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 Virtual Reality

FRVR

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FRVR

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