Makers Fund

Makers Fund is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in interactive entertainment, backing seed to Series B rounds across North America, Europe and Asia. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Hong Kong, the firm supports founders through an extensive network and deep industry experience in gaming, media and related technology sectors including information technology, B2B and advertising technology.

Matthew Ball

Venture Partner

Chao Zen

Investor

CeCe Cheng

Venture Partner

Jayson Chi

Founding Partner

Jay Chi

Partner

Donovan Duncan

Venture Partner

Gregory Gunadi

Investment Executive

Yohei Ishii

Principal

Kevin Ji

Partner

Ryann Lai

Partner

Jiang Li

Investor

Tyler Matheson

Associate

Archie Stonehill

Investor

Curtis Urbanowicz

Investor

Andrew Willson

Principal

Andrew Wilson

Principal

Andrea Yang

Venture Partner

Lia Zhang

Investor

Alli Óttarsson

Principal

Past deals in Mobile

AudioMob

Venture Round in 2025
AudioMob operates a platform offering non-interruptive audio advertising for mobile gaming audiences. It enables game developers to monetize their games while enhancing player retention and reviews.

Rune

Venture Round in 2024
Rune AI Inc. offers a mobile application designed to enhance the gaming experience for mobile gamers by connecting them through voice chat and facilitating the formation of teams. The platform, known as Rune, utilizes artificial intelligence to match players based on similar trophies and shared languages, enabling users to find compatible teammates effortlessly. In addition to matchmaking, Rune allows players to track their gaming statistics and earn rewards such as brawl boxes. Incorporated in 2018 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Rune AI Inc. aims to redefine how mobile gamers connect and collaborate, creating a more engaging community for shared gaming experiences.

Hadi

Seed Round in 2023
Hadi is a mobile games company co-founded by industry veterans focusing on casual games.

Roboto Games

Series A in 2022
Roboto Games, Inc. is a game development studio based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2013 by Curt Bererton and Mathilde Pignol. The company specializes in creating mobile and computer games, focusing on synchronous multiplayer action games that are designed to be engaging and fun. Roboto Games aims to connect friends and family through its casual multiplayer offerings, while also catering to a broader audience with mid-core games that provide solo gameplay experiences. The studio is composed of experienced professionals from the gaming industry and has a history of innovation, having previously founded ZipZapPlay, a web and Facebook games company sold to PopCap in 2007.

Odyssey Interactive

Series A in 2022
Odyssey Interactive is a Canadian game development studio based in Grand Valley that was formed around a philosophy of creating 'Games you Live.' It emphasizes mobile-first design and aims to deliver emotionally resonant, replayable experiences that keep players thinking about them and feeling connected to a broader community. The studio was founded by four former Riot Games leaders, including veterans from the League of Legends Balance Team, Champion Design, and Teamfight Tactics, who seek to build a world-class development team and culture. Odyssey develops playable, narrative-driven games for console and mobile, offering both competitive and free-to-play experiences designed to foster purpose, community, and longevity.

Magic Games

Seed Round in 2022
Magic Games is a mobile gaming company that designs and develops casual multiplayer puzzle games for mobile devices. It focuses on community-driven, social-first experiences by blending multiplayer puzzle gameplay with user-generated content and by operating a game-creation platform that enables users to craft informal, social-oriented multiplayer games, fostering fellowship through friendly competition.

Treasure Play

Seed Round in 2022
Treasure Play is a Web3-focused game development company that creates engaging gaming experiences for web and mobile platforms. It specializes in AI-powered tools for game developers, offering AI-driven quests, dynamic rewards, and actionable insights to help them grow and monetize their user base. The company seamlessly integrates these tools with existing game infrastructure, enabling developers to acquire users, analyze game performance, and optimize their games.

Dream Games

Series C in 2022
Founded in 2019, Dream Games is a Turkish company based in Istanbul that specializes in developing high-quality mobile games. Combining technology and creativity, the company aims to create casual games that provide engaging experiences for players.

