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Makers Fund
Venture capitalSingapore · Pre-Seed–Series A · 20 people tracked
Also known as MAKERS INVESTMENT ADVISOR II SG PTE. LTD. · MAKERS INVESTMENT ADVISOR II US INC.
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Makers Fund concentrates exclusively on games and interactive entertainment, partnering with visionary entrepreneurs at the earliest stages of their businesses. The firm aims to help founders build their initial foundation and support them through the challenges of early-stage growth. Beyond capital, it offers strategic guidance and access to a global network of industry allies. Drawing on its own knowledge, experience, and connections, the fund seeks to stay attuned to the shifting dynamics of the interactive entertainment industry, identifying opportunities and standing by its founders through uncertain conditions to drive innovation and growth across the sector.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 20 people
from the firm's website
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Makers Fund went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 88 of 150 portfolio companiesGaming ×55Consumer ×27AI & Machine Learning ×23Media & Entertainment ×14Creator Economy ×10Crypto & Web3 ×10SaaS ×10Deep Tech ×7
HQs:United States×38United Kingdom×4Finland×3Israel×2Japan×2Singapore×2
Who they back
founder profiles across 37 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×172 founders×163 founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 41 founders with education data
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ×2Carnegie Mellon University ×2Harvard University ×2Sophia University ×2UC Irvine ×2University of California, Berkeley ×2University of Southern California ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 36 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×13Business & Management ×8Engineering ×6Humanities ×6Economics ×3Design & Architecture ×2Mathematics & Statistics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 41 founders with career history
Riot Games ×5Google ×4Microsoft ×3Cloudera ×2LaunchDarkly ×2SQUARE ENIX ×2Ubisoft ×2Wargaming.net ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
4 founders hold a PhD · 5 hold an MBA (of 42 with degree data)
Investments · 150 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 142025 · 62024 · 52023 · 142022 · 232021 · 162020 · 112019 · 52018 · 22017 · 197 dated
BetaDwarf is a video game development studio founded in Copenhagen that creates and releases games, including the action title FORCED and the multiplayer game Minion Masters.
GamingCopenhagen, DK
Steffen Kabbelgaard(Founder)in
Co-investorsLondon Venture PartnersSQUARE ENIXEverblue Management
DreamCraft is a game development platform that simplifies game creation through a built-in editor and asset library, enabling individual creators without programming or art skills to develop and monetize games.
ConsumerCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsGamingSan Francisco, US
Tianyin Zhang(Founder/CEO)inVeronica Yao(Founder/COO)Tianyin Z.(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorDune VenturesLudlow VenturesFusionHiro Capital01vc+2 more
Avia (Aviagames) develops competitive mobile gaming apps that use a matchmaking algorithm for skill-based tournaments.
ConsumerGaming
Co-investorsACME CapitalCorewell Health VenturesPowerhouse Capital
The Game Band is a game development studio that designs and builds video games.
GamingMedia & Entertainment
Sam Rosenthal(CEO / Creative Director)in
Co-investorsMatthew BallNetEaseValhalla Ventures
World Makers is a UK-based independent game studio that designs, builds, and operates cross-platform online multiplayer and live-service social games.
Gaming
1kx is an investment firm focused on crypto, backing founders and building an investment committee with cryptographic and operating experience.
Crypto & Web3
Lasse Clausen(Founder)inChristopher Heymann(Founder)in
Co-investorsMirana VenturesAccolade PartnersAndreessen HorowitzChris Dixon
Activ8 produces and operates intellectual properties in the metaverse and XR space, including VTuber management, virtual events, and virtual production services.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentTokyo, JP
TAKESHI OSAKA(Founder)in
Co-investorsGlobal Braingumi IncKDDI Open Innovation FundKiraboshi Capital
Ancient8 is a gaming-focused Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain designed for Web3 gaming, hosting fully on-chain games, games on X and Telegram, IP-infused games, and AI-powered games.
Crypto & Web3Gaming
Howard Xu(Founder)Trung Nguyen(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsAnimoca BrandsCoinbase VenturesDragonflyExtra WattsImpossible FinanceIOSG Ventures+25 more
Atomontage builds a browser-based 3D platform using "Virtual Matter" microvoxel technology that lets users create, edit, remix, and stream interactive 3D worlds across devices, with optional AI-assisted creation.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechGamingWilmington, US
Daniel Tabar(Co-founder)inBranislav Siles, Ing.(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsHartmann CapitalBehold Ventures
Audiomob provides audio ad formats that let brands and artists reach users inside mobile apps across streaming, social media, podcasts, and gaming.
AdTechGamingMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentLondon, GB
Christian Facey(Founder)inWilfrid Obeng(Founder)in
Co-investorsCornerstone VCDigerati InvestmentsFlucas VenturesHoaQKube VCLightspeed Venture Partners+2 more
Beyond Labs is a research lab building AI tools and workflows for creating, operating, and monetizing interactive game content, including generating game-ready sprites, animations, playable game logic, and live-ops economy tuning from user intent.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechGaming
Co-investorsPlay Ventures
BeyondOS is an AI research lab and software company building generative tools and workflows for making interactive games and content.
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Play Ventures
BeyondOS is a research lab building AI models and workflows for creating, operating, and monetizing interactive content such as games.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechGaming
Co-investorsPlay Ventures
BIT ODD develops mobile games focused on gameplay and player experience rather than monetization through advertisements or deceptive mechanics.
Gaming
Toni Pesola(Founder)in
Co-investorsIndex VenturesGriffin Gaming PartnersHeracles Capital
BLOCKLORDS, a blockchain medieval strategy game by MetaKing Studios, has evolved into BLOCKLORE, a node-based AI creative canvas.
David Johansson(Founder & CEO)
Co-investors2 Punks CapitalAscensive AssetsBCA InvestmentsBitkraft Esports VenturesCogitent VenturesHTX Ventures (ex Huobi Ventures)+8 more
BLOCKLORDS, the blockchain strategy game from Metaking Studios, has become BLOCKLORE, a node-based multimodal AI creation canvas.
Co-investorsWWVenturesAnimoca BrandsBITKRAFT VenturesShima Capital
Bold provides AI-enabled virtual care, exercise plans, and nutrition guidance tailored for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare programs.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessUnited States, US
Amanda Rees(Founder)inHari Arul(Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzHDS CapitalKhosla VenturesPrimetime PartnersRethink ImpactSamsung Next+2 more
bondu is an AI-powered, screen-free companion toy for children ages 4–8 that holds spoken conversations, tells interactive stories, plays games, and supports daily routines while remembering past interactions.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardware
Co-investorsSamsung NextBoost VCFoundersSamsung Ventures
Bossa Studios is a video game developer that creates physics-based games with creative, sandbox-style gameplay, including titles such as Lost Skies, Surgeon Simulator, and I Am Bread.
Gaming
Co-investorsAtomicoLondon Venture PartnersNetEase
Fenris Creations (originally Loki margmiðlun) is a video game developer and publisher of interactive entertainment, known for the online game EVE Online launched in 2003.
ConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentReykjavik, IS
Co-investorsa16z cryptoBitkraft Esports VenturesEmfarsisNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Thule InvestmentsAndreessen Horowitz+3 more
Chance is a verification harness for AI agents that move money, checking each transaction against the user's stated intent before funds settle on-chain via escrow-gated, non-custodial execution.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsPointer.CapitalHashed
Chance is a platform used to discover professional projects and connect people who may want to help them.
Future of Work
Ludovic de Gromard(Cofondateur)in
Co-investors515 VenturesEducapitalCitizen CapitalHashed
ControlZee is a US game studio building dot big bang, a browser-based platform for instantly playable multiplayer games.
Co-investorsHorizons Ventures
Donut offers a Slack-based tool aimed at improving employee engagement, collaboration, and productivity within teams.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Dan Manian(CEO & Cofounder)inJeff Manian(CTO & Cofounder)in
Co-investorsAccelBitkraft Esports VenturesBloomberg BetaDesigner FundFirstMark CapitalHack VC+3 more
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The world's first agentic crypto browser.
Co-investorsHack VCInception CapitalAltos VenturesHongShan Capital GroupSky9 Capital
Dream Games is a mobile game developer known for the titles Royal Match and Royal Kingdom, aimed at a global gaming audience.
ConsumerGamingIstanbul, TR
Soner Aydemir(Founder)in
Co-investorsBalderton CapitalIndex VenturesIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)TOP-Direct IVBlackRockCVC
San Francisco company building hands-free, voice-controlled trivia games that drivers play with their voices while commuting.
Niko Vuori(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Alexa FundAmazon Alexa FundFelicis VenturesFounders Fund+5 more
Dusk runs a UK nightlife app that gives users access to drink promotions and discounts at partner bars.
