Afference
Seed Round in 2024
Afference specializes in wearable electronics, focusing on innovative technologies that bridge the gap between digital and physical experiences. Their core product enables users to interact with various devices such as VR, AR, and gaming consoles through advanced neural stimulation, providing tactile feedback.
Magic Potion Games
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Magic Potion Games is a computer gaming company specializing in online, social gaming experiences for children. It operates a platform offering engaging, age-appropriate virtual worlds, prioritizing safety and trust for both young users and their parents.
Nerd Street Gamers
Venture Round in 2024
Nerd Street Gamers (NSG) is a national network of esports facilities and events dedicated to powering competitive opportunities for gamers. The company promotes greater access to the esports industry, laying a national framework for esports talent development and high-quality gaming tournaments. NSG has received early backing from SeventySix Capital, a premier sports tech venture capital firm, Comcast Spectacor and Five Below.
Pok Pok
Venture Round in 2024
Pok Pok is a pioneering female-led company focused on nurturing the next generation of creative thinkers via digital play. Their flagship Montessori-inspired app, 'Pok Pok', engages children aged 2-7 in educational gameplay that encourages critical thinking without being addictive or overwhelming.
k-ID is a developer of digital security technology focused on enhancing the online gaming experience for children and teens. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools that simplifies compliance with global regulations, enabling game developers to create safer and more engaging platforms for young users. Its platform includes features for onboarding, authentication, and user management, as well as automated notifications for updates and new features. Additionally, k-ID addresses country-specific legal requirements and facilitates parental consent processes through one-click API integration. By establishing a unified framework for age-appropriate access, k-ID empowers kids, teens, parents, and developers in navigating the complexities of online gaming regulations.
Afference
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Afference specializes in wearable electronics, focusing on innovative technologies that bridge the gap between digital and physical experiences. Their core product enables users to interact with various devices such as VR, AR, and gaming consoles through advanced neural stimulation, providing tactile feedback.
CANOPUS Networks
Series A in 2023
Canopus Networks Pty Ltd is an Australian company founded in 2018, specializing in software-defined networking and artificial intelligence technologies. The company focuses on providing solutions for internet service providers to effectively manage and isolate streaming video and gaming traffic, ensuring a consistent user experience during network congestion. Canopus develops a platform that offers encryption-proof network observability, enabling high-speed analysis of network flows. This platform is essential for telecommunications operators who need to monitor application and network performance amidst increasing data rates and encryption challenges. Canopus serves various sectors, including fixed operators, gaming, 5G mobile operators, live video streaming, business applications, security, and government entities.
Proxima
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Building interactive media for the next generation
Rocket Science
Seed Round in 2023
Rocket Science Group is a game development studio that focuses on designing online features and creating innovative tools and services to enhance the gaming experience. The company specializes in connecting game publishers with players and facilitating interactions among players through metagame systems and social play. By targeting niche markets and employing expert talent, Rocket Science Group aims to provide comprehensive support that enables game developers to successfully deploy their games on a global scale.
Mino Games
Series B in 2023
Mino Games is a mobile gaming studio focused on creating free-to-play games that engage a broad audience. Based in Montreal, the company gained recognition with its top-grossing mobile game, Mino Monsters, which has achieved over 13 million downloads. Mino Games is committed to developing captivating multi-platform strategy games that allow players to collect and battle pet monsters, complemented by an animated series of cartoon shorts. Their latest title, Cat Game, has already entered the App Store's Top 100 Grossing Chart in Canada and is expected to become a global success upon its official launch. With a small, passionate team of engineers, artists, and analysts, Mino Games is actively seeking to expand its workforce to support ongoing and future projects as it continues to grow in the competitive mobile gaming market.
Carry1st is a full-stack publisher of mobile social games and interactive content focused on frontier markets, particularly Africa. Founded in 2018, it handles publishing, distribution, localization, user acquisition, marketing, monetization, and customer experience for partner games, enabling developers to reach new audiences through global studios. The company operates with a global team across multiple countries and collaborates with leading studios to grow its portfolio in untapped markets. It has raised capital from notable investors, including Riot Games and others, to fund growth and partnerships.
