Makers Fund

Makers Fund is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Hong Kong. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on the Interactive Entertainment industry, particularly in gaming. It typically invests between 1 million to 10 million USD and targets seed, series A, and series B funding rounds. Makers Fund seeks opportunities in North America, Europe, and Asia, supporting founders through a robust network and extensive industry experience.

Matthew Ball

Venture Partner

CeCe Cheng

Venture Partner

Jayson Chi

Founding Partner

Jay Chi

Partner

Donovan Duncan

Venture Partner

Yohei Ishii

Principal and Executive, Investment

Kevin Ji

Partner

Ryann Lai

General Partner

Jiang Li

Investor

Tyler Matheson

Associate

Adalsteinn Alli Ottarsson

Principal

Curtis Urbanowicz

Investor

Andrew Willson

General Partner

Andrea Yang

Venture Partner

Chao Zen

Investor

Lia Zhang

Principal

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Hadi

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

Smitten

Series A in 2022
Operator of an online dating application intended to kickstart and have a fun conversation. The company's software turns users' personalities into a type of game and makes it as easy as swiping to get into a conversation, enabling like-minded individuals to connect easily.

Ancient8

Seed Round in 2022
Ancient8 is a decentralized autonomous organization focused on creating the infrastructure for GameFi, emphasizing community development and software solutions. As Vietnam's largest blockchain gaming guild, it facilitates access to the Metaverse through various initiatives, including scholarships, blockchain education, and comprehensive research. Ancient8 aims to democratize social and financial opportunities within the Metaverse, striving to educate and empower a new generation of users. By providing tools and resources, the organization enables individuals to engage in play-to-earn video games while earning rewards, fostering a collaborative environment for the growth of blockchain technology and its applications in gaming.

Ethlas

Seed Round in 2022
Ethlas is a decentralized application that operates in the web3 gaming space, offering a free-to-play, play-to-earn model. The company focuses on creating gaming and infrastructure tools that enhance the usability and safety of blockchain technology for users and businesses alike. Players can engage in various skill-based games, compete in tournaments, and earn crypto rewards, thereby monetizing their gaming experience. Ethlas aims to provide a platform that enables both enjoyment and financial gain through participation in its gaming ecosystem.

Gamefam

Series A in 2022
Developer of video game platform designed to increase the monetization of games through increased engagement. The company's platform combines the efforts of experienced developers, mobile free-to-play producers, and live ops managers to produce games, enabling the gaming community to have a rich and diverse gaming experience.

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.

Hidden Door

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Developer of an online game platform designed for kids to discover and create stories with AI. The company's platform uses AI and natural language processing that allows users to create personalized characters and take them on adventures across a variety of open story worlds, providing children with storytelling games that are AI and ML-generated.

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 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.

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 Inc. is a cloud-based gaming platform founded in 2019 and based in Santa Clara, California. The platform allows users to hang out and play premium retro games with friends online, offering a more interactive experience than traditional streaming services. By combining video with a selection of licensed retro-style games, Piepacker facilitates easy group play without the complexities of organizing through other platforms. The service has gained popularity for its ability to facilitate long gaming sessions and high levels of participation among friends. Piepacker was recognized by TechCrunch as one of the top 12 favorite startups from the Y Combinator 2020 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 for interactive streaming specifically tailored for the eSports industry. Founded in 2016 and based in New York City, the company focuses on providing a unique streaming engine that integrates seamlessly with game engines, allowing game developers and broadcasting companies to enhance the viewer experience. Genvid's technology enables users to create custom camera angles, develop interactive viewer interfaces, and analyze player statistics in real-time. By offering a software development kit (SDK), the company empowers game developers to integrate its tools into their games, facilitating premium interactive broadcasts across multiple streaming platforms.

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 a gaming company that operates an online platform for tabletop role-playing games, allowing users to create, play, stream, and share their own games. Established in 2019 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the platform supports web, PC, and mobile access. It features a marketplace where users can sell and purchase game assets, such as skins and artwork. The company focuses on enabling customized storytelling through a user-friendly game engine that provides tools for personalized designs and adventure crafting, catering to various playstyles. Multiverse aims to foster a community of creatives and gamers, enhancing the tabletop gaming experience.

Lightheart

Series A in 2021
Lightheart Entertainment Oy, founded in 2019 and based in Helsinki, Finland, focuses on developing and publishing mobile games. The company is comprised of experienced developers who aim to enhance the gaming experience by minimizing time-to-learning and creating scalable development processes. Lightheart specializes in action games for both desktop and mobile platforms, striving to deliver engaging, casual gaming experiences that resonate with players. The team is committed to leveraging data-driven decision-making to improve game development practices while ensuring that the quality and enjoyment of their games remain at the forefront.

