player communities, providing autonomous game systems, on-chain economies, and player-owned logic to support the creation and evolution of persistent digital worlds for blockchain gamers and developers.
Ola GG is a developer of decentralized gaming software created to provide Hispanic play-to-earn gamers with a community platform. Gamers may earn money from gaming and enhance their quality of life thanks to the company's platform, which offers complete cryptocurrency and blockchain games as well as a sustainable virtual economy's integral web3 products and instructive games.
Playable Worlds
Series B in 2022
Founded in 2018, Playable Worlds specializes in developing cloud-native online games. The company focuses on creating immersive worlds with regular content updates and strong community engagement.
Legendary Play
Series A in 2022
Legendary Play is a mobile game development studio based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2017. The company specializes in creating esports manager games that cater to fans of competitive gaming. Legendary Play employs real-time simulation techniques to deliver a highlight-reel experience reminiscent of multiplayer online battle arena games. This innovative approach allows players to influence the outcome of matches through last-minute tactical adjustments, providing an authentic and engaging experience for esports enthusiasts.
Superbloom
Seed Round in 2022
Superbloom is a game development studio focused on creating mobile games that cater to women's interests and promote meaningful connections through play. The company aims to offer a diverse range of elevated lifestyle games, allowing female audiences to engage with a broader spectrum of gaming experiences. By prioritizing content that resonates with women, Superbloom seeks to foster community and connection among its players.
LIV is a Prague-based company that develops virtual reality software and extended reality capture technology for creating, publishing, and sharing immersive VR experiences. Its platform provides a full-stack content creation toolset that enables developers and creators to build immersive VR games and entertainment content and to share these experiences with audiences. The company focuses on empowering VR creators to live stream experiences in real time, turning passive viewers into active participants. Since launching in 2018, LIV has driven over 1.5 billion views, reflecting strong engagement with its audience-centric approach to VR storytelling and gameplay.
GGWP develops an artificial intelligence platform for online gaming that detects toxic and disruptive behavior, triages incidents, and automates responses to player reports in real time. The system leverages machine learning and behavioral models to identify priority issues, streamline moderation, and help game developers foster a safer, more positive player community.
Joyride Games
Seed Round in 2022
Joyride Games specializes in creating entertainment franchises centered around mobile gaming, utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies. The company develops character-based multiplayer games that are accessible on various devices, incorporating built-in e-sports formats. Joyride's platform offers a unique publishing and analytics infrastructure that delivers themed experiences and shared story worlds. By designing games that feature memorable characters and engaging narratives, Joyride aims to captivate players with innovative interpretations of familiar role-playing and casual game formats. Additionally, the company allows gamers to monetize their skills, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
RSTLSS is a developer of a digital fashion label that allows individuals to freely and fluidly express their identity. The company's platform gives artists, brands, and influencers the freedom and access to create and sell multiverse fashion through an engaging, gamified experience. It also grows crypto-native brands and onboards traditional internet protocols (IPs) into the metaverse via curated non-fungible token (NFT) drops, allowing them to create and monetize wearables and merchandise in the metaverse while maintaining complete control over their visual identities.
LILA Games
Series A in 2022
LILA Games is a Bengaluru-based information technology company founded in 2020, specializing in the design and development of mobile free-to-play shooter games. The company's notable project is codenamed Project B.L.A.C.K., which reflects its focus on creating engaging gaming experiences for mobile users.
Crypto Unicorns
Initial Coin Offering in 2022
Crypto Unicorns is a Web3 game development and research and development studio.
Studio 369
Venture Round in 2022
MetalCore is a maker of computer games. They provide services for fighting games. They provide products that include mechs, infantry, aircraft, and vehicles.
Return Entertainment
Venture Round in 2022
Return Entertainment develops a cloud-native gaming platform that democratizes big-screen gaming. Its innovative technology enables instant, shareable, and inclusive entertainment on any device, requiring no expensive hardware or high-speed internet.
Lost Lake Games
Seed Round in 2022
Lost Lake Games is an independent game development studio focused on creating innovative adventure games. Founded by experienced game developers passionate about their craft, the studio aims to deliver unique gaming experiences that encourage exploration and imagination. Through collaboration and a commitment to quality, Lost Lake Games seeks to engage players with new and exciting adventures in the gaming landscape.