Spark.art
Seed Round in 2022
Huohua Yinyue has over 600,000 audio library resources with full copyright and price rights, including RF and RM authorization forms. Hundreds of enterprises in industries such as advertising, short videos, and variety shows have exported bespoke enterprise-level music commercial SaaS services such as enterprise editions, standard editions, and extreme editions.
Spark operates as a digital studio to create, inspire, and play with others.
Cognitive3D
Seed Round in 2022
Cognitive3D is a technology company specializing in 3D spatial analytics for virtual, augmented, and mixed reality environments. The company's platform records, measures, aggregates, and analyzes user behavior data from immersive experiences, providing brands with actionable insights to enhance product development and training outcomes. By offering enterprise-grade analytics tools such as heat mapping and segmentation, Cognitive3D enables businesses to optimize user engagement and make informed decisions. Its innovative approach not only simplifies data collection and analysis but also creates a new framework for understanding user interactions in these dynamic environments.
Founded in 2014, Wolf3D specializes in creating realistic 3D avatars of people for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) communication, games, and custom mannequins. Utilizing advanced 3D scanning technology, the company operates globally, with headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia, and offices in Los Angeles, California.
ByteBrew
Seed Round in 2022
ByteBrew is a comprehensive game analytics platform tailored for mobile game developers. It offers a robust suite of tools within a single lightweight SDK, providing essential features such as analytics, retention and monetization tracking, player progression monitoring, remote configuration, A/B testing, custom event tracking, and attribution measurement. ByteBrew aims to empower game developers by granting them access to the analytical capabilities typically utilized by larger publishers, thereby facilitating the growth of their mobile games. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and is available at no cost, making it accessible to a wide range of developers looking to enhance their game's performance and scalability. Trusted by over 10,000 developers, ByteBrew stands out as a vital resource in the gaming industry.
Founded in 2018 by Joe Schaeppi (CEO) and Bastian Bergmann (COO), Solsten is a Berlin-based AI company specializing in understanding human behavior within digital environments. Its platform, used by key decision-makers across various industries including gaming and medium-to-large studios, leverages AI to analyze psychological traits and behaviors, enabling personalized marketing strategies, content creation, and customer engagement.
Pok Pok
Seed Round in 2022
Pok Pok is a pioneering female-led company focused on nurturing the next generation of creative thinkers via digital play. Their flagship Montessori-inspired app, 'Pok Pok', engages children aged 2-7 in educational gameplay that encourages critical thinking without being addictive or overwhelming.
echoAR
Venture Round in 2022
EchoAR develops a cloud-based platform enabling developers and creators to build, manage, and deploy augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications. Incorporated in 2018, it's headquartered in New York.
Mirror Engine
Pre Seed Round in 2022
The Mirror operates an online gaming platform designed to support game developers and 3D creators. Its focus is on creating and facilitating a metaverse engine that streamlines the game development process. The platform enables seamless transitions between building and playing games, while also providing essential services such as networking, payments, authentication, and publishing. This comprehensive approach empowers creators, developers, and designers to innovate and develop new games within the metaverse, fostering community engagement and helping them achieve their full potential.
Sanlo is a specialized financial services provider focused on supporting gaming and app companies in managing their finances and accessing capital for growth. The company understands the unique challenges faced by game developers and offers a range of tailored products designed to simplify business operations. By providing guidance, technology, tools, and insights, Sanlo enables its clients to achieve sustainable and scalable growth while maintaining financial health. Its mission is to empower gaming ventures, allowing developers to concentrate on creating engaging gaming experiences without being burdened by financial complexities.
Gamefam is a prominent video game development studio founded in 2019 by Joe Ferencz and based in Los Angeles, California. Specializing in the Roblox platform, the company employs over 100 industry veterans and Roblox natives who collaborate to create engaging and innovative games. Gamefam's mission is to enhance the gaming experience by bringing creators' visions to life through teamwork and proven best practices. By focusing on increasing game monetization and player engagement, Gamefam aims to provide the gaming community with diverse and memorable experiences.
