Overworld
Seed Round in 2024
Overworld is a game development studio that focuses on creating cross-platform free-to-play games with an emphasis on player ownership. Led by a team experienced in producing successful free-to-play titles, the studio designs a variety of gaming worlds that promote both competitive and social interaction among players. By prioritizing player ownership, Overworld aims to enhance the gaming experience and foster a community around its innovative game offerings.
Oasys
Private Equity Round in 2022
Oasys is a blockchain platform specifically tailored for the gaming industry. It aims to create an ecosystem that facilitates the distribution of gaming channels. By integrating the advantages of public Layer 1 and private Layer 2 blockchain technologies, Oasys provides users with a high-speed experience that minimizes transaction fees. The platform addresses common challenges faced by game developers in integrating blockchain solutions, ultimately enhancing the value and support available to the gaming sector. Through its innovative technology, Oasys seeks to empower both developers and gamers, fostering a more efficient and rewarding gaming environment.
Ola GG is a developer of decentralized gaming software created to provide Hispanic play-to-earn gamers with a community platform. Gamers may earn money from gaming and enhance their quality of life thanks to the company's platform, which offers complete cryptocurrency and blockchain games as well as a sustainable virtual economy's integral web3 products and instructive games.
Playable Worlds
Series B in 2022
Playable Worlds, Inc. is an online game company founded in 2018 and based in San Marcos, California. The company specializes in developing cloud-native games that focus on creating immersive and persistent virtual worlds. By leveraging advanced technology, Playable Worlds aims to deliver rich simulations and engaging gameplay that evolves over time. Their approach enhances community interaction and regular content updates, providing users with a unique and convenient gaming experience. The company's commitment to collective online gaming enables vast-scale environments that offer both depth and accessibility in gameplay.
Gadsme is an advertising firm specializing in the promotion of video games and esports. The company has developed an in-game global advertising platform designed specifically for the gaming and esports sectors. This platform facilitates immersive gaming experiences that enhance user engagement and social interaction. By enabling publishers and advertisers to effectively monetize their ad spaces, Gadsme helps generate substantial revenue while simultaneously improving the overall user experience for players.
Aglet
Venture Round in 2022
Aglet is a digital platform headquartered in Los Angeles, California, that operates a marketplace for virtual sneakers. It connects sneaker enthusiasts, designers, and brands by offering a gamified experience where users can earn in-game currency, compete with players globally, and collect virtual sneakers. Aglet's innovative approach encourages physical activity and real-world interaction, allowing consumers to manage virtual retail shops and bring their sneaker designs to life within a gaming environment. This unique model fosters community engagement among sneakerheads while blending the worlds of gaming and fashion.
GreenPark Sports
Series B in 2021
GreenPark Sports, Inc. is a company that develops and operates an online gaming platform specifically designed for sports and esports fans. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, GreenPark Sports offers a flagship free-to-play mobile game that allows users to engage with sporting events in real-time. This platform enables fans to compete against one another to achieve the title of the "Best Fans" within their leagues and seasons. By creating an interactive virtual sports environment, GreenPark Sports aims to enhance the digital experiences of fans, allowing them to connect with their favorite teams, athletes, and fellow enthusiasts.
Aviagames
Series B in 2021
AviaGames, founded in 2017, is a gaming studio that specializes in developing engaging and competitive mobile gaming applications focused on real-money skill games. Its flagship product, Pocket7Games, offers a diverse range of gaming categories, including casino, puzzle, action, card, math, and brain games, all integrated under a single membership and wallet system for a streamlined user experience. The company has quickly established itself in the gaming industry, achieving significant popularity with its innovative approach and leading monthly tournaments. Although currently concentrating on the U.S. market, AviaGames has plans for expansion into international markets, including the UK, to reach a broader audience.
GreenPark Sports
Series A in 2020
GreenPark Sports, Inc. is a company that develops and operates an online gaming platform specifically designed for sports and esports fans. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, GreenPark Sports offers a flagship free-to-play mobile game that allows users to engage with sporting events in real-time. This platform enables fans to compete against one another to achieve the title of the "Best Fans" within their leagues and seasons. By creating an interactive virtual sports environment, GreenPark Sports aims to enhance the digital experiences of fans, allowing them to connect with their favorite teams, athletes, and fellow enthusiasts.
Immutable Systems
Series B in 2020
Immutable Systems, founded in 2018 and based in Sydney, Australia, develops video games that integrate blockchain technology to enhance player experience. The company, previously known as Fuel Games, focuses on creating a platform that allows players to own digital assets and engage in secure trading. By utilizing the Ethereum blockchain, Immutable Systems aims to provide scalable infrastructure that promotes transparency in in-game economies, empowering players with greater control over their gaming experiences. The company's innovative approach includes offering tools and services that facilitate the development and management of player-owned assets, fostering a user-friendly environment for both gamers and developers.
