Shima Capital

Shima Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2021, with its headquarters located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The firm specializes in investing in blockchain startups and seeks to support companies across various sectors, including analytics, consumer technology, decentralized finance, gaming, infrastructure, regenerative finance, and web3. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Shima Capital is committed to fostering innovation within the blockchain ecosystem by providing financial backing and strategic guidance to emerging companies in these industries.

Yida Gao

Managing General Partner

Rugi Kavamahanga

Venture Partner, Brazil

Michael Liou

Venture Partner

Nick Metzler

Venture Partner

Past deals in Video Games

GOMBLE

Series A in 2024
GOMBLE creates blockchain-based casual games that focus on the game's core fun rather than just playing for the money.

Arcade2earn

Initial Coin Offering in 2024
Arcade offers a GameFi Platform that allows crypto enthusiasts, institutions, game developers, and those interested in the metaverse to play and earn with access to the ecosystem. The company was established in 2021.

Yee-Haw Monster Trucks

Seed Round in 2023
Yee-Haw Monster Trucks is a game studio dedicated to building new types of decentralized virtual worlds.

Pixion Games Limited

Seed Round in 2023
Pixion Games Limited is a pioneering force in the realm of competitive multiplayer gaming, driven by a steadfast commitment to accessibility, enjoyment, and empowerment. Founded on May 2, 2017, by Kam Punia, our company boasts a dedicated team of 50 individuals passionate about revolutionizing the gaming landscape. At Pixion, we believe that competitive gaming should be inclusive and rewarding for all, which is why we've introduced Lunchtime Esports, a new frontier in snackable competitive gaming experiences. Our blockchain-powered platform, Pixion League, not only fosters intense competition but also ensures that players truly own their rewards, embodying our vision of Play-to-Own gaming. With an annual revenue of $2 million, Pixion Games stands as a beacon of innovation, redefining the boundaries of multiplayer gaming one exhilarating match at a time.

GOMBLE

Seed Round in 2023
GOMBLE creates blockchain-based casual games that focus on the game's core fun rather than just playing for the money.

Moxy.io

Venture Round in 2023
Moxy.io is an entertainment provider founded in 2021 that focuses on developing a play-and-earn gaming platform. The company aims to enhance the gaming experience by rewarding players for their skills and achievements through a tournament platform that incorporates a play-to-earn model. Moxy.io's offerings span personal computer, console, and mobile platforms, integrating blockchain functionality to create a unique web3 experience. This approach provides both traditional and blockchain gamers with a real reward ecosystem, making gaming not only an entertainment activity but also a potential source of income.

Empires Not Vampires

Angel Round in 2023
Empires Not Vampires Entertainment specializes in the development and publishing of free-to-play mobile games, focusing on social multiplayer experiences. The company is creating a metaverse platform that allows users to design their avatars and assemble a non-fungible token (NFT) crew within a player-driven economy. This platform aims to integrate hybrid casual gaming with blockchain technology, offering a shared metaverse environment where players can engage with friends and explore various gaming experiences. By prioritizing unique and versatile gameplay accessible on both browsers and Android devices, Empires Not Vampires seeks to provide gamers with opportunities to earn, build, and enjoy their own gaming paradise.

Kingdomverse

Seed Round in 2023
Kingdomverse is a pioneering mobile gaming metaverse that creates an interconnected ecosystem for mobile gamers. It features a variety of mobile games linked by a dynamic open-world environment. The platform serves as a social hub where players can engage with one another, form guilds, construct their own kingdoms, and participate in battles to conquer new territories. By incorporating NFTs and tokens, Kingdomverse aims to enhance the gaming experience and foster community interaction, making it accessible and engaging for a broad audience.

Rainmaker Games

Seed Round in 2022
Rainmaker Games is a play-to-earn gaming company that gives players free access to play hundreds of P2E games, explore in-game content, receive coaching from top international players, connect with other players globally, and gain access to a cutting-edge NFT lending and borrowing marketplace. Gamers of all skill levels can benefit from Rainmaker Games' ability to switch between games, learn the rules of each one, manage their money, and gain exclusive access to the NFT vault.

Midnight

Seed Round in 2022
Midnight is a company focused on developing Web3 games designed to offer players immersive, ongoing experiences. By creating a gaming and social hub that incorporates a non-fungible token marketplace, Midnight aims to provide a diverse range of entertainment options, from mid-core to blockbuster titles. The company features both free-to-play and premium games, leveraging a Web3-based system to facilitate continuous engagement and economic participation for users. Through its innovative approach, Midnight seeks to redefine gaming by integrating lasting narratives and interactive experiences that encourage players to return.

Arcade2earn

Seed Round in 2022
Arcade offers a GameFi Platform that allows crypto enthusiasts, institutions, game developers, and those interested in the metaverse to play and earn with access to the ecosystem. The company was established in 2021.