Legends Of Learning
Seed Round in 2022
Legends of Learning, Inc. is an educational technology company that specializes in game-based learning, offering a platform that enables educators to create engaging and interactive learning experiences for students. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an additional office in Timonium, Maryland, the company provides access to a diverse library of curriculum-based games across various subjects, including earth and space, life, and physical sciences. Educators can browse these resources to develop customized playlists that align with their lesson plans, enhancing classroom engagement and subject mastery. Legends of Learning focuses on research-driven approaches to ensure that its offerings effectively support educational goals and foster a productive learning environment.
Carry1st is a full-stack publisher of mobile social games and interactive content focused on frontier markets, particularly Africa. Founded in 2018, it handles publishing, distribution, localization, user acquisition, marketing, monetization, and customer experience for partner games, enabling developers to reach new audiences through global studios. The company operates with a global team across multiple countries and collaborates with leading studios to grow its portfolio in untapped markets. It has raised capital from notable investors, including Riot Games and others, to fund growth and partnerships.
StageZero Technologies
Seed Round in 2022
StageZero develops an AI-based language data platform that facilitates data labeling and application monetization. It partners with app developers to create a network of data labeling users, offering tailored data services for enterprises while ensuring GDPR compliance.
Edgegap Technologies Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, specializes in gaming infrastructure services. The company's core offering is edge computing, which empowers video game studios, publishers, and developers to manage multiplayer environments more efficiently, reducing latency and enhancing player experience. Edgegap's unique solutions enable gaming companies to offload management complexities, thereby reducing costs and improving overall performance.
Sipher is a Vietnamese gaming studio that develops multiplayer dungeon computer games leveraging blockchain technology. It integrates blockchain for authenticating digital items, unifying artwork, storytelling, and decentralized financial technologies.
EchoAR develops a cloud-based platform enabling developers and creators to build, manage, and deploy augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications. Incorporated in 2018, it's headquartered in New York.
Role develops an online platform for playing and creating role-playing games. It offers high-quality video and audio, configurable character sheets, adjustable dice, maps, tokens, painting features, and integrated text chat with direct messaging.
Hiber is a Gothenburg-based platform that enables users to create and play 3D interactive experiences without coding across web browsers and mobile devices. Founded in 2017, it operates a social gaming and entertainment ecosystem centered on HiberWorld, a web-based environment where people can build and share 3D worlds, games, and social spaces. The platform evolved from browser-based creation to include touch-enabled mobile creation, expanding access and user-generated content to more than a million experiences such as virtual worlds, 3D hangouts, games, and interactive exhibits. Hiber supports no-code and coding options and, with AI-powered features and natural-language input, aims to let users express themselves through interactive 3D media accessible from mobile and desktop devices.
Quicksave
Seed Round in 2021
Quicksave Interactive is a Helsinki-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing chat game platforms aimed at enhancing social messaging applications. The company focuses on creating engaging gaming-based chatting applications that integrate HTML5 and TypeScript technologies, as well as proprietary tools for blockchain game development. Quicksave's mission is to redefine the gaming experience on social messaging platforms by offering a variety of interactive games that enhance communication and social interaction among users. Through its innovative approach, Quicksave Interactive aims to improve gameplay experiences while allowing gamers to engage within their preferred messaging environments.
Sky Mavis
Series A in 2021
Sky Mavis is a technology company focused on developing decentralized applications and services, particularly within the realms of blockchain and video gaming. As a blockchain studio, it creates immersive virtual worlds featuring player-owned economies and marketplaces for trading digital assets. This innovative approach empowers gamers with economic freedom, allowing them to buy and sell collectibles, thereby enhancing their gaming experience and engagement. Sky Mavis aims to redefine the landscape of digital gaming through its commitment to creating practical applications that leverage blockchain technology.
Carry1st is a full-stack publisher of mobile social games and interactive content focused on frontier markets, particularly Africa. Founded in 2018, it handles publishing, distribution, localization, user acquisition, marketing, monetization, and customer experience for partner games, enabling developers to reach new audiences through global studios. The company operates with a global team across multiple countries and collaborates with leading studios to grow its portfolio in untapped markets. It has raised capital from notable investors, including Riot Games and others, to fund growth and partnerships.