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 Inc. is a cloud-based gaming platform founded in 2019 and based in Santa Clara, California. The platform allows users to hang out and play premium retro games with friends online, offering a more interactive experience than traditional streaming services. By combining video with a selection of licensed retro-style games, Piepacker facilitates easy group play without the complexities of organizing through other platforms. The service has gained popularity for its ability to facilitate long gaming sessions and high levels of participation among friends. Piepacker was recognized by TechCrunch as one of the top 12 favorite startups from the Y Combinator 2020 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

Venture Round in 2020
Superplus Games Oy is a Helsinki-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing and commercializing casual multiplayer games for mobile devices. The company has gained recognition for its popular game, Hills of Steel, which has been downloaded over 50 million times and has received accolades such as the Editors’ Choice badge from Google Play. Superplus aims to tap into the potential of casual multiplayer gaming, distinguishing itself from many developers who concentrate on more competitive genres. The company focuses on creating accessible and entertaining games that encourage playful competition among players. With a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making, Superplus is dedicated to producing games that foster long-term engagement and enjoyment among users.

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.

Bossa Studios

Series B in 2019
Bossa Studios Limited, founded in 2010 and based in London, United Kingdom, is an indie game developer and publisher known for creating innovative and genre-defying games. The studio has gained recognition for titles such as the BAFTA-winning Monstermind, as well as Surgeon Simulator, I Am Bread, and Worlds Adrift, which reflect its focus on comedic and physics-based gameplay. Bossa Studios aims to engage a broad audience by developing diverse and inclusive gaming experiences across various platforms, including social networks, mobile devices, handhelds, and consoles. Their games are accessible to millions of players worldwide, emphasizing a fresh approach to indie gaming and discovery.

Genvid Technologies

Series B in 2019
Genvid Technologies develops innovative software tools for interactive streaming specifically tailored for the eSports industry. Founded in 2016 and based in New York City, the company focuses on providing a unique streaming engine that integrates seamlessly with game engines, allowing game developers and broadcasting companies to enhance the viewer experience. Genvid's technology enables users to create custom camera angles, develop interactive viewer interfaces, and analyze player statistics in real-time. By offering a software development kit (SDK), the company empowers game developers to integrate its tools into their games, facilitating premium interactive broadcasts across multiple streaming platforms.

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

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 Limited, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Warwickshire, United Kingdom, specializes in developing Crayta, a platform that facilitates the creation and sharing of video games. This collaborative platform allows users, including those with little to no experience in game development, to create customized multiplayer titles. By enabling both developers and non-developers to design and share their games, Unit 2 Games aims to democratize game creation and foster a vibrant community of creators and players.

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, founded in 2013 by Curt Bererton, Mathilde Pignol, and Vijay Myneni. The company specializes in creating mobile and computer games for various platforms, including web, PC, Android, and iOS. Roboto Games focuses on developing casual multiplayer and mid-core games that aim to foster social interaction among players, allowing friends and family to connect through gaming. Their portfolio includes games that offer both solo and multiplayer experiences, catering to a diverse audience of casual gamers. The studio is characterized by a dedicated team of industry veterans who are committed to innovation in game design.

Dusk

Seed Round in 2019
Rune AI Inc. offers a mobile application designed to enhance the gaming experience for mobile gamers by connecting them through voice chat and facilitating the formation of teams. The platform, known as Rune, utilizes artificial intelligence to match players based on similar trophies and shared languages, enabling users to find compatible teammates effortlessly. In addition to matchmaking, Rune allows players to track their gaming statistics and earn rewards such as brawl boxes. Incorporated in 2018 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Rune AI Inc. aims to redefine how mobile gamers connect and collaborate, creating a more engaging community for shared gaming experiences.

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 a gaming platform designed for online multiplayer player-versus-player gamers, boasting over ten million users and twelve million gaming sessions each month. The platform facilitates participation in tournaments and leagues for both virtual and real-world prizes through its automated tournament management and matchmaking technology. It provides game developers with tools to enhance the esports ecosystem, enabling them to integrate user-friendly matchmaking and tournament features into their games. By promoting competitive play across various skill levels, FACEIT aims to create an inclusive environment for gamers while supporting publishers and third-party organizers in building their competitive communities. Founded in 2011, FACEIT is based in London, England.