DreamCraft

Series A in 2021
DreamCraft Entertainment Inc. is a game creation and monetization platform founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California. The company provides a user-friendly platform that enables video game modders to create, publish, and monetize games without the need for programming skills. By offering a no-code environment, DreamCraft equips users with tools to design, modify, and host their own games, facilitating a seamless experience for both creators and players across PC and mobile platforms. This approach empowers individuals to turn their gaming ideas into reality and potentially generate income from their creations.

AudioMob

Series A in 2021
AudioMob operates a platform offering non-interruptive audio advertising for mobile gaming audiences. It enables game developers to monetize their games while enhancing player retention and reviews.

mod.io

Series A in 2021
mod.io is a cross-platform mod support and user-generated content service that enables game studios to harness community creativity across PC, console, and mobile. Since its 2019 launch, it has been adopted by more than 50 games and supports a large creator community, with about 400,000 daily users, 600,000 pieces of content, and over 100 million mods installed. The platform provides an accessible API and marketplace to create, manage, and distribute mods and other user-generated content across platforms and stores, helping developers build long-term engagement and creator ecosystems.

AviaGames

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2017, AviaGames develops and publishes mobile skill gaming apps where users can play and win real money. Its flagship platform, Pocket7Games, offers a variety of gaming categories under one membership system. Within two years, the company has achieved significant success in the U.S., leading monthly tournaments and ranking high on app store charts.

Dream Games

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2019, Dream Games is a Turkish company based in Istanbul that specializes in developing high-quality mobile games. Combining technology and creativity, the company aims to create casual games that provide engaging experiences for players.

Gaggle Studios

Venture Round in 2021
Gaggle Studios is a game developer focused on a video chat-integrated gaming platform. The company builds playable games that enable users to chat and communicate in real time while they play, creating immersive social gaming experiences that connect friends and family. Its offerings include a voice-chat integrated social deception game, illustrating the blend of communication and gameplay.

Multiverse

Series A in 2021
Multiverse, Inc. is a web-based platform that facilitates the creation, playing, streaming, and sharing of tabletop role-playing games. Founded in 2019 by Sara Alfageeh, Thariq Shihipar, and Hisham Bedri, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Multiverse not only offers users the ability to engage with games but also provides a marketplace where creatives can design and sell game assets, such as skins and artwork, to the community. The platform is accessible on various devices, including web browsers, PCs, and mobile devices, enhancing user interaction and accessibility.

Lightheart Entertainment

Series A in 2021
Lightheart Entertainment Oy is a mobile game development studio located in Helsinki, Finland. Founded in 2019 by a team of experienced developers, the company focuses on creating engaging mobile gaming experiences. Lightheart aims to innovate the game development process by minimizing time-to-learning and establishing scalable development practices. The studio emphasizes the importance of data and craftsmanship in decision-making, with the goal of not only producing high-quality games but also enhancing the methodologies used to create them.

Dream Games

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2019, Dream Games is a Turkish company based in Istanbul that specializes in developing high-quality mobile games. Combining technology and creativity, the company aims to create casual games that provide engaging experiences for players.

mod.io

Seed Round in 2020
mod.io is a cross-platform mod support and user-generated content service that enables game studios to harness community creativity across PC, console, and mobile. Since its 2019 launch, it has been adopted by more than 50 games and supports a large creator community, with about 400,000 daily users, 600,000 pieces of content, and over 100 million mods installed. The platform provides an accessible API and marketplace to create, manage, and distribute mods and other user-generated content across platforms and stores, helping developers build long-term engagement and creator ecosystems.

Superplus Games

Venture Round in 2020
Superplus Games Oy is a Helsinki-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in the development and commercialization of casual multiplayer games for mobile platforms. The company has achieved significant success with its flagship game, Hills of Steel, which has garnered over 50 million downloads and received recognition as an Editors’ Choice on Google Play. Unlike many developers who focus on competitive genres such as real-time strategy, role-playing, and first-person shooters, Superplus Games aims to introduce playful competition within the casual gaming sector. The company's mission is to create engaging games that players will enjoy for extended periods, and it employs a data-driven approach to inform its development decisions and strategies.