Frost Giant Studios
Series A in 2022
Frost Giant Studios, Inc. is a video game development company founded in 2020 and located in Malibu, California. The studio specializes in creating real-time strategy (RTS) games aimed at competitive gaming on personal computers. With a focus on innovation and quality, Frost Giant Studios leverages the extensive experience of its founders, who have previously contributed to renowned titles such as StarCraft II. The company is dedicated to fostering a strong connection with its player base by incorporating feedback into its game development process. By maintaining the core mechanics of the RTS genre, Frost Giant Studios seeks to broaden its audience while remaining true to the existing fan community. Their latest project, Stormgate, exemplifies their commitment to enhancing cooperative gameplay and competitive esports, ultimately lowering the barriers to entry for new gamers.
StockGro is a social investment platform that offers a gamified virtual interface designed to facilitate learning about stock market investing. The platform allows users to buy and sell virtual securities using virtual money, thereby enabling them to explore various trading strategies without any financial risk. Users can engage with one another, compete, and earn rewards, enhancing the learning experience. Additionally, StockGro provides tools for accessing, evaluating, copying, and implementing different trade techniques, making it a valuable resource for individuals looking to improve their investment skills in a risk-free environment.
Legacy Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Legacy Labs is on a mission to create games that inspire a sense of pride and accomplishment in every player.
CyBall — CyBloc Football, is a soccer-themed, NFT-based game with a play-to-earn model that allows users to collect, trade, mentor, and ultimately battle with CyBlocs.
Sneaky Panda
Seed Round in 2021
Sneaky Panda is a mobile game development company focused on creating digital games that emphasize skill and strategy. Unlike many existing mobile games, Sneaky Panda aims to provide a new generation of games for enthusiasts who seek more challenging and strategic gameplay experiences.
Splash develops AI-powered video games that lets anyone create and perform music to live audiences inside virtual venues.
Laguna Games
Seed Round in 2021
Laguna Games is a research and game development studio that specializes in blockchain technology. It develops computer and console games that offer story-based entertainment and leverage blockchain to support real-time, large-scale, highly social competition for the gaming community.
FuzzyBot
Seed Round in 2021
FuzzyBot is a gaming studio founded in 2020, specializing in the development of independent video games that blend various genres within imaginative worlds. The company is comprised of experienced industry veterans from notable studios, bringing a wealth of knowledge and creativity to its projects. FuzzyBot's development philosophy emphasizes a balance between ambitious vision and practical execution, ensuring a focus on delivering engaging games. The studio aims to create cooperative experiences that foster connection among players of all ages, prioritizing enjoyment and creativity over conventional gaming norms. Through its unique approach, FuzzyBot strives to spark excitement and curiosity in the gaming community.
Infinite Canvas
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Infinite Canvas is a publisher for user-generated, creator-led games.
Starform
Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2018, Starform designs and develops online gaming applications for computers and mobile platforms. The company fosters small, autonomous teams of talented game developers, empowering them to create innovative games in partnership with players.
Horizon Blockchain Games
Seed Round in 2021
Horizon Blockchain Games Inc. is a game studio and blockchain infrastructure company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Montreal, Vancouver, Seattle, Mexico City, and Madrid. The company specializes in developing video games that leverage blockchain technology, providing users with secure access to web3, enabling digital asset ownership. Among its notable offerings are Arcadeum, a video game network and wallet built on the Ethereum blockchain, and SkyWeaver, an online card game. Horizon Blockchain Games also offers tools and resources for developers to create innovative Internet economies and experiences, positioning itself at the intersection of gaming and blockchain technology.
Yield Guild Games
Series A 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.
Manticore Games
Series C in 2021
Manticore Games, Inc. is a game development company founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in creating Core, a comprehensive platform that allows users to build, share, and play online games. It serves as an accessible game construction kit and social gaming environment, designed to empower individuals with little to no coding experience to create and publish their own games quickly. Manticore Games aims to foster a vibrant community of game makers and players, providing an endless universe of interactive experiences for users to explore. The team comprises industry veterans with extensive backgrounds in PC, console, mobile, and virtual reality gaming.
Theorycraft Games
Series A in 2021
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.
Return Entertainment
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Return Entertainment develops a cloud-native gaming platform that democratizes big-screen gaming. Its innovative technology enables instant, shareable, and inclusive entertainment on any device, requiring no expensive hardware or high-speed internet.
BebopBee
Seed Round in 2021
BebopBee is a game development studio specializing in emotive and enduring casual app-based games, with a primary focus on match-3 puzzle games.