Elyzio

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Elyzio is a venture-backed gaming company focused on developing a blockchain-based gaming platform aimed at creating innovative gameplay experiences for a broad audience. The company specializes in next-generation, free-to-play games that incorporate role-playing elements, quick-paced action combat, and shooter mechanics, enabling players to engage in action games within the metaverse. By leveraging disruptive technologies, Elyzio seeks to harmonize mobile and AAA gaming, enhancing the overall gaming experience and paving the way for transmedia interactions across various platforms.

Gunzilla Games

Venture Round in 2022
Gunzilla Games is an independent video game studio dedicated to creating AAA games that emphasize player engagement and immersive experiences. The company is known for its innovative approach, utilizing advanced technology to develop games that transcend traditional gaming boundaries. Currently, Gunzilla Games is working on 'Off The Grid,' a cyberpunk battle royale game that incorporates highly customizable weapons and cutting-edge 3D scanning technology. Through its commitment to delivering deeply engaging gaming experiences, Gunzilla Games strives to redefine how players interact with and enjoy video games.

Bravo Ready

Seed Round in 2022
Bravo Ready is a developer of indie blockchain games focused on integrating blockchain technology with gaming through Web3. The company has created a unique metaverse gaming experience that combines NFT technology with win-to-earn smart contract automation. This innovative approach allows gamers to generate real financial value from their gameplay, facilitating real-time cryptocurrency transactions during various interactions, including playing and renting. One of Bravo Ready's standout offerings is the 'Infinite Royale,' a proprietary game mode that redefines traditional battle royale gameplay with its unique characteristics.

Mech

Seed Round in 2022
Mech is a developer of an NFT-based metaverse game focused on creating an engaging gaming experience. The company is currently working on its first version of a match-3 game, where players can earn in-game currency known as ore. This platform features an arena battle game that incorporates NFTs and blockchain tokens within a play-to-earn model. Players can win tradable cryptocurrency tokens, allowing them to earn while enjoying the gameplay.

Time Shuffle

Seed Round in 2022
TimeShuffle is a turn-based strategy game that features historical heroes engaging in battles against one another in procedurally generated environments. The game operates on a play-and-earn model, allowing players to earn non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as they progress. TimeShuffle provides an internal token marketplace where players can trade game assets, enhancing their ability to monetize their gameplay. Players can collect NFT items, establish camps, and earn experience points and in-game currency through strategic gameplay, creating an engaging experience that combines gaming with earning potential.

Nyan Heroes

Venture Round in 2022
Nyan Heroes is a blockchain-based gaming platform that offers an immersive shooter game featuring futuristic themes, robotic cats, and adversarial corporations. Players can collect non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to enhance their gaming experience and engage in competitive battles against each other. The platform allows gamers to monetize their skills by utilizing NFTs and cryptocurrencies, creating an environment where players can earn money while enjoying the gameplay. Through its unique blend of gaming and blockchain technology, Nyan Heroes aims to revolutionize how players interact with and benefit from their gaming experiences.

Red Door Digital

Seed Round in 2022
Red Door Digital is a technology company specializing in web3 gaming infrastructure. It develops and provides blockchain gaming services aimed at enhancing the gaming industry. The company creates innovative games that incorporate blockchain technology, allowing players to experience shared social and financial incentives while engaging with the games. Red Door Digital is committed to delivering exceptional gaming experiences that not only entertain but also offer added utility and value to players and the broader community.

Metaverse Game Studios

Venture Round in 2022
Metaverse Game Studios is a blockchain-based software development company focused on creating and publishing games for digital platforms. The studio specializes in narrative multiplayer strategy games, aiming to enhance the gaming experience through cross-platform services. By leveraging blockchain technology, Metaverse Game Studios seeks to innovate the gaming landscape, offering players unique and engaging gameplay experiences.

Turnt Gaming

Seed Round in 2022
Turnt Gaming is a developer of interactive entertainment products and media that utilizes NFT technology. The company focuses on creating cross-platform engagement solutions that transform the consumption of live content. Through its innovative platform, Turnt Gaming offers live contests that allow viewers to compete and demonstrate their knowledge of games, competitions, or sports. This approach redefines how audiences interact with live entertainment, making it more engaging and participatory.

Worldspark Studios

Seed Round in 2022
Worldspark Studios is a blockchain gaming studio dedicated to creating immersive gaming experiences that inspire optimism and empower players. The team, comprised of veterans from renowned titles such as Destiny 2, Halo, and League of Legends, focuses on developing multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games that offer strategic depth and compact play sessions akin to competitive esports. By integrating blockchain technology, Worldspark Studios aims to facilitate an engaging player-owned economy while delivering gripping gameplay and captivating narratives. The studio's mission is to ignite wonder and foster a sense of discovery in every player, ensuring that their experiences remain enjoyable and rewarding over time.