Media & Entertainment
Sophie AbrahamovitchTariq Aris
Co-investors500 GlobalbyFounders
ENDGAME is a game development studio that creates immersive gaming experiences using technology-first approaches, including AI-driven content generation and optimized development pipelines.
Gaming
Co-investors1confirmationAndreessen HorowitzDavid HelgasonHubert ThieblotKevin LinSupercell
EVE Frontier is a blockchain-based space exploration and survival game where players build and explore a persistent universe.
Crypto & Web3Gaming
Co-investorsEmfarsis
Gaming platform for professional competitions in online multiplayer video games.
Niccolo Maisto(Founder)in
Co-investorsVARIVAnthos CapitalIndex VenturesUnited Ventures
A free-to-play space massively multiplayer online (MMO) game where players engage in large-scale battles, trading, and exploration within a persistent universe.
Gaming
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzRaptor GroupGeneral CatalystHashedNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Nexon
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FRVR operates a platform that publishes and distributes a large catalog of casual browser and mobile games across genres such as puzzle, arcade, racing, sports, and merge games.
ConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentLondon, GB
Chris Benjaminsen(Founder)inDan Friedlaender(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelHiro CapitalIndico Capital PartnersLince CapitalSamsung Next
Funtap Games is a mobile game publisher founded in 2015 that licenses and distributes games with integrated local payment gateways, localization, and marketing services.
GamingMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsColopl Next
ConsumerGamingNew York City, US
Jared Downing(Founder)inKane Thomas(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorBanana Capital
Gamefam develops and operates games on platforms like Roblox and Fortnite for Generation Z and Alpha audiences.
ConsumerGamingMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US
Joe Ferencz(Founder)inRicardo Briceno(Executive Officer)in
BoardJosh Chapman(Director)inHarri Manninen(Director)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersKonvoy VenturesPlay VenturesRaptor GroupGalaxy Interactive
Gameye is a game server orchestration platform that lets multiplayer game studios start dedicated game server containers on bare metal and cloud via a REST API, spanning 21 providers and 200+ datacenters worldwide.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsGamingRotterdam, NL
Sebastiaan Heijne(Founder)in
Co-investorsVolta VenturesLakestar
General Intuition is an AI research organization focused on developing general artificial intelligence through learning and play-based approaches, utilizing game environments and reinforcement learning to teach machines perception, anticipation, and real-world reasoning capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningDeep Tech
Vincent Micheli(Co-founder)inPim de Witte(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsActivant CapitalAlliance VCAlliance VentureAlumni VenturesBackedBascom Ventures+25 more
Genvid is a media technology company building studio-grade production management infrastructure for generative AI content, with native generation, version control, asset tracking, and provenance for film, TV, and games.
AI & Machine LearningGamingMedia & EntertainmentSaaSNew York, US
Jacob Navok(CEO & Co-Founder)inChristopher Cataldi(COO & Co-Founder)inFabien Ninoles(CTO & Co-Founder)inJerry Heinz(CIO)inStephan Bugaj(Chief Creative Officer)in
BoardGregory Milken(Director)in
Co-investorsHorizons VenturesLightShed VenturesNTT DOCOMO VenturesOCA VenturesThird Point VenturesValor Equity Partners+6 more
GGWP provides an AI-based content moderation platform that detects and responds to disruptive user behavior and gives moderators automation and workflow tools.
AI & Machine LearningGamingSaaSHillsborough, US
George Ng(Co-founder)inKun Gao(Co-founder)inGeorge Xiao(Director)
BoardDennis Fong(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesPalm Drive CapitalSk Telecom Venture Capital, LlcSony Ventures Corporation
GOALS is a competitive multiplayer football (soccer) video game focused on skill-based gameplay, from kick-offs to goal celebrations.
Gaming
Co-investorsCherry VenturesEmblemMoonfire VenturesNorthzoneBanana CapitalDouble Down+3 more
GONDI is a lending protocol that allows NFT holders to borrow cryptocurrency against their NFT collateral while maintaining ownership.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsArchetypeMyelin VCPantera Capital6th Man VenturesFoundation CapitalHack VC
Hadi Finance offers invoice discounting for SME suppliers, allowing them to convert outstanding invoices into immediate working capital via a web and mobile platform.
FintechRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsMicrotractionThe Baobab NetworkGriffin Gaming Partners
Hidden Door builds an online roleplaying game that lets players explore and remix fictional worlds to create custom narratives.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentNew York City, US
Matt Brandwein(Founder)inHilary Mason(Founder)in
Highlight builds AI software that reduces team coordination overhead by focusing on communication and collaboration between team members rather than individual productivity.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US
Joshua Lipson(Founder)inSergei Sorokin(Founder)inPim De Witte
Co-investorsGeneral Catalyst359 CapitalAbstract VenturesCollaborative FundKhosla VenturesOMERS Ventures+3 more
A full-stack monitoring platform that helps developers identify performance issues and bugs in web applications through session replay and error tracking.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSeattle, US
Jay Khatri(Cofounder, CEO (acquired by LaunchDarkly))inVadim Korolik(Founder)in
Co-investorsAfore CapitalCraft VenturesFuel CapitalNeoRamtin NaimiWorklife Ventures+16 more
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Hiro provides automated security reviews for code and infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities and generating customer-ready security documentation.
CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US
Ethan Blackburn(Founder)inDaniel Schofield(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorOurCrowdTwenty Two Ventures
HypeLab operates a crypto advertising network that lets Web3 projects run targeted ad campaigns across 200+ crypto sites, including exchanges, block explorers, DeFi apps, and portfolio trackers.
AdTechCrypto & Web3Marketing TechSan Francisco, US
Edward W(Founder)
Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesShima Capital
Hyper provides avatar and AI storytelling tools that enable consumers to create their own content and experiences, positioning itself in the creator economy space.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocialSan Francisco, US
Aaron Ng(Founder/CEO)inLevanJimAndrew Breckenridge(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsY CombinatorTwo Sigma Ventures1337.fundAmazon Alexa FundSequoia Capital
Hypercore provides software to track and manage syndicated debt funding sources, loan terms, and investor returns.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSTel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Daniel Liechtenstein(Founder)inEitan Frailich(Founder)inTomer Moshe(Founder)inDavid Yahalomi(Founder)in
Co-investorsInsight PartnersNZVCY Combinatorat.inc/ATINCFAST — by GETTYLAB+3 more
Illumix builds infrastructure for spatial AI, combining computer vision, multimodal AI, and edge deployment technologies for both consumer and enterprise applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRoboticsPalo Alto, US
Kirin Sinha(Founder & CEO)inMarianne Dang(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesDisney AcceleratorLightShed VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersMaveronRaptor Group+6 more
Jam.gg is a web platform for playing multiplayer games with friends online, featuring retro, indie, and board game titles optimized for low-bandwidth connections.
ConsumerGamingSan Francisco, US
Benjamin Devienne(Founder)inJules Testard(Founder)in
Co-investorsSerenaY CombinatorKima VenturesKIRKBILEGO VenturesSerena Ventures
Klang is a game studio that builds large-scale virtual worlds and online game services, including back-end infrastructure and clients used to access those services.
Gaming
Ívar Emilsson(Founder)inOddur Snær Magnússon(CTO / Co-Founder)
Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesMosaic VenturesNew Life VenturesNorthzoneRoosh VenturesAngelHub+5 more
Lightheart is a game studio that develops mobile action games, including Mr.
ConsumerGamingHelsinki, FI
Miikka Ahonen(Founder)in
Co-investorsSisu Game VenturesGalaxy Interactive
Loco is an India-based game live-streaming platform for esports, gaming creators and tournament broadcasts.
Co-investorsCrit VenturesKube VCNuVentures3one4 CapitalCatamaran VenturesHashed+4 more
Lucid develops video models that simulate interactive three-dimensional environments by using neural networks in place of traditional game engines, enabling real-time control and visual generation on consumer hardware.
ConsumerSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersY CombinatorAmplify PartnersSamsung Next
Medal is a free software application for recording, editing, and sharing gameplay highlights on PC and mobile.
Creator EconomyGamingHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Andrew McMurry(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDaniel Kaminsky(Director)
Co-investorsAlliance VCAlliance VentureAlpha EdisonBackedHorizons VenturesJoyance Partners+6 more
Meshcapade develops AI for markerless motion capture, motion generation, and human-body understanding, using a single camera to capture full-body and hand movement without suits or markers.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechGaming
Co-investorsLBBW Venture Capital GmbHMatrixCLO Virtual FashionTeachers' Venture Growth
UK-licensed online sportsbook and casino operator running its own in-house betting platform.