Stream Captain
Series A in 2020
Stream Captain is a developer of a gaming platform designed to enhance the interaction between streamers and their viewers during live broadcasts. The platform enables streamers to host interactive games that viewers can participate in alongside them, primarily on streaming sites like Twitch. By fostering engagement through chat interactions, the platform keeps audiences captivated while allowing viewers to support their favorite streamers by purchasing or gifting in-game skins. This approach not only enhances the viewing experience but also encourages a sense of community and participation among users.
Playable Worlds
Series A in 2020
Playable Worlds, Inc. is an online game company founded in 2018 and based in San Marcos, California. The company specializes in developing cloud-native games that focus on creating immersive and persistent virtual worlds. By leveraging advanced technology, Playable Worlds aims to deliver rich simulations and engaging gameplay that evolves over time. Their approach enhances community interaction and regular content updates, providing users with a unique and convenient gaming experience. The company's commitment to collective online gaming enables vast-scale environments that offer both depth and accessibility in gameplay.
Aviagames
Venture Round in 2020
AviaGames, founded in 2017, is a gaming studio that specializes in developing engaging and competitive mobile gaming applications focused on real-money skill games. Its flagship product, Pocket7Games, offers a diverse range of gaming categories, including casino, puzzle, action, card, math, and brain games, all integrated under a single membership and wallet system for a streamlined user experience. The company has quickly established itself in the gaming industry, achieving significant popularity with its innovative approach and leading monthly tournaments. Although currently concentrating on the U.S. market, AviaGames has plans for expansion into international markets, including the UK, to reach a broader audience.
Dazzle Rocks
Series A in 2020
Dazzle Rocks Oy is a mobile game development studio based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2014 by industry veterans. The company specializes in designing and developing social multiplayer mobile games that connect players globally through immersive experiences. Their games are built to foster community engagement in a massive multiplayer online environment, appealing to both East Asian and Western markets. Dazzle Rocks employs a proprietary engine that supports features such as virtual world building, a virtual economy, and real-time social communication, allowing players to interact during gameplay. The company's first game, currently in beta testing, is expected to launch in the latter half of 2020, reflecting Dazzle Rocks' commitment to creating meaningful and social gaming experiences.
Bright Star Studios
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Bright Star Studios is a global independent game development studio based in Swatar, Malta, specializing in creating multiplayer online video games. The company focuses on developing next-generation original MMORPG experiences utilizing its proprietary engine. With a diverse team that includes award-winning founders, former professional players, and seasoned entertainment professionals, Bright Star Studios aims to innovate the gaming landscape, specifically within the MMORPG genre. Their flagship title, Ember Sword, represents a modern approach to game design, highlighting a player-owned economy that fosters community engagement and competitive gameplay. The studio's commitment to a free-to-play model across PC, mobile, and browser platforms positions it as a forward-thinking entity dedicated to reshaping the game industry's business paradigms.
Tempo Storm
Seed Round in 2020
Tempo Storm, LLC is an e-sports and gaming entertainment organization founded in 2014 by Andrey Yanyuk and headquartered in North Hollywood, California. The company fields professional e-sports teams and players across various popular online video games, including Hearthstone, Super Smash Bros., Magic: The Gathering, Shadowverse, PUBG Mobile, and Rainbow Six Siege. In addition to its team operations, Tempo Storm manages a gaming website, TempoStorm.com, which offers team information, online content, and videos to engage with the gaming community. The organization aims to create immersive and interactive experiences for gaming enthusiasts, enhancing their enjoyment of the e-sports landscape.
Genvid Technologies
Series B in 2019
Genvid Technologies, Inc. is a software development company specializing in interactive streaming tools tailored for eSports. Founded in 2016 and based in New York City, the company focuses on enabling game developers and broadcasting companies to create unique and engaging streaming experiences. Genvid's technology allows users to customize camera angles, develop real-time streaming compositions, and design viewer interfaces that enhance audience interaction during broadcasts. Additionally, the company's software provides analytics on player statistics, contributing to a more immersive viewing experience. With its developer-grade broadcasting technology integrated with game engines, Genvid Technologies has established itself as a key player in the eSports broadcasting landscape.
RTFKT is a company that specializes in the development of custom-designed sneakers catering to video game enthusiasts and custom apparel fans. The firm creates limited edition sneakers that come with a unique digital counterpart stored on the blockchain, allowing customers to try on virtual versions and unlock special effects. This innovative approach enables users to enjoy their footwear in both the physical and digital realms, as they can trade, sell, or gift these digital copies, enhancing the experience of wearing their shoes in real life and online avatars.
Matcherino
Series A in 2019
Matcherino, Inc. is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, that specializes in providing a crowdfunding platform for esports tournament organizers and game publishers. Established in 2015, Matcherino's platform facilitates the management of esports events by connecting brands and tournament organizers, allowing them to monetize their activities effectively. The platform offers tools that increase tournament prize pools, including options for fans to purchase custom game content and participate in sponsor campaigns to augment funding. Additionally, Matcherino provides financial services, such as prize pool escrow and the transparent distribution of tournament earnings, ensuring compliance with taxation and documentation standards. This enables professional players to compete in recognized tournaments while fostering community engagement and support.