Makers Fund

Makers Fund is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments, specifically targeting seed, series A, and series B funding rounds. The firm focuses on the interactive entertainment industry and aims to support founders through its extensive network and deep industry experience. Makers Fund operates globally, with a particular emphasis on markets in North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm is headquartered in the United States and has an additional office in Hong Kong.

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Hadi

Seed Round in 2023
Hadi is a mobile games company co-founded by industry veterans focusing on casual games.

Ancient8

Seed Round in 2022
Ancient8 is building a DAO that develops the infrastructure layer for GameFi, with a focus on community and software. As Vietnam’s largest blockchain gaming guild, Ancient8 enables everyone to build the Metaverse through scholarship, blockchain education, institutional-grade research, community, and blockchain software products. Ancient8’s vision is to democratize social and financial access in the Metaverse, and is on a mission to reach, educate, and empower the next 100 million Metaverse citizens through the blockchain.

Ethlas

Seed Round in 2022
Ethlas is a free-to-play, play-to-earn decentralized app built on blockchain technology.

GGWP

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of an artificial intelligence platform designed to detect disruptive behavior and automatically respond to incidents and player reports. The company's platform utilizes machine learning and smart behavioral models to identify, prioritize, and help triage toxic incidents in real-time and make moderation more efficient and accurate, enabling game developers to create and nurture positivity in video games.

Trailblazer Games

Seed Round in 2022
Trailblazer Games is a Web3-native game studio established by a team of experienced entrepreneurs and gaming industry veterans from prominent companies such as King, EA, and Microsoft. The studio focuses on creating engaging entertainment content through major titles set in a fantasy universe filled with dragons, magic, and mystery. With a strong emphasis on developing large-scale, sustainable free-to-play economies, Trailblazer Games combines its expertise in gameplay design with significant blockchain development experience to deliver fun and meaningful gaming experiences.

FRVR

Series A in 2022
FRVR Limited provides online computer games. The company is based in Mellieha, Malta.

Loco

Series A in 2022
Loco, a live trivia game show app. Loco offers an interactive trivia game show that lets users answer 10 multiple choice questions and win money in real time. The game’s prize money is Rs 10,000 and winners can get their reward directly into their Paytm account. The live quiz covers topics such as current events, technology, food, sports, religion, politics, music, movies and history, according to information available on its Google Play store page.

Voldex

Venture Round in 2022
Voldex is a video game studio established in 2015, specializing in user-generated content (UGC) within popular gaming platforms like Minecraft and Roblox. The studio is dedicated to creating a dynamic environment where unique game concepts are developed and brought to life, enhancing the overall gaming experience for users. By focusing on UGC, Voldex empowers gamers to engage creatively with the games, fostering a community-driven approach that distinguishes its offerings in the competitive gaming landscape.

Midnite

Series A in 2022
Midnite is a betting platform tailored for the esports fan.

Alta

Seed Round in 2022
Alta creates online universes in VR, where players can co-operate or compete to achieve goals across different settings. (Fantasy, medieval.) These are designed specifically for VR, using physical interactions and exploring a vast landscape. The first universe is A Township Tale, a multiplayer experience for high-end VR devices, like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Players discover a magical, medieval town in the mountains, and can fill the town's many roles to survive. Become the blacksmith, miner, fisherman and lumberjack to collect and turn resources into tools and weapons.

Rebel Bots

Seed Round in 2022
Rebel Bots is a digital card fighting game with a science-fiction premise that allows players to compete against each other.

Rebel Bots

Initial Coin Offering in 2022
Rebel Bots is a digital card fighting game with a science-fiction premise that allows players to compete against each other.

Dream Games

Series C in 2022
Dream Games is a mobile gaming company based in Istanbul. Their objective is to combine technology and creativity to develop high-quality mobile games that will be played for years.

