Gaming Startups

Zoog is a visual communication platform where families create personalized animated videos featuring stories, songs, and educational content to share with loved ones across distances. The app automatically applies filters, effects, and music to enable users of all ages to create professional-looking videos with minimal effort.

2 investors

Zupee is an online gaming app in India offering free-to-play, skill-based games such as Ludo, Carrom (Carrom Ninja), Snakes and Ladders Plus, and hand cricket (Super Over), designed for short, quick match sessions. The app is available on Android, iOS, and desktop, and operates as a free-to-play platform with no deposits or entry fees following India's 2025 online gaming regulations.

2 investors

Big Picture Interactive (빅픽처인터렉티브) is a company focused on building products and services aimed at improving the quality of life for gamers. It operates in the gaming industry.

2 investors

GNA Company develops technology to measure, connect, and reward gameplay, including a game-play measurement engine, ad technology linking games with advertisers, a reward system, and a gamer community. Its flagship product Playio lets gamers discover and play games and earn rewards, serving gamers and game advertisers across markets including Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and the US.

2 investors

2bytes builds and operates an H5 game platform delivered via an in-app "Game Center" and SDK, covering platform development, game sourcing, localization, and live operations to increase user engagement and retention. The company also runs game localization (2bytes Play) and global game publishing (Ingrid) services connecting content across local and global markets.

2 investors

Hacosco develops VR and metaverse services, alongside braintech technology solutions. The company serves customers in virtual reality and brain-interface applications.

2 investors

Aiming is a Japanese game company that develops and operates online and smartphone games, including titles such as "Inazuma Eleven Cross," "Master of Garden," and "Ginga Eiyu Densetsu Die Neue Saga." It is a publicly listed company producing licensed and original mobile RPG and simulation games.

2 investors

CinemaLeap creates experiential entertainment experiences using XR technology combined with creative storytelling, aiming to establish XR entertainment as a new cultural medium globally.

2 investors

Mint Town plans, develops, and operates Web3 games and Web3 gaming platforms, positioning itself as a blockchain-based entertainment company. The Japanese company combines Web2 entertainment veterans with Web3-generation talent.

2 investors

ClassMall Kids is an online programming school for preschool through elementary-age children in Japan that teaches coding using Minecraft, offering block-based and command-based courses in small classes of up to three students via Zoom. Classes are led by professional Minecraft-certified instructors with 44 lessons per year.

2 investors

Good Luck 3 Inc. plans, develops, and operates blockchain products and services as well as smartphone games and applications. The company also runs an entertainment production business and is based in Fukuoka, Japan.

2 investors

Mynet is a Japanese company centered on entertainment, operating businesses in game development and operations, sports DX, and solutions for various industries. It also creates career opportunities and supports recruiting across these business areas.

2 investors

Puzzle Monsters is a game studio that develops and publishes mobile games, including titles such as Ninja Idle and Ninja Survival. Founded in 2020, it has an upcoming release, Project: Z.

1 investor

JCG Co., Ltd. plans and operates esports tournaments and events for companies, running its own customizable tournament platform, event planning services, and streaming/recording studio facilities. It helps businesses build and grow fan communities through esports, having run over 1,000 tournaments annually with hundreds of thousands of participants.

1 investor

REJECT is a Japanese esports organization that plans and sells professional-grade gaming gear and accessories, and produces gaming events and content such as community tournaments (e.g. "REJECT FIGHT NIGHT") and programs like "REJECT TV". It operates across FPS and fighting game titles, supporting its talent and gaming communities.

1 investor

An affiliate comparison and review site that ranks offshore online casinos ("pokies") for real-money play targeting Australian players, using a public 7-criteria scoring rubric. It covers payout speed, licensing, bonus terms, payment methods and responsible-gambling information for the Australian market.

1 investor

11dotstudio (일레븐닷스튜디오) is a game studio developing games, including an upcoming healing life-simulation game called Everlyn Days in which players run a seaside village cafe, bake bread, and build relationships with townspeople.

1 investor

BetVibe is an online gambling platform for the Indian market, offering a sportsbook with 50+ sports, a casino with 5,000+ games, and live dealer tables, all operated in Indian Rupees. It provides deposits via UPI, bank transfer, cards, and cryptocurrency, along with welcome bonuses and mobile apps for Android and iOS.

1 investor

1TK is an early-stage venture referencing the gaming concept of a "1 Turn Kill," with the page inviting contact via email. The site does not describe a concrete product or service.

1 investor

1Up Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in independent game developers, building a community to support their success. It focuses on the video game development industry worldwide.

1 investor

A gambling affiliate website that reviews and ranks offshore online casinos and sportsbooks accessible to players in Kuwait. It provides guides on bonuses, payment/privacy methods, live dealer games, slots, and responsible gambling for the Kuwaiti market.

1 investor

2K is a video game publisher that develops and sells titles across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch, including franchises such as NBA 2K, BioShock, Civilization, Mafia, Borderlands, WWE 2K, PGA TOUR 2K, and XCOM. The company also runs 2K Foundations, a community program supporting youth through refurbished courts and education initiatives.

1 investor

2weeks is a game studio, founded in 2024, that adapts and modernizes existing games for new players and platforms using its own custom engine, pipelines, and distribution tools. Its first project is the Guild Wars Reforged update, bringing the classic online RPG to controllers and Steam Deck.

1 investor

300fit operates a Web3 sports league (TDT) that connects athletes and fans through sports NFTs representing game moments, with rewards linked to players' real-world performance. Users can create their own sports teams and compete in leagues tied to real-world sports.

1 investor