Co-investorsAcies InvestmentsPlay Ventures
Millions of Monsters is a game development studio focused on experimental, innovative game design across various genres, platforms, and business models.
Gaming
Co-investorsDune Ventures
Modrinth operates an open-source platform and marketplace for discovering, distributing, and managing Minecraft mods, resource packs, and other content, serving both players and creators.
Creator EconomyGamingMarketplaces
Co-investorsTrammell Venture Partners (TVP)
Multiverse is a web-based platform for creating games that operates a marketplace for game assets and content created by established creators, taking a commission on sales.
ConsumerGamingBoston, US
Sara Alfageeh(Founder)inHisham Bedri(Founder)inThariq Shihipar(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAnthos CapitalCove CapitalFounders Circle CapitalSLVCUnderscore VC
Netspeak Games is a remote-first games studio that develops social games.
GamingSocialLondon
Callum Brighting(Director)in
Co-investorsProject A VenturesLakestar
Noodle Cat Games is a video game developer, with a title called Cloudheim listed as released.
Gaming
Co-investorsHiro CapitalSony Ventures CorporationKrafton
Novig operates a sports prediction market where users can trade on sporting outcomes without paying commissions.
ConsumerFintechGamingMarketplacesSports TechNew York City, US
Jacob Fortinsky(Founder)inKelechi Ukah(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorLux CapitalAmino CapitalForerunner VenturesMulticoin CapitalNeer Venture Partners+19 more
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NPC Labs is a core contributor to B3, a gaming ecosystem built on Coinbase's Base layer-2 network.
Phoenix, US
Sean Geng(Founder)Daryl Xu(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Viktoriya Hying(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesBitscale CapitalCollab+CurrencyHashedMirana VenturesPantera Capital
Odyssey Interactive creates original games in new genres targeting the next generation of gamers.
GamingWaterloo, CA
Richard Henkel(Founder)inDavid Capurro(Founder)inDax Andrus(Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzThe Mini FundAnthos CapitalBenchmarkGolden Ventures
Packz is a New York digital repack platform where users open virtual packs and ship or sell back real graded trading cards.
New York, US
Rahul Khatti(Executive Officer, Director)Balazs Szamosfalvi(Director)
Co-investorsCourtside VenturesRiverPark VenturesSharp Alpha
Parsec for Teams enables remote teams to access and control their hardware from anywhere with low-latency video streaming and collaborative tools, designed for creative professionals and enterprises.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Co-investorsBlueprint EquityNextView VenturesAndreessen HorowitzCultivation CapitalLerer HippeauNotation Capital
Peak is a mobile games company that builds and operates products for tens of millions of active players, managing large-scale cloud infrastructure, big data pipelines, and databases behind its games.
Cloud ComputingConsumerGamingIstanbul, TR
Co-investorsBlueYard CapitalEarlybird Venture CapitalHummingbird Ventures
Walnut, US
Benjamin Devienne(Executive Officer)Jules Testard(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsLEGO Ventures
The page shows AI image-generation prompts for anime/illustration-style artwork, indicating an AI art generation service focused on anime and illustration imagery.
AI & Machine LearningCreator Economy
Co-investorsAlpha Intelligence CapitalNordstarPeak XV PartnersTranspose Platform Management
Play Ventures is a venture capital firm founded by gaming operators that invests in game studios, gaming platforms, and related technology, including the intersection of gaming and lifestyle.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3GamingSingapore, SG
Henric Suuronen(Founding Partner)inHarri Manninen(Founding Partner)in
Co-investorsBLN CapitalPerot JainGeneral CatalystModern Times Group
Playco creates games designed to be played instantly across social platforms and messaging services like Facebook, LINE, Zoom, Microsoft, and Discord, without requiring downloads or app installations.
Gaming
Michael Carter(Co-founder)Justin Waldron(Co-founder)Takeshi Otsuka(Co-founder)Teddy Cross(Co-founder)
Co-investorsDreamers VCKortschak Investments L.P.Caffeinated CapitalDigital GarageSozo Ventures
Polygon is a remote psychology practice offering online diagnostic testing for dyslexia, ADHD and other learning differences.