DreamCraft

Series A in 2021
DreamCraft Entertainment Inc. develops a game creation and monetization platform that lets video game modders to create and monetize games without programming. Its platform allows game modders to create games without coding or drawing; and reach players across PC and mobile. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Mateo, California.

AudioMob

Series A in 2021
AudioMob Limited owns and operates AudioMob Platform, an advertising technology that provides developers display audio advertising to end users who interact with developer property that use the AudioMob Services. AudioMob Limited was formerly known as JUKEBOX TECHNOLOGY LTD and changed its name to AudioMob Limited in July 2019. AudioMob Limited was incorporated in 2019 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

mod.io

Series A in 2021
mod.io Pty Ltd, founded in 2018 and based in Melbourne, Australia, provides a cross-platform and store-agnostic modding solution for game developers. The company specializes in enabling user-generated content (UGC) through its software development kits (SDK) and comprehensive documentation. Its clientless application programming interface (API) allows developers to efficiently harness player creativity, facilitating the creation and sharing of content and modifications. Additionally, mod.io offers tools for setting up and managing marketplaces for UGC, thereby enhancing the gaming experience and fostering a vibrant community of creators.

Piepacker

Series A in 2021
Piepacker is a free cloud gaming platform to hangout and plays premium retro games with your friends online. Piepacker combines the video with a series of licensed popular retro-style games that friends can easily play together. It is simpler than organizing a discordant group but more interactive than just streaming. So far, the platform has seen long sessions and participation. It was selected by TechCrunch in their top 12 favorite startups of the YC20 batch.

Captain.tv

Series A in 2021
Captain.tv makes games for streamers to play live with their viewers! Streamers are the hosts, and viewers play alongside them and each other live on sites like Twitch!

Ramen VR

Series A in 2021
Design and development of computer game software and virtual reality software. Games and online worlds have great potential in shaping how people behave, both positively, and negatively. We are designing and developing software that will allow us to create virtual societies that enable citizens of our virtual worlds to discover themselves. We believe that friendships, positive experiences, and behaviors that are built in VR, will spill over to reality, allowing users to become more fulfilled, happy, and confident individuals. Our vision is to create connected virtual worlds that empower people to be their best, most authentic selves.

AviaGames

Series B in 2021
AviaGames is a mobile skill gaming company that creates a game competition platform that’s easy for everyone to play and win real money. The company develops and publishes Pocket7Games which is a real-money mobile skill gaming app for players to compete with each other. Players can choose to play against others to win cash rewards in the game. AviaGames was established in 2017 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Genvid Technologies

Series C in 2021
Genvid Technologies develops innovative software tools aimed at enhancing interactive streaming for eSports. Founded in 2016 and based in New York City, the company provides a unique streaming engine that integrates directly with game engines, allowing game developers and broadcasting companies to create tailored broadcasting experiences. Genvid's software includes a software development kit (SDK) that enables developers to incorporate interactive features into their games, facilitating premium broadcasts across various streaming platforms. Their technology allows for real-time adjustments of camera angles, viewer interfaces, and interactive match features, while also providing tools for analyzing player statistics. This approach aims to elevate the experience of live streaming for both audiences and tournament organizers.

Dream Games

Series B in 2021
Dream Games is a mobile gaming company based in Istanbul. Their objective is to combine technology and creativity to develop high-quality mobile games that will be played for years.

VRChat

Series D in 2021
VRChat is a virtual reality social platform established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It enables users to create and explore virtual worlds, allowing them to interact with others in a social setting. The platform facilitates the development of custom avatars and the building of 3D environments, which users can navigate together. Content creators can publish their virtual worlds and sell them through the VRChat marketplace, enhancing the platform's community-driven experience. By providing tools that allow for quick and easy world-building, VRChat fosters creativity and collaboration among its users, making it a unique space for social engagement in virtual reality.

