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 Real Time

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.

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.

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!

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.
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