Ares Interactive
San Francisco, US · 1 known investors
Ares Interactive is a game developer and publisher, founded in 2024, that builds and operates free-to-play games for global audiences. It also provides publishing and live operations support to external development partners and IP holders bringing titles to market.
Founders & leadership
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Christopher HoskinginFounder · Chief Technology Officer2024–2026Founder of Ares Interactive, a game developer and publisher, with over 20 years of experience leading engineering organizations and technology strategy. He has previously worked at Fortis Games, Jam City, and Glu Mobile.
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Mike DeLaet
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Scott Leichtner
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Gabriel Goldwasser
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Luke Takeuchi
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Noah Ruffell
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Callie Jenkins
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Carsten Granig
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Levi Buchanan
Investors · 1
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$70M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2026
- Undisclosed amountSeries AMay 2026
General Catalyst (lead)
Source ↗ - $70MSeries AFeb 2026 · 3 sourcesSource ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Ares Interactive do?
- Ares Interactive is a game developer and publisher, founded in 2024, that builds and operates free-to-play games for global audiences. It also provides publishing and live operations support to external development partners and IP holders bringing titles to market.
- Who founded Ares Interactive?
- Ares Interactive was founded by Christopher Hosking.
- Who are Ares Interactive's investors?
- Ares Interactive's investors include General Catalyst.
- How much funding has Ares Interactive raised?
- Ares Interactive has disclosed $70M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Ares Interactive headquartered?
- Ares Interactive is headquartered in San Francisco, US.