World Makers

Seed Round in 2021
World Makers is a social enterprise that specializes in producing and selling all-natural consumer and gift products. Additionally, the company operates a game development studio focused on creating horror-themed online multiplayer games. This studio develops action-oriented, multiplayer first-person shooter games that challenge players' instincts in trust and deception. By combining elements of entertainment and sustainability, World Makers aims to provide engaging gaming experiences while promoting eco-friendly consumer products.

The Game Band

Seed Round in 2021
The Game Band is a video game studio based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2015 by Sam Rosenthal. The studio is known for creating innovative games for platforms such as Apple Arcade, Nintendo Switch, and PC. One of its notable creations is Blaseball, an online game that uniquely combines elements of baseball with fantasy and absurdist horror, offering a multiplayer collaborative storytelling experience. The Game Band focuses on developing games that reflect contemporary themes, allowing players to engage in a fun and immersive gaming environment.

WinZO

Series B in 2021
WinZO is an e-sports gaming platform established in 2018 and headquartered in New Delhi, India. It provides a diverse selection of over 70 games, including popular titles like carrom, cricket, bubble shooter, fruit samurai, knife up, memory mania, fantasy league, and trivia-based games. The platform combines elements of data science, gaming, and social interaction, catering to a growing audience of gamers in the region.

Multiverse

Series A in 2021
Multiverse, Inc. is an online platform that allows users to create, play, stream, and share tabletop role-playing games. Established in 2019 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the platform is accessible on web, PC, and mobile devices. In addition to gaming, Multiverse provides a marketplace where users can create and sell skins, art, and games, fostering a community of creatives. The company was founded by Sara Alfageeh, Thariq Shihipar, and Hisham Bedri in Boston, Massachusetts, and offers a social gaming experience that enhances user interaction and creativity.

Lightheart Entertainment

Series A in 2021
Lightheart Entertainment Oy is a mobile game development studio located in Helsinki, Finland, established in 2019 by a team of experienced developers. The company focuses on creating engaging mobile games while prioritizing efficient development processes and data-driven decision-making. Lightheart aims to enhance the gaming experience not only through high-quality games but also by innovating the methods used in game development, striving to minimize learning curves and improve scalability.

WinZO

Debt Financing in 2021
WinZO is an e-sports gaming platform established in 2018 and headquartered in New Delhi, India. It provides a diverse selection of over 70 games, including popular titles like carrom, cricket, bubble shooter, fruit samurai, knife up, memory mania, fantasy league, and trivia-based games. The platform combines elements of data science, gaming, and social interaction, catering to a growing audience of gamers in the region.

Dream Games

Series A in 2021
Dream Games is a mobile gaming company based in Istanbul. Their objective is to combine technology and creativity to develop high-quality mobile games that will be played for years.

Redhill Games

Funding Round in 2021
Former Remedy CEO Matias Myllyrinne has collaborated with Wargaming and Remedy technical director Mikko Uromo and Wargaming development director Milos Jerabek to form a new Helsinki game studio, Redhill Games.

Savage Game Studios

Seed Round in 2021
Savage Game Studios is a dynamite team with expertise across all operational functions from art to tech and gameplay.

Parsec

Series B in 2020
Parsec empowers people to connect to their work, games, and friends from anywhere, on any device. Parsec for Teams lets artists, animators, developers, and designers across the creative industries use their powerful PCs and VMs from anywhere, across any device. Our silky smooth, 60FPS+, 4K interactive remote access tools are used by leaders in games, animation, film, broadcast, architecture, and more. Millions of people use Parsec to access their games on the go. Share a link and you’re playing with friends and family.

mod.io

Seed Round in 2020
mod.io Pty Ltd, founded in 2018 and based in Melbourne, Australia, provides a cross-platform and store-agnostic modding solution for game developers. The company specializes in enabling user-generated content (UGC) through its software development kits (SDK) and comprehensive documentation. Its clientless application programming interface (API) allows developers to efficiently harness player creativity, facilitating the creation and sharing of content and modifications. Additionally, mod.io offers tools for setting up and managing marketplaces for UGC, thereby enhancing the gaming experience and fostering a vibrant community of creators.