IoTWellness & FitnessBerkeley, US
Co-investorsDorm RoomTechstarsAlameda ResearchAnimoca BrandsDune VenturesElevation Capital+7 more
Polygon provides blockchain-based cross-border treasury settlement using stablecoins, letting institutions convert between US dollars and stablecoins, move funds onchain, and pay out over bank rails like SWIFT, ACH, and RTP.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintechHR Tech
Sandeep Nailwal(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalCoinbase VenturesDePIN XDigital Currency GroupDragonflyDraper Associates+32 more
Popcore develops and grows free-to-play mobile games without paywalls, distributed on the App Store and Google Play.
ConsumerGaming
Co-investorsAccelEQT Ventures
Carrd is a website builder for creating simple, responsive one-page sites such as personal profiles, landing pages, and email capture pages.
Developer ToolsMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsConvergeD1 VenturesShrug CapitalAvalaunchC2 VenturesGFR Fund+3 more
A legal document generator that creates customized privacy policies, terms and conditions, cookies policies, disclaimers, and related compliance documents for websites, apps, ecommerce stores, and SaaS applications.
LegalTech
Ramen VR is a game development studio that previously created the VR game Zenith: The Last City for Steam and Oculus Quest, and is now building an unannounced game along with developer tools such as Aura.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeveloper ToolsGamingSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzAnthos CapitalDune Ventures
rct AI develops artificial intelligence systems for non-player characters in video games and metaverse environments, using deep learning and reinforcement learning to create interactive and adaptive gameplay experiences.
ConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US
Xinjie Ma(Founder)inCheng Lyu(Founder)Xiaolong Mu(Founder)Xiankun Wu(Founder)inChen Yuheng(Founder/COO)inSergio C(Founder)
Co-investorsLeonis CapitalLucidBlue VenturesPKSHA Technology CapitalY CombinatorY2Z VenturesBonfire Union+7 more
Rebel Bots is a mobile gaming studio that lets players earn in-app currency convertible to its $RBAX token and trade game assets on marketplaces.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3Gaming
HAL9000(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsCointelligence FundAnimoca BrandsBlockchain Founders FundLD CapitalRemagine VenturesUbisoft
Redhill Games is a co-development studio that partners with game developers and publishers to build and support AAA titles and established game IPs.
GamingHelsinki, FI
Katya Dolgova(Founder)inMikko Uromo(Founder)in
Co-investorsDavid HelgasonPlay Ventures
Roboto is a data platform for teams working with real and synthetic robotics data, letting them organize log files, search multimodal sensor and video data, and use AI agents to surface anomalies and diagnose failures.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureRoboticsSeattle, US
Benji Barash(Founder)in
Co-investorsAllen Institute for AI (AI2) IncubatorFUSEUnusual VenturesAncient8Andreessen HorowitzAnimoca Brands+3 more
Roboto Games develops survival crafting video games designed for both solo and cooperative multiplayer play.
GamingSan Mateo, US
Curt Bererton(CEO)inMathilde Pignol(CCO)in
BoardMichael Dearing(Director)
Co-investorsAndreessen Horowitzgumi IncTRANSCENDAncient8Animoca Brandsgumi Cryptos Capital (gCC)+2 more
RSTLSS is a Charli Cohen-founded platform for next-generation wearables spanning web3, gaming and physical fashion.
Charli Cohen(Founder)in
Co-investorsNarcissus VenturesBitkraft Esports VenturesBITKRAFT VenturesRed DaoStarting Line
Rune is a platform that enables users to create multiplayer games through AI chat interactions, with games instantly playable on Rune's mobile app and integrated voice chat.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerGamingNew York City, US
Sanjay Guruprasad(Founder)in
Co-investorsbyFoundersThe E14 FundVentureSouqY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzAvlok Capital+4 more
Independent California game studio behind MARVEL SNAP, backed by a $100M Series B led by Griffin Gaming Partners.
Co-investorsWP Global PartnersGriffin Gaming PartnersLionTreeNetEase
Sekai is an AI-powered platform where users create, remix, and share interactive mini-apps instantly without coding, ranging from utilities to games.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomySocial
Kaiser Kim(Founder)inLucky Z.(Founder)inAzhar Deen(Founder)in
Co-investors359 CapitalA16Z SpeedrunConnect VenturesMVP Ventures645 VenturesA*+3 more
Shiok Meats grows shrimp and other seafood through cellular agriculture, cultivating animal tissue in laboratories rather than harvesting from wild or farmed sources.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTechHealthtechSingapore, SG
Ling Ka Yi(Founder)inSandhya Sriram(Founder)in
Co-investorsBig Idea VenturesEntrepreneur FirstSustainable Food VenturesVegInvestY CombinatorAera VC+23 more
Skyways manufactures hybrid aircraft for logistics and defense operations, combining helicopter-like vertical takeoff with airplane-like cruise capabilities.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsAustin, US
Charles Acknin(Founder)in
Co-investorsCapital FactoryCathexis VenturesDefense AngelsEvolution VC PartnersKima VenturesMVP Ventures+13 more
Smitten is a dating app that emphasizes personality-based matching and interactive games to make dating more enjoyable.