DreamCraft

Seed Round in 2020
DreamCraft Entertainment Inc. is a game creation and monetization platform founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California. The company provides a user-friendly platform that enables video game modders to create, publish, and monetize games without the need for programming skills. By offering a no-code environment, DreamCraft equips users with tools to design, modify, and host their own games, facilitating a seamless experience for both creators and players across PC and mobile platforms. This approach empowers individuals to turn their gaming ideas into reality and potentially generate income from their creations.

End Game Interactive

Seed Round in 2020
End Game Interactive is a game development company known for creating ZombsRoyale.io, a real-time multiplayer shooter accessible through web browsers on various platforms. Originally focused on developing third-party applications for games like Pokévision, the company has since shifted its focus to building an online gaming community that features advanced competitions and interactive experiences. By providing a platform for real-time gameplay and story-based games, End Game Interactive enables gaming enthusiasts to connect and engage with one another, fostering a vibrant online community.

Bossa Studios

Series B in 2019
Bossa Studios is an independent game developer and publisher founded in 2010 and based in London. It creates and releases original titles for Steam, iPad, mobile, handhelds, and consoles, aiming to offer accessible, innovative experiences that defy traditional genres. Its portfolio includes Monstermind (BAFTA-winning), Surgeon Simulator (BAFTA-nominated), I am Bread, and Worlds Adrift, reflecting a focus on comedy, physics-based gameplay, and cross-platform availability to engage diverse audiences.

Dream Games

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2019, Dream Games is a Turkish company based in Istanbul that specializes in developing high-quality mobile games. Combining technology and creativity, the company aims to create casual games that provide engaging experiences for players.

Roboto Games

Venture Round in 2019
Roboto Games, Inc. is a game development studio based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2013 by Curt Bererton and Mathilde Pignol. The company specializes in creating mobile and computer games, focusing on synchronous multiplayer action games that are designed to be engaging and fun. Roboto Games aims to connect friends and family through its casual multiplayer offerings, while also catering to a broader audience with mid-core games that provide solo gameplay experiences. The studio is composed of experienced professionals from the gaming industry and has a history of innovation, having previously founded ZipZapPlay, a web and Facebook games company sold to PopCap in 2007.

Rune

Seed Round in 2019
Rune AI Inc. offers a mobile application designed to enhance the gaming experience for mobile gamers by connecting them through voice chat and facilitating the formation of teams. The platform, known as Rune, utilizes artificial intelligence to match players based on similar trophies and shared languages, enabling users to find compatible teammates effortlessly. In addition to matchmaking, Rune allows players to track their gaming statistics and earn rewards such as brawl boxes. Incorporated in 2018 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Rune AI Inc. aims to redefine how mobile gamers connect and collaborate, creating a more engaging community for shared gaming experiences.

Klang Games

Series B in 2019
Founded in Berlin, Germany in 2013, Klang Games is an independent game development studio focused on creating engaging multiplayer experiences. The company's flagship title, ReRunners, is an asynchronous multiplayer racing game for mobile devices that features an open world and fast-paced gameplay.

Klang Games

Series A in 2018
Founded in Berlin, Germany in 2013, Klang Games is an independent game development studio focused on creating engaging multiplayer experiences. The company's flagship title, ReRunners, is an asynchronous multiplayer racing game for mobile devices that features an open world and fast-paced gameplay.

Klang Games

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in Berlin, Germany in 2013, Klang Games is an independent game development studio focused on creating engaging multiplayer experiences. The company's flagship title, ReRunners, is an asynchronous multiplayer racing game for mobile devices that features an open world and fast-paced gameplay.

Bossa Studios

Series A in 2017
Bossa Studios is an independent game developer and publisher founded in 2010 and based in London. It creates and releases original titles for Steam, iPad, mobile, handhelds, and consoles, aiming to offer accessible, innovative experiences that defy traditional genres. Its portfolio includes Monstermind (BAFTA-winning), Surgeon Simulator (BAFTA-nominated), I am Bread, and Worlds Adrift, reflecting a focus on comedy, physics-based gameplay, and cross-platform availability to engage diverse audiences.
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