End Game Interactive

Series A in 2020
End Game Interactive initially built third-party apps for games such as Pokévision. End Game Interactive is a developer of ZombsRoyale.io, a real-time multiplayer shooter that runs in browsers across numerous platforms.

Piepacker

Seed Round in 2020
Piepacker is a free cloud gaming platform to hangout and plays premium retro games with your friends online. Piepacker combines the video with a series of licensed popular retro-style games that friends can easily play together. It is simpler than organizing a discordant group but more interactive than just streaming. So far, the platform has seen long sessions and participation. It was selected by TechCrunch in their top 12 favorite startups of the YC20 batch.

WinZO

Series B in 2020
WinZO is an e-sports gaming platform established in 2018 and headquartered in New Delhi, India. It provides a diverse selection of over 70 games, including popular titles like carrom, cricket, bubble shooter, fruit samurai, knife up, memory mania, fantasy league, and trivia-based games. The platform combines elements of data science, gaming, and social interaction, catering to a growing audience of gamers in the region.

Parsec

Series A in 2020
Parsec empowers people to connect to their work, games, and friends from anywhere, on any device. Parsec for Teams lets artists, animators, developers, and designers across the creative industries use their powerful PCs and VMs from anywhere, across any device. Our silky smooth, 60FPS+, 4K interactive remote access tools are used by leaders in games, animation, film, broadcast, architecture, and more. Millions of people use Parsec to access their games on the go. Share a link and you’re playing with friends and family.

Funtap

Series A in 2020
Funtap provides Mobile Game Publishing and Development, Digital Entertainment Platform and Ecosystem.

Superplus Games

Venture Round in 2020
Superplus Games Oy, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in the development and commercialization of casual multiplayer games for mobile platforms. The company gained notable recognition with its hit game, Hills of Steel, which has achieved over 50 million downloads and earned the Editors’ Choice badge from Google Play. Unlike many developers who focus on competitive genres such as real-time strategy, role-playing games, and first-person shooters, Superplus Games aims to introduce playful competition within the casual gaming sector. Their mission is to create engaging games that players will enjoy and continue to play over time. To support this goal, the company employs a data-driven approach in its decision-making processes.

DreamCraft

Seed Round in 2020
DreamCraft Entertainment Inc. develops a game creation and monetization platform that lets video game modders to create and monetize games without programming. Its platform allows game modders to create games without coding or drawing; and reach players across PC and mobile. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Mateo, California.

End Game Interactive

Seed Round in 2020
End Game Interactive initially built third-party apps for games such as Pokévision. End Game Interactive is a developer of ZombsRoyale.io, a real-time multiplayer shooter that runs in browsers across numerous platforms.

Midnite

Seed Round in 2020
Midnite is a betting platform tailored for the esports fan.

Medal

Series B in 2020
Medal is the easiest way to Create, Watch, Share, and Analyze gaming highlights.

Genvid Technologies

Series B in 2019
Genvid Technologies develops innovative software tools aimed at enhancing interactive streaming for eSports. Founded in 2016 and based in New York City, the company provides a unique streaming engine that integrates directly with game engines, allowing game developers and broadcasting companies to create tailored broadcasting experiences. Genvid's software includes a software development kit (SDK) that enables developers to incorporate interactive features into their games, facilitating premium broadcasts across various streaming platforms. Their technology allows for real-time adjustments of camera angles, viewer interfaces, and interactive match features, while also providing tools for analyzing player statistics. This approach aims to elevate the experience of live streaming for both audiences and tournament organizers.

Bossa Studios

Series B in 2019
Bossa Studios is an indie games developer and publisher founded in 2010. Creators of the BAFTA winning Monstermind, BAFTA nominated Surgeon Simulator, I am Bread and Worlds Adrift, the company has brought a new take on how indie games are played and discovered. With their games being played by millions of gamers worldwide, Bossa aims to create games that defy genres and open up new audiences.

