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Techstars '13

London, GB · Founded 2011 · 1 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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PlayCanvas is a cloud-based 3D engine and development platform that enables creation of interactive 3D applications, games, and visualizations for the web. It provides visual and code-based development workflows with support for WebGPU, 3D Gaussian Splatting, and multiple integration options including React and Web Components.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsGamingSaaS

Founders & leadership

PlayCanvas was founded in 2011 by Will Eastcott and David Evans.

WEWill Eastcott
Will EastcottCEO & Co-founder
DEDavid Evans
David EvansCTO & Co-founder2011–2019David Evans co-founded PlayCanvas, a cloud-based 3D engine acquired by Snap in 2017, where he served as CTO. He later held the role of Director of Engineering at Snap, overseeing Bitmoji, Games, Minis, and the Snap Kit Developer Platform.

Investors · 4

500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K

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Ballpark Ventureslisted by Ballpark VenturesCheltenham

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Techstarslisted by TechstarsBoulder · $220K

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DC Thomson VenturesreportedLondon

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Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
PLAYCANVAS LTD
Company number
07627374
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
9 May 2011
Registered office
50 Cowcross Street, Floor 2, London, EC1M 6AL
Nature of business (SIC)
62011 — Ready-made interactive leisure and entertainment software development
Accounts
last made up to 31 Dec 2024 · next due 30 Sept 2026
Confirmation statement
last made up to 9 May 2026 · next due 23 May 2027

Current officers · 2

  • Ryan Patrick Gallagher — director, appointed 24 Mar 2026
  • Siddharth Pradhan — director, appointed 9 Jun 2025

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 24 Jul 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What does PlayCanvas do?
PlayCanvas is a cloud-based 3D engine and development platform that enables creation of interactive 3D applications, games, and visualizations for the web. It provides visual and code-based development workflows with support for WebGPU, 3D Gaussian Splatting, and multiple integration options including React and Web Components.
Who founded PlayCanvas?
PlayCanvas was founded by Will Eastcott, David Evans in 2011.
Who are PlayCanvas's investors?
PlayCanvas's investors include 500 Global, Ballpark Ventures, Techstars, DC Thomson Ventures.
Where is PlayCanvas headquartered?
PlayCanvas is headquartered in London, GB.