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Ares Interactive

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 32 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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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.

GamingMedia & Entertainment

Founders & leadership

Ares Interactive was founded in 2024 by Christopher Hosking.

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Christopher HoskingFounder · 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.
MDMike DeLaet
Mike DeLaet
SLScott Leichtner
Scott Leichtner
GGGabriel Goldwasser
Gabriel Goldwasser
LTLuke Takeuchi
Luke Takeuchi
NRNoah Ruffell
Noah Ruffell
CJCallie Jenkins
Callie Jenkins
CGCarsten Granig
Carsten Granig
LBLevi Buchanan
Levi Buchanan

Investors · 1

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$140M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

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In the news

Ares Interactive Raises $70 Million Series A to Build a New Generation of Player-Loved Franchisesfinance.yahoo.com · Feb 2026Ares Interactive Raises $70M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Feb 2026

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 in 2024.
Who are Ares Interactive's investors?
Ares Interactive's investors include General Catalyst.
How much funding has Ares Interactive raised?
Ares Interactive has disclosed $140M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Ares Interactive headquartered?
Ares Interactive is headquartered in San Francisco, US.