Dream Games

Seed Round in 2019
Dream Games is a mobile gaming company based in Istanbul. Their objective is to combine technology and creativity to develop high-quality mobile games that will be played for years.

Two Hat Security

Series A in 2019
Two Hat Security Ltd., doing business as Community Sift, designs and develops risk-based chat filter and moderation software that protect against threats and high-risk content. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Kelowna, Canada.

Unit 2 Games

Venture Round in 2019
Unit 2 Games is a game creation and sharing platform designed to develop video games. Its platform is accessible to players with little to no experience of game development to be able to create customized versions of their games, enabling users to share their games with each other. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Leamington Spa.

Atomontage

Seed Round in 2019
Atomontage develops a volumetric graphics and simulation platform that can scale to record-breaking data sets and beyond. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.

Roboto Games

Venture Round in 2019
Roboto Games, Inc. is a game development studio based in San Mateo, California, established in 2013. The company creates mobile and computer games for various platforms, including web, PC, Android, and iOS devices. Founded by industry veterans Curt Bererton, Mathilde Pignol, and Vijay Myneni, Roboto Games is known for its innovative approach to game design, combining elements of casual and mid-core gaming. The studio operates with a collaborative philosophy, drawing inspiration from classic storytelling to deliver engaging gaming experiences.

Dusk

Seed Round in 2019
Rune AI Inc. provides an application that connects mobile gamers on voice chat and finds them teammates using artificial intelligence. It offers Rune, a platform that matches and finds players with similar trophies and who speak the same language as the user, as well as allows players to use voice chat, track stats, and earn the brawl boxes. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Ramen VR

Seed Round in 2019
Design and development of computer game software and virtual reality software. Games and online worlds have great potential in shaping how people behave, both positively, and negatively. We are designing and developing software that will allow us to create virtual societies that enable citizens of our virtual worlds to discover themselves. We believe that friendships, positive experiences, and behaviors that are built in VR, will spill over to reality, allowing users to become more fulfilled, happy, and confident individuals. Our vision is to create connected virtual worlds that empower people to be their best, most authentic selves.

Medal

Series A in 2019
Medal is the easiest way to Create, Watch, Share, and Analyze gaming highlights.

BetaDwarf

Series A in 2019
BetaDwarf ApS, established in 2012 and located in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializes in the design and development of video games. The company is known for its cooperative gaming titles, including Forced, Forced Showdown, and Minion Masters, which cater to hardcore gamers on platforms such as Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. BetaDwarf aims to enhance the gaming experience by fostering connections and friendships among players globally through its innovative co-op gameplay.

Drivetime

Series A in 2019
Drivetime, Inc. is a company that develops interactive audio games specifically designed for users to play while driving. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, Drivetime offers a platform that enables hands-free, voice-driven gameplay, allowing players to engage in trivia and challenge friends, family, and co-workers without distraction. The company's focus on non-distracting games aims to enhance the driving experience while prioritizing safety.

VRChat

Series C in 2019
VRChat is a virtual reality social platform established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It enables users to create and explore virtual worlds, allowing them to interact with others in a social setting. The platform facilitates the development of custom avatars and the building of 3D environments, which users can navigate together. Content creators can publish their virtual worlds and sell them through the VRChat marketplace, enhancing the platform's community-driven experience. By providing tools that allow for quick and easy world-building, VRChat fosters creativity and collaboration among its users, making it a unique space for social engagement in virtual reality.