ConsumerSocial
Asgeir Visir(Founder)in
Co-investorsbyFoundersFrumtak VenturesPossible Ventures
Smitten is a dating app that uses personality games, challenges, and interactive search features to help users find matches based on compatibility and shared interests rather than superficial criteria.
ConsumerMarketplaces
David Simonarson(Founder)in
Co-investorsBrunnur Ventures GPbyFoundersFrumtak VenturesPossible VenturesRoots VenturesSharrp Ventures
Superplus is a mobile game studio founded by former Rovio developers that builds casual multiplayer games for mobile devices.
GamingHelsinki, FI
Aarni Linnakangas(Founder)inAlexandra Linnakangas(Founder)inKalle Jyly(Founder)in
Co-investorsSisu Game Ventures
Teller Novel is a mobile novel-sharing platform where users write and publish original fiction to build a fan base, with some works adapted into comics (comicalization).
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsGlobis Capital PartnersBessemer Venture PartnersBlockchain CapitalFounders FundFranklin TempletonLightspeed Venture Partners+4 more
Theorycraft Games is a game studio building competitive multiplayer and player-focused games, led by veterans from major franchises including League of Legends, VALORANT, Overwatch, and Diablo.
GamingLos Angeles, US
Joe Tung(Founder)inMoby Francke(Founder)inAreeb Pirani(CEO)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Sisu Game VenturesBITKRAFT VenturesGriffin Gaming PartnersNetEase
Tiger Global Management is a New York investment firm founded in 2001 investing in public and private technology growth companies.
Chase Coleman(Founder)in
Co-investorsCollaborative FundMirana VenturesPeakUnion Grove Venture PartnersAlameda ResearchAnimoca Brands+9 more
Treasure Play is developing technology focused on human-AI collaboration for work, described as an intelligent work platform.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of Work
Co-investorsPlay VenturesMAKERS
Ruffnauts builds a gaming experience where players can explore planets and participate in community-driven feature development and testing.
ConsumerGamingSan Francisco, US
Nathaniel Ventura(Founder)inMaciej Szcześnik(Founder)in
Co-investorsPioneerThe Venture Reality FundY CombinatorAmplify PartnersAnorak VenturesBonAngels Venture Partners+4 more
Creating genre-defining multiplayer VR games.
Co-investorsLobster CapitalAnorak VenturesBonAngels Venture PartnersKevin LinSoma CapitalY Combinator
Voldex creates and publishes games on Roblox, focused on building engaging experiences for millions of players worldwide.
GamingMedia & EntertainmentGrand Cayman
Alex Singer(Founder)Alex S.(Founder)in
BoardJames Gwertzman(Director)Helene Bussieres(Director)David Brillembourg(Director)in
Co-investors305 VenturesAndreessen HorowitzLalotte VenturesTIRTA VenturesDune VenturesShamrock Capital
VRChat is a social virtual reality platform where users explore user-generated worlds, use custom avatars, and connect with others across PC, standalone VR headsets (Meta Quest, Pico), and mobile.
Creator EconomyGamingSocialHouston, US
Graham Gaylor(Manager)inJesse Joudrey(Manager)
Co-investorsBrightstone Venture CapitalGFR FundAnthos CapitalHTCRothenberg Ventures
Whalo develops captivating, cross-platform multiplayer games that combine imaginative design with advanced technology.
ConsumerGamingTel Aviv, IL
Co-investorsClaltechEmerge VenturesKaedan Capitalvgames
WinZO is a Delhi-based mobile entertainment platform offering casual and skill-based games in multiple Indian languages.
Co-investorsCourtside VenturesGriffin Gaming PartnersKalaari CapitalLionTree
Xterio is a Web3 gaming ecosystem and publishing platform that provides developers with tools for game development and distribution across mobile, PC, and consoles, including onboarding wallets, deployable smart