Hiber is a Gothenburg-based platform that enables users to create and play 3D interactive experiences without coding across web browsers and mobile devices. Founded in 2017, it operates a social gaming and entertainment ecosystem centered on HiberWorld, a web-based environment where people can build and share 3D worlds, games, and social spaces. The platform evolved from browser-based creation to include touch-enabled mobile creation, expanding access and user-generated content to more than a million experiences such as virtual worlds, 3D hangouts, games, and interactive exhibits. Hiber supports no-code and coding options and, with AI-powered features and natural-language input, aims to let users express themselves through interactive 3D media accessible from mobile and desktop devices.
Goss is a developer of a social gaming platform that allows users to place bets on events and items based on their personal preferences. The company's application is designed for both web and mobile environments, providing a user-friendly experience primarily targeted at women interested in wagering on social and fashion events. By fostering a fun and interactive setting, Goss aims to engage users in a unique social gaming experience that combines betting with their interests.
Dorian is a no-code platform that lets writers turn stories into interactive games, invite friends to play, and monetize their content. Using a flowchart-style interface, users can design characters and backgrounds from built-in assets or by uploading their own, turning fiction into interactive experiences that can be streamed and monetized within a game economy. The service targets writers and their fans, including a female-first audience, and operates in the entertainment sector. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in California.
Lootcakes
Seed Round in 2020
Lootcakes Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2012 that provides an online platform focused on gaming data, particularly for free-to-play games. The platform allows players to consolidate their gaming activity and social engagement across different platforms. By utilizing in-game purchasing and social data, Lootcakes connects high-value players—those who spend money and engage socially with others—to game publishers. This connection is essential as game publishers increasingly rely on these players, who drive revenue and attract new users through their social interactions. Lootcakes aims to empower gamers by helping them unlock the value of their game activity data, enabling them to benefit from their influence within the gaming community.
Hiber is a Gothenburg-based platform that enables users to create and play 3D interactive experiences without coding across web browsers and mobile devices. Founded in 2017, it operates a social gaming and entertainment ecosystem centered on HiberWorld, a web-based environment where people can build and share 3D worlds, games, and social spaces. The platform evolved from browser-based creation to include touch-enabled mobile creation, expanding access and user-generated content to more than a million experiences such as virtual worlds, 3D hangouts, games, and interactive exhibits. Hiber supports no-code and coding options and, with AI-powered features and natural-language input, aims to let users express themselves through interactive 3D media accessible from mobile and desktop devices.
Blerp, Inc. is an audio expression platform that allows users to find, create, and share short soundbites, audio memes, and soundboards. Founded in 2016 and based in Sandy, Utah, the company provides a user-friendly interface for discovering and sharing audio content across various messaging platforms and social networks. Blerp enables users to enhance their communication through engaging audio clips, facilitating a more dynamic interaction in voice chats, messaging, and live streams. By offering a wide range of soundbites, Blerp enhances social media content creation, making it easier for users to express themselves and share memorable moments.
Opera Event
Series A in 2020
Opera Event, Inc. is a technology company based in Fremont, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in designing and developing an online media engagement software solution known as the Influencer Management Platform (IMP), specifically tailored for the gaming industry. The platform empowers sponsors to establish and manage their influencer affiliate networks, oversee content creators and campaigns, and enhance existing influencer platforms. Additionally, it facilitates collaboration between influencers, sponsors, and esports teams, promoting audience engagement through features like quest mode. By providing these tools, Opera Event, Inc. supports esports and streaming teams in effectively managing their operations and partnerships, enabling content creators to cultivate their digital brands across various platforms.
Rupie Network
Seed Round in 2020
Rupie is an AI-driven platform connecting video game developers with vetted talent for project-based work. It provides accurate cost and time projections, facilitates negotiations, and handles administrative tasks, allowing developers to focus on creating games.