FaceIT

Series B in 2019
FaceIT is the gaming platform for online multiplayer PvP gamers with more than ten million users, and a total of twelve million online gaming sessions each month. It also allows players to easily play in tournaments and leagues for virtual and real-world prizes through automated tournament management and matchmaking technology. FaceIT platform offers all the tools required for publishers and developers to reinforce the esports ecosystem around their game thanks to the advanced software development kit (SDK) which provides game creators with the necessary tools to integrate user-friendly matchmaking, tournaments, and leagues into their titles. They aim to further the esports ecosystem by offering players of all levels the chance to compete in a competitive environment with the games they love while providing publishers and third-party organizers with the tools needed to build their competitive community. FaceIT was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.

Klang Games

Series B in 2019
KLANG GAMES GMBH owns and operates entertainment and game development studio that develops multiplayer games. It offers ReRunners, an online asynchronous multiplayer game for mobile and tablet devices that features an open world and fast-paced racing gameplay. KLANG GAMES GMBH was founded in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Redhill Games

Venture Round in 2019
Former Remedy CEO Matias Myllyrinne has collaborated with Wargaming and Remedy technical director Mikko Uromo and Wargaming development director Milos Jerabek to form a new Helsinki game studio, Redhill Games.

rct AI

Series A in 2019
rct AI is providing AI solutions to the game industry and building the true Metaverse with AI generated content. By using cutting-edge technologies, especially deep learning and reinforcement learning, rct AI creates a truly dynamic and intelligent user experience both on the consumers’ side and production’s side. The founding team ever built a company, Raventech together and helped make it acquired by Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) in 2017.

Popcore

Venture Round in 2019
Popcore GmbH develops mobile games. Its development portfolio includes hyper-casual games, such as pops, puzzles, and others. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Medal

Seed Round in 2019
Medal is the easiest way to Create, Watch, Share, and Analyze gaming highlights.

Gameye

Seed Round in 2019
Developer of a game session hosting software designed to ensure a quality gaming experience for every player. The company's software is an API that provides clients with live multiplayer and matchmaking to reduce redundancy and achieve suitable coverage, enabling studios and esports platforms to develop sessions and dedicated server-based multiplayer games without the hassle of creating, testing, and maintaining global server infrastructure.

Popdog

Series A in 2018
Popdog, Inc. provides e-sports and game-focused online streaming services to players, teams, streamers, tournaments, publishers, agencies, and advertisers. It develops products designed to optimize e-sports and gaming live streaming. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

Activ8

Seed Round in 2018
Activ8 develops and provides powerful web applications for multimedia presentations and CRM-solutions. In 2009, the company started the online platform inimeo.com which shows new ways of creating and embedding multimedia online presentations without the need for any special software or training. It is the "do it yourself" way of authoring and publishing animated presentations using audio, video, images, graphics, and texts. A powerful WYSIWYG editor and a realtime-API for integrating inimeo presentations into 3rd party solutions (e.g. e-learning, recruiting, ...) are available. Another very successful product of Activ8 is the "A8Dropzone" which makes all kinds of file uploads easy and even comes with a built-in media converter for audio and video files. It also provide a free zendesk.com widget and a free Joomla! plugin utilizing the A8Dropzone "sexy" uploads solution.

Activ8

Venture Round in 2018
Activ8 Inc. designs and develops virtual content. The company’s services include web service and media which include bizfolio which operates as a management tool and STAR TIMES which is a media that delivers a spotlight to the people working in the animation; web development; and graphic design which includes 3D model, 2D illustration, and 2D animation. Activ8 Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Minato, Japan.

Wombat Studio

Seed Round in 2018
Wombat Studio, Inc. develops technology that empowers everyone, not just professional artists, to create amazing 3D graphics and animation. Our first app launched, Magic Poser, is a tool that helps artists/hobbyists to create 3D scenes which can either be used for art pieces themselves or for art reference. Unlike many existing 3D apps/softwares that are too expensive, too slow and too complex to use, our app overcomes all of these deficiency is specifically focused on a super intuitive UI, fast performance, and affordable price for everyone regardless of their previous experience. It has gotten great traction and reviews from the creative community, accumulating over 2 million downloads world-wide and a 4.6 rating on App Store and Play Store.

