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

Founding 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

Zen Chao

Investor

Lia Zhang

Investor

Past deals in Entertainment

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Funtap

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

Medal

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

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.

Medal

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

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.

Medal

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

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

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.

FRVR

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