Gaming Startups

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds autonomous systems and AI-powered software for the United States and allied militaries. Its Lattice software platform connects products such as autonomous aircraft, undersea vehicles, and sentry towers for surveillance, security, and defense missions.

76 investors

Discord is a communications platform for voice, video, and text chat designed primarily for gaming communities and players. It enables game developers to integrate social features directly into games and supports live streaming, custom communities, and in-game activities.

41 investors

Animoca Brands invests in blockchain and digital asset projects across gaming, infrastructure, culture, and real-world asset categories, with a portfolio of 600+ companies and a focus on Web3 ecosystem development.

35 investors

Scopely is a mobile and interactive entertainment company that creates, publishes, and operates games across multiple platforms, powered by its proprietary Playgami technology platform. The company serves players globally through internal game teams and partnerships with studios across four continents, alongside its Barcelona-based creative agency FLAMED.

32 investors

Immutable provides a full-stack product suite for building and scaling games, offering infrastructure and player-engagement tools along with digital ownership features. It serves game developers in the gaming industry.

20 investors

DraftKings operates a multi-product gaming platform offering online sportsbooks, daily fantasy sports, and casino games to consumers across desktop, mobile apps, and retail locations. The company serves bettors and gaming enthusiasts in regulated markets across the United States.

19 investors

Unity is a cross-platform real-time development engine and creation platform used by content creators and developers to build games and interactive experiences for mobile, PC, console, and extended reality (XR) devices.

19 investors

FanDuel offers online sports betting and gaming entertainment products for sports fans across the U.S. and Canada, partnering with leagues, teams, and talent. The company operates in the sports betting and gaming industry, providing betting experiences and related consumer products.

18 investors

Genies creates AI personas with visual avatars that can be customized and deployed across various applications, games, websites, and brands, functioning as AI companions, NPCs, and enterprise agents.

18 investors

Niantic Labs develops mobile games and apps that encourage outdoor exploration and real-world community engagement through location-based gaming experiences.

17 investors

Moonbeam is a blockchain infrastructure platform and Ethereum-compatible network for building Web3 applications across areas such as Real World Assets, gaming, DeFi, and cross-chain connectivity, with tooling and grant programs aimed at developers and companies. It is migrating its GLMR and MOVR tokens to Base and building a new protocol for decentralized AI agent communication and settlement.

15 investors

YGG Play is a publisher of casual games built on blockchain technology, connecting game studios with players and communities in the cryptocurrency gaming space.

15 investors

Magic Eden is a crypto trading and entertainment platform that enables users to trade, mint, and collect digital assets including NFTs, tokens, and collectibles across multiple blockchains. The platform serves both traders and creators through a growing suite of products including a cross-chain wallet, mobile app, advanced trading tools, and gaming experiences.

14 investors

Mythical Games develops blockchain-enabled games and a platform that allows game developers and publishers to integrate secondary economies (player-to-player trading) into their games. The company operates games like FIFA Rivals and provides APIs and SDKs for other developers to build marketplace functionality directly into games.

14 investors

Zynga is a mobile game developer and publisher that creates and acquires gaming franchises for mobile and social platforms. The company operates a portfolio of games including Zynga Poker, Words With Friends, FarmVille, and titles like Toon Blast and Empires & Puzzles.

14 investors

Carry1st provides payment processing, game distribution, and marketing services for publishers entering African and Middle Eastern markets. The company enables gamers across Africa to purchase in-game content through local payment methods and offers developers tools to monetize content and reach new audiences on the continent.

13 investors

PlayVS provides infrastructure for amateur competitive gaming, offering popular game titles, real-time stats, coaching tools, and support to run scholastic esports competitions. It serves students and schools building structured esports programs.

13 investors

Sky Mavis builds blockchain games and related infrastructure, with Axie Infinity as its flagship product. The company develops gaming and economic systems that combine gaming mechanics with blockchain technology.

13 investors

Manticore Games develops and publishes Out of Time, a co-op roguelite video game, and operates the Core Platform, a user-generated content platform for games and interactive experiences. The company serves gaming audiences globally.

12 investors

A browser-based metaverse built for everyone.

12 investors

Sandbox VR operates location-based virtual reality entertainment centers where groups of up to six people experience immersive multiplayer games using proprietary full-body motion capture and haptic technology. The company develops exclusive AAA experiences designed as social, narrative-driven adventures for consumers seeking premium entertainment.

12 investors

Betr is a real money gaming mobile app offering player-stat pick games, a social sportsbook, a social casino, and skill-based arcade games where users can win cash prizes. It targets consumer sports and casino gamers and plans to add a sports predictions product.

11 investors

FightCamp provides home boxing and martial arts training equipment and coaching, combining a hardware console with trackers and wraps alongside a structured digital training platform. The company serves individuals who want to practice combat sports at home with measured progress tracking.

11 investors

Playco develops instant play games designed for large-scale multiplayer social play, distributed through platforms such as Facebook, LINE, Zoom, Microsoft, and Discord. The company operates in the social and mobile gaming industry.

11 investors