Mecha Morphing

Initial Coin Offering in 2022
Mecha Morphing is a decentralized, browser-based play-to-earn action role-playing game (ARPG) that allows players to engage in various game modes, including player versus environment (PVE), player versus player (PVP) loot mode, and PVP arena battles. The platform incorporates blockchain technology, enabling players to earn digital currency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) by participating in the game's ecosystem. Players can invest in and acquire a range of assets, such as weapons, mecha armor pieces, land, and characters, which can be utilized to enhance their gaming experience. Through these investments, players can upgrade their characters and assets in multiple ways, fostering a dynamic and interactive gaming environment.

Moxy.io

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Moxy.io is an entertainment provider founded in 2021 that focuses on developing a play-and-earn gaming platform. The company aims to enhance the gaming experience by rewarding players for their skills and achievements through a tournament platform that incorporates a play-to-earn model. Moxy.io's offerings span personal computer, console, and mobile platforms, integrating blockchain functionality to create a unique web3 experience. This approach provides both traditional and blockchain gamers with a real reward ecosystem, making gaming not only an entertainment activity but also a potential source of income.

Gunzilla Games

Initial Coin Offering in 2022
Gunzilla Games is an independent video game studio dedicated to creating AAA games that emphasize player engagement and immersive experiences. The company is known for its innovative approach, utilizing advanced technology to develop games that transcend traditional gaming boundaries. Currently, Gunzilla Games is working on 'Off The Grid,' a cyberpunk battle royale game that incorporates highly customizable weapons and cutting-edge 3D scanning technology. Through its commitment to delivering deeply engaging gaming experiences, Gunzilla Games strives to redefine how players interact with and enjoy video games.

Crypto Fight Club

Seed Round in 2021
Crypto Fight Club (CFC) is a new NFT-enabled game that allows players to battle one another or compete in championships.

Legends of Mitra

Seed Round in 2021
Legends of Mitra is a Free-to-Play-to-Earn game that rewards players with tokens and NFTs depending on their engagement and skills in the game.

Popop World

Seed Round in 2021
PoPop World is a leisure playground that offers a diverse range of over 20 mini-games, primarily aimed at casual gaming enthusiasts. The platform is built on blockchain technology, fostering a play-to-earn ecosystem that allows players to enjoy games individually or in competition with others worldwide. By integrating play-to-earn mechanics and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) into its mini-games, PoPop World enhances player engagement and enjoyment. This innovative approach also encourages collaboration between gamers and developers, allowing for the sharing of content and the creation of unique gaming experiences.

Metastrike

Seed Round in 2021
Metastrike is a developer of a blockchain-based first-person shooter (FPS) game set in the Metaverse. The game allows players to collect various items, including weaponry and collectibles, as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Users can access these items for free, purchase them, upgrade them, and even construct structures ranging from avatars to physical buildings and road maps. This integration of blockchain technology facilitates on-chain trading of in-game items, enhancing the overall virtual reality gameplay experience and providing players with a dynamic and engaging environment.

Supa Foundation

Seed Round in 2021
SUPA Foundation is a forward-thinking GameFi company that develops next-generation Web3 trading card games and platforms, merging blockchain technology, NFTs, and gaming. Its flagship title, Internal Conflict, allows players to collect, trade, and upgrade NFT cards within an immersive and lucrative Web3 ecosystem. Recognized for its innovative approach, SUPA Foundation received the "Best NFTs App" award at the Fantom Hackathon and has built a robust community on platforms like Twitter, Discord, and Telegram. In addition to its gaming projects, the company actively supports the growth of blockchain technology in the gaming sector through strategic partnerships and collaborations with other pioneering initiatives in the blockchain and NFT spaces.

Satoshis Games SL

Initial Coin Offering in 2021
Satoshis Games provides a full-service system for developers and publishers to build or integrate blockchain-based play-to-earn economies into their games, increasing engagement and unlocking new business and game models by making blockchain accessible and allowing players to become stakeholders in their favorite games. Our tools can be added to pre-existing game economies or built into the design of a new game from the ground up, and we have built an industry-leading team of game and marketplace veterans to offer you expert-level guidance as you go through ideation, design, architecture and implementation.

Carbon Based Lifeforms

Pre Seed Round in 2021
A new indie game development studio at the forefront of play-to-earn video games and on a mission to be the pioneers of this new genre which will set to redefine the video games industry for years to come.

Gunzilla Games

Series A in 2020
Gunzilla Games is an independent video game studio dedicated to creating AAA games that emphasize player engagement and immersive experiences. The company is known for its innovative approach, utilizing advanced technology to develop games that transcend traditional gaming boundaries. Currently, Gunzilla Games is working on 'Off The Grid,' a cyberpunk battle royale game that incorporates highly customizable weapons and cutting-edge 3D scanning technology. Through its commitment to delivering deeply engaging gaming experiences, Gunzilla Games strives to redefine how players interact with and enjoy video games.
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