Makers Fund

Makers Fund, established in 2017, is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in the interactive entertainment and gaming sectors. The firm invests in seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, with a typical investment size ranging from $1 million to $10 million. Makers Fund operates globally, with a focus on North America, Europe, and Asia, and supports founders through an extensive network and deep industry experience.

Matthew Ball

Venture Partner

CeCe Cheng

Venture Partner

Jayson Chi

Founding Partner

Jay Chi

Founding Partner

Ryann Lai

Partner

Jiang Li

Principal

Tyler Matheson

Investor

Alli Óttarsson

Principal

Archie Stonehill

Investor

Curtis Urbanowicz

Investor

Andrew Willson

General Partner

Andrew Wilson

Principal

Andrea Yang

Investment Associate

Zen Chao

Investor

Lia Zhang

Investor

Past deals in Art

Human Computer

Seed Round in 2025
Human Computer is a standalone video game studio dedicated to crafting innovative and narratively rich gaming experiences. The company specializes in developing original games that push creative boundaries, allowing players to engage with compelling stories on various platforms.

Xixiang Ecological Chain Collection

Seed Round in 2023
Xixiang Ecological Chain Collection is a Web3 digital collection platform that includes encrypted art production, promotion, and collecting, as well as IP permission.

Neon Koi

Seed Round in 2021
Neon Koi is a game development studio focused on creating immersive gaming experiences. The company specializes in shooter-based games, primarily designed as cooperative player-versus-environment experiences. This approach allows gaming enthusiasts to engage in competitive gameplay while collaborating with others. With a skilled team proficient in various operational functions, including art, technology, and gameplay, Neon Koi aims to deliver innovative and engaging titles that resonate with players.

Activ8

Venture Round in 2018
Activ8 Inc. is a content development company based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in designing and developing virtual content, including the creation of 3D models, 2D illustrations, and 2D animations. The company's offerings encompass virtualization, metaverse production, and the development of a virtual talent platform that facilitates job matching for virtual talent and the sale of original goods. Activ8 also provides services such as event sponsorship and operates tools like Bizfolio, which serves as a management system, and STAR TIMES, a media outlet showcasing professionals in animation, web development, and graphic design.

Wombat Studio

Seed Round in 2018
Wombat Studio, Inc. develops technology that empowers everyone, not just professional artists, to create amazing 3D graphics and animation. Our first app launched, Magic Poser, is a tool that helps artists/hobbyists to create 3D scenes which can either be used for art pieces themselves or for art reference. Unlike many existing 3D apps/softwares that are too expensive, too slow and too complex to use, our app overcomes all of these deficiency is specifically focused on a super intuitive UI, fast performance, and affordable price for everyone regardless of their previous experience. It has gotten great traction and reviews from the creative community, accumulating over 2 million downloads world-wide and a 4.6 rating on App Store and Play Store.
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