Klang Games

Series B in 2019
Klang Games GmbH is an independent game development studio based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2013. The company specializes in creating multiplayer games, with a focus on delivering next-generation gaming experiences. Its flagship project, ReRunners: Race for the World, is an online asynchronous multiplayer game designed for mobile and tablet devices, featuring an open world and fast-paced racing gameplay. The studio is comprised of a diverse team of twelve individuals who share a passion for gaming and innovation. Klang Games aims to develop sustainable products by offering unique playing experiences and utilizing innovative technology, distinctive art styles, and community building within the gaming ecosystem.

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 specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions for the gaming industry and aims to advance the concept of the Metaverse through AI-generated content. Utilizing advanced technologies such as deep learning and reinforcement learning, rct AI enhances user experiences for both consumers and game developers. The company's AI engine, known as Chaos Box, equips designers with the necessary tools to create dynamic and intelligent gaming environments. The founding team previously established Raventech, which was acquired by Baidu in 2017, showcasing their expertise and commitment to innovation in the field.

Popcore

Venture Round in 2019
Popcore GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the development of mobile games. The company focuses on creating hyper-casual games, particularly in the genres of pops and puzzles. By offering ad-driven gaming experiences, Popcore aims to provide accessible and entertaining options for mobile gamers across various application stores.

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 is an independent game development studio based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2013. The company specializes in creating multiplayer games, with a focus on delivering next-generation gaming experiences. Its flagship project, ReRunners: Race for the World, is an online asynchronous multiplayer game designed for mobile and tablet devices, featuring an open world and fast-paced racing gameplay. The studio is comprised of a diverse team of twelve individuals who share a passion for gaming and innovation. Klang Games aims to develop sustainable products by offering unique playing experiences and utilizing innovative technology, distinctive art styles, and community building within the gaming ecosystem.

TinyBuild

Seed Round in 2018
TinyBuild, LLC is a video game developer and publisher based in Bellevue, Washington, founded in 2011. The company specializes in designing and publishing games across multiple platforms, including desktop, iOS, Android, Xbox, and PlayStation. TinyBuild is known for its commitment to creating engaging and recognizable games, exemplified by its successful title "No Time To Explain," which was one of the early projects funded through Kickstarter. In addition to developing its own titles, TinyBuild is expanding its operations to publish third-party games, focusing on identifying promising projects, enhancing their quality, and effectively marketing them. The company aims to establish long-lasting intellectual properties by partnering with developers to build multi-game and multimedia franchises, leveraging distribution channels such as Steam and PlayStation.

Genvid Technologies

Series A in 2018
Genvid Technologies develops innovative software tools for interactive streaming specifically tailored for the eSports industry. Founded in 2016 and based in New York City, the company focuses on providing a unique streaming engine that integrates seamlessly with game engines, allowing game developers and broadcasting companies to enhance the viewer experience. Genvid's technology enables users to create custom camera angles, develop interactive viewer interfaces, and analyze player statistics in real-time. By offering a software development kit (SDK), the company empowers game developers to integrate its tools into their games, facilitating premium interactive broadcasts across multiple streaming platforms.

Klang Games

Venture Round in 2018
Klang Games GmbH is an independent game development studio based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2013. The company specializes in creating multiplayer games, with a focus on delivering next-generation gaming experiences. Its flagship project, ReRunners: Race for the World, is an online asynchronous multiplayer game designed for mobile and tablet devices, featuring an open world and fast-paced racing gameplay. The studio is comprised of a diverse team of twelve individuals who share a passion for gaming and innovation. Klang Games aims to develop sustainable products by offering unique playing experiences and utilizing innovative technology, distinctive art styles, and community building within the gaming ecosystem.

TeacherGaming

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 Inc. is an independent game developer based in Montreal, Canada, established in 2017. The company focuses on creating innovative gaming experiences for both PC and console platforms, aiming to establish a unique voice in the industry. Typhoon Studios emphasizes the importance of nurturing and evolving its games in collaboration with its audience. As of December 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Google LLC.

SuperData

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.

Bossa Studios

Series A in 2017
Bossa Studios Limited, founded in 2010 and based in London, United Kingdom, is an indie game developer and publisher known for creating innovative and genre-defying games. The studio has gained recognition for titles such as the BAFTA-winning Monstermind, as well as Surgeon Simulator, I Am Bread, and Worlds Adrift, which reflect its focus on comedic and physics-based gameplay. Bossa Studios aims to engage a broad audience by developing diverse and inclusive gaming experiences across various platforms, including social networks, mobile devices, handhelds, and consoles. Their games are accessible to millions of players worldwide, emphasizing a fresh approach to indie gaming and discovery.
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