BitStar

Series C in 2018
BitStar Inc. specializes in influencer marketing and support services, catering to a diverse range of industries including travel, gaming, cosmetics, and consumer goods. The company offers a variety of promotional services, including analytics through an in-house developed tool, event management for pop-up stores, and merchandising solutions. Additionally, BitStar provides specialized support services such as VTuber and music production, along with fan club services through its platform called Costa. The company also facilitates media exposure for influencers, including appearances on television and in magazines, while enabling overseas casting opportunities. Founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, BitStar aims to empower individuals, particularly content creators on platforms like YouTube, to showcase their creativity and flourish in a supportive environment.

FRVR

Seed Round in 2018
FRVR Limited provides online computer games. The company is based in Mellieha, Malta.

Klang Games

Series A in 2018
KLANG GAMES GMBH owns and operates entertainment and game development studio that develops multiplayer games. It offers ReRunners, an online asynchronous multiplayer game for mobile and tablet devices that features an open world and fast-paced racing gameplay. KLANG GAMES GMBH was founded in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

TinyBuild

Seed Round in 2018
TinyBuild, LLC is a game design, development, and publishing company founded in 2011 and based in Bellevue, Washington. The company creates video games for various platforms, including desktop, iOS, Android, Xbox, PlayStation, and VR. TinyBuild is known for its focus on games that are instantly engaging and recognizable, adhering to a premium games business model. The company gained recognition with its title "No Time To Explain," which was one of the early projects successfully funded on Kickstarter. In addition to developing its own games, TinyBuild has expanded into publishing third-party titles, identifying projects with significant potential, enhancing their quality, and effectively marketing them to consumers. The company collaborates with distribution partners such as Steam and PlayStation to reach a wider audience.

Genvid Technologies

Series A in 2018
Genvid Technologies develops innovative software tools aimed at enhancing interactive streaming for eSports. Founded in 2016 and based in New York City, the company provides a unique streaming engine that integrates directly with game engines, allowing game developers and broadcasting companies to create tailored broadcasting experiences. Genvid's software includes a software development kit (SDK) that enables developers to incorporate interactive features into their games, facilitating premium broadcasts across various streaming platforms. Their technology allows for real-time adjustments of camera angles, viewer interfaces, and interactive match features, while also providing tools for analyzing player statistics. This approach aims to elevate the experience of live streaming for both audiences and tournament organizers.

Klang Games

Venture Round in 2018
KLANG GAMES GMBH owns and operates entertainment and game development studio that develops multiplayer games. It offers ReRunners, an online asynchronous multiplayer game for mobile and tablet devices that features an open world and fast-paced racing gameplay. KLANG GAMES GMBH was founded in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

5 More Minutes Ltd

Seed Round in 2018
TeacherGaming is an independent game development company that expands game-based learning into classrooms worldwide. Its product lineup includes educational versions of the award-winning games Minecraft and Kerbal Space Program, which have been praised by gamers, parents, and teachers alike. TeacherGaming began by modifying Minecraft to meet the needs of teachers and quickly realized that there was a huge demand for this type of product. In 2013, TeacherGaming announced its second game, Kerbal Space Program. It is based in New York, N.Y.

Typhoon Studios

Seed Round in 2017
Typhoon Studios is an independent game developer in Montréal. The company is dedicated to create new experiences with a unique voice on both PC and console and then help them grow over time with our audience.

SuperData Research

Seed Round in 2017
Founded by veteran games industry researchers, SuperData is the world’s leading provider of market intelligence covering the global markets for free-to-play games, digital console, mobile, PC, streaming media, eSports, and virtual reality. SuperData offers quantitative and qualitative insights on free-to-play gaming, digital console, mobile, PC downloadable, streaming media, eSports, and virtual reality. SuperData helps its customers understand what people play, connect to, watch, and spend on.