BebopBee
Seed Round in 2021
BebopBee is a game development studio specializing in emotive and enduring casual app-based games, with a primary focus on match-3 puzzle games.
Pocket Worlds
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2015, Pocket Worlds is a Y Combinator-backed company that has grown rapidly to serve over 40 million users. They specialize in developing cutting-edge technology for both professional developers and enthusiasts to create immersive virtual worlds within the Highrise universe.
Queens Gaming Collective
Seed Round in 2020
Queens Gaming Collective, Inc. is a gaming lifestyle company based in West Hollywood, California, dedicated to empowering women in the gaming community. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on leveling the playing field for female creators, streamers, and competitors by providing access to essential resources, infrastructure, and agent representation. Its services encompass various areas including E-Commerce, merchandise, content creation, multimedia, and brand partnerships. Queens Gaming Collective aims to advance equal representation in gaming by creating opportunities for women and fostering a collaborative environment that enhances their gaming experiences. Through initiatives such as funding for female-driven projects and promoting female-hosted content, the company seeks to support and amplify the voices of women in the gaming culture.
LILA Games
Seed Round in 2020
LILA Games is a Bengaluru-based information technology company founded in 2020, specializing in the design and development of mobile free-to-play shooter games. The company's notable project is codenamed Project B.L.A.C.K., which reflects its focus on creating engaging gaming experiences for mobile users.
Tilt Five
Series A in 2020
Tilt Five, Inc. is a company that specializes in augmented reality (AR) products designed for tabletop gaming. Founded in 2017 by Jeri Ellsworth and Jamie Gennis, and based in San Jose, California, the company offers an innovative gaming system that includes AR glasses, a game board, and a wand. This system utilizes advanced projection technology to deliver immersive 3D holographic imagery and sound, allowing users to interact with the gaming environment and each other in a new way. Tilt Five's products enable seamless connectivity with existing computers, such as Windows PCs and Android devices, and support popular gaming platforms like Google Play and Steam, enhancing social gaming experiences for friends and family.
VENN is a 24/7 post-cable network focused on gaming, esports, and entertainment. Launched in 2020, it broadcasts live from studios located in New York and Los Angeles. The network aims to develop and circulate engaging content related to gaming and esports while also covering pop culture. VENN distributes its programming across various media platforms and offers original content produced both in-house and in collaboration with prominent creators and industry leaders. This approach allows VENN to connect with audiences interested in the dynamic worlds of gaming and entertainment.
Frost Giant Studios
Seed Round in 2020
Frost Giant Studios, Inc. is a video game development company founded in 2020 and located in Malibu, California. The studio specializes in creating real-time strategy (RTS) games aimed at competitive gaming on personal computers. With a focus on innovation and quality, Frost Giant Studios leverages the extensive experience of its founders, who have previously contributed to renowned titles such as StarCraft II. The company is dedicated to fostering a strong connection with its player base by incorporating feedback into its game development process. By maintaining the core mechanics of the RTS genre, Frost Giant Studios seeks to broaden its audience while remaining true to the existing fan community. Their latest project, Stormgate, exemplifies their commitment to enhancing cooperative gameplay and competitive esports, ultimately lowering the barriers to entry for new gamers.
Immutable Systems
Series B in 2020
Immutable Systems, founded in 2018 and based in Sydney, Australia, develops video games that integrate blockchain technology to enhance player experience. The company, previously known as Fuel Games, focuses on creating a platform that allows players to own digital assets and engage in secure trading. By utilizing the Ethereum blockchain, Immutable Systems aims to provide scalable infrastructure that promotes transparency in in-game economies, empowering players with greater control over their gaming experiences. The company's innovative approach includes offering tools and services that facilitate the development and management of player-owned assets, fostering a user-friendly environment for both gamers and developers.
Gamezop develops HTML5 games accessible across various devices and platforms. It partners with messengers, browsers, entertainment apps, telecom operators, and gaming websites for distribution, offering a rich product suite to these partners.
Starform
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, Starform designs and develops online gaming applications for computers and mobile platforms. The company fosters small, autonomous teams of talented game developers, empowering them to create innovative games in partnership with 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.
Voicemod develops real‑time voice modulation software that allows users to alter and enhance audio during online interactions. The platform offers voice‑changing features, soundboards, AI‑generated voices, and customizable audio effects, enabling gamers, streamers, and other communicators to modify their voice experience. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, and provides a free SDK for developers to integrate voice modification into their applications.
PlayBrain
Series A in 2020
PlayBrain specializes in connecting brands with gamers and game enthusiasts through esports events, targeted communication strategies, and creative content marketing. With a foundation rooted in creativity and a core understanding of gaming culture, PlayBrain crafts experiences tailored to resonate with gamers worldwide.
Koji operates a Link in Bio platform, enabling creators on popular social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Twitch to engage audiences, connect with supporters, and monetize through hundreds of free apps developed by Koji and its community of independent developers.
Playable Worlds
Series A in 2020
Founded in 2018, Playable Worlds specializes in developing cloud-native online games. The company focuses on creating immersive worlds with regular content updates and strong community engagement.
Bazooka Tango
Seed Round in 2020
Bazooka Tango, Inc. is a mobile gaming company that specializes in developing computer and mobile games, particularly focusing on blockchain multiplayer online tactical card games. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company was previously known as White Water Games, Inc. until its name change in April 2020. With a team that boasts extensive experience in game development and publishing, Bazooka Tango leverages its expertise to create and scale successful gaming titles across various platforms, including PC and console. The company is committed to shaping the future of competitive gaming with multiple upcoming releases that target key core gaming genres.
Veritas Entertainment
Venture Round in 2020
Veritas Entertainment aims to elevate esports to the pinnacle of the sports and entertainment industry.
Bit Fry Game Studios
Series A in 2020
Founded in 2013, Bit Fry Game Studios develops multiplayer action video games for mobile, console, and PC platforms. Based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire with offices in Los Angeles and New York City.
Runtime GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in producing and selling sports nutritional products aimed at optimizing the mental and physical potential of gamers worldwide. The company offers a range of products, including protein supplements, performance drinks, vitamins, minerals, and BCAAs, which are designed to enhance cognitive function and support physical performance. Their products, such as buff food, runtime shakers, and starter packs, are available for purchase online, catering to the needs of casual gamers seeking to improve their mental and physical conditions for peak performance.
PatronGG
Seed Round in 2019
PatronGG is a technology startup founded by esports veterans aiming to transform the way fans engage with esports. The company offers a central platform for fans to track their favorite teams and players, participate in discussions, and compete for recognition as top supporters. Their inaugural app, "Fnatic Nation," served as the official fan app for the esports organization Fnatic, facilitating the growth and monetization of their fanbase. Currently, PatronGG is expanding its vision by developing a unified application designed to connect fans and teams across the esports landscape, fostering vibrant fan communities through its mobile apps.
Legendary Play
Seed Round in 2019
Legendary Play is a mobile game development studio based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2017. The company specializes in creating esports manager games that cater to fans of competitive gaming. Legendary Play employs real-time simulation techniques to deliver a highlight-reel experience reminiscent of multiplayer online battle arena games. This innovative approach allows players to influence the outcome of matches through last-minute tactical adjustments, providing an authentic and engaging experience for esports enthusiasts.
Five Vectors
Seed Round in 2019
Five Vectors Inc. is a media company founded in 2019, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with an additional office in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in creating music tailored for the gaming and sports industries. It employs a data-driven approach to develop and distribute content, aiming to meet the evolving demands of a diverse audience across various entertainment platforms. As the gaming landscape shifts towards a more device-agnostic model, Five Vectors focuses on curating entertainment products that resonate with specific audiences, utilizing organic data collection to inform its offerings. The company believes in the power of music visualization through video and streaming platforms, using content as a marketing tool to enhance user engagement and drive monetization opportunities within the entertainment ecosystem. Through its innovative infrastructure, Five Vectors seeks to connect the music and gaming sectors, addressing existing gaps and fostering new experiences for users.
Playable Worlds
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, Playable Worlds specializes in developing cloud-native online games. The company focuses on creating immersive worlds with regular content updates and strong community engagement.
Manticore Games
Series B in 2019
Manticore Games, Inc. is a game development company founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in creating Core, a comprehensive platform that allows users to build, share, and play online games. It serves as an accessible game construction kit and social gaming environment, designed to empower individuals with little to no coding experience to create and publish their own games quickly. Manticore Games aims to foster a vibrant community of game makers and players, providing an endless universe of interactive experiences for users to explore. The team comprises industry veterans with extensive backgrounds in PC, console, mobile, and virtual reality gaming.