Edgegap
Seed Round in 2019
Edgegap Technologies Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, specializes in gaming infrastructure services. The company's core offering is edge computing, which empowers video game studios, publishers, and developers to manage multiplayer environments more efficiently, reducing latency and enhancing player experience. Edgegap's unique solutions enable gaming companies to offload management complexities, thereby reducing costs and improving overall performance.
ShapeShift Gaming
Seed Round in 2019
ShapeShift Gaming, founded in 2018 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, develops Jumper.tv, a streaming content aggregator and viewership platform designed to enhance the gaming and eSports viewing experience. The company's platform captures, tracks, and analyzes live video game streams from various sources, utilizing proprietary computer vision and machine learning algorithms to make viewing more interactive. Composed of passionate gamers, ShapeShift Gaming aims to provide all users with an engaging and unique viewing experience.
Muxy, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing interactive streaming software tailored for live broadcasters, particularly on the Twitch platform. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, Muxy creates a variety of tools aimed at enhancing the streaming experience for both content creators and their audiences. Its offerings include the Muxy Extension Development Kit, which provides a library and backend for creating Twitch extensions, and Muxy Alerts, which generates customizable notifications for followers, donations, subscriptions, and hosts. Additionally, Muxy's platform supports the development of interactive live video applications, enabling real-time audience engagement and analytics, thus facilitating a new revenue stream for streamers.
EQU8 Anti-Cheat
Seed Round in 2019
Int3 is a software development company providing anti-cheating software solution for the online-gaming industry.
Haste is an information technology company specializing in internet optimization software tailored for gaming. The company has developed a patent-pending solution that operates on a customized network infrastructure, designed to significantly reduce latency, packet loss, and jitter. By leveraging unique protocols and routing algorithms, Haste creates a mesh network that provides private connectivity to specific real-time applications. This approach enhances the user experience for esports enthusiasts, allowing them to engage in online competitive games with greater smoothness and speed. Through its innovative technology, Haste aims to improve network performance and deliver a superior gaming experience.
Upcomer
Seed Round in 2019
Upcomer is an innovative platform dedicated to connecting esports fans worldwide. It offers engaging content, news updates, and community forums for various PC, mobile, and console games.
Game of Whales
Seed Round in 2019
Game of Whales is a developer of a monetization optimization platform aimed at enhancing in-app purchases for mobile games. The company utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze user behavior in real-time, allowing it to micro-segment players based on their gaming activity. This automated approach enables Game of Whales to interact with users effectively, taking into account their progress and resources within the game. By continuously optimizing its performance without the need for human intervention, the platform provides clients with a real-time dashboard that tracks key performance indicators, such as conversion rates and retention rates. This capability helps game developers maximize player lifetime value and minimize churn, ultimately driving profitability.
Opera Event
Seed Round in 2019
Opera Event, Inc. is a technology company based in Fremont, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in designing and developing an online media engagement software solution known as the Influencer Management Platform (IMP), specifically tailored for the gaming industry. The platform empowers sponsors to establish and manage their influencer affiliate networks, oversee content creators and campaigns, and enhance existing influencer platforms. Additionally, it facilitates collaboration between influencers, sponsors, and esports teams, promoting audience engagement through features like quest mode. By providing these tools, Opera Event, Inc. supports esports and streaming teams in effectively managing their operations and partnerships, enabling content creators to cultivate their digital brands across various platforms.
Askott Entertainment
Seed Round in 2019
Askott Entertainment is a comprehensive development company that operates at the intersection of esports and regulated online gaming. Founded in 2014 and based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the company specializes in providing a robust iGaming platform known as Chameleon, aimed at engaging the esports and millennial demographics. Askott Entertainment's expertise encompasses all facets of the iGaming industry, including licensing, hosting, payments, security, and mobile solutions. By offering a range of services from project consultation to complete product development, the company positions itself as a full-service partner for clients seeking to navigate the complexities of the regulated gaming landscape.
Diversion develops a cutting-edge code management platform that enhances collaboration among software development teams. Its platform offers synchronized environments, custom metadata for repository objects, and a cloud workspace, ensuring secure and efficient collaboration on large-scale code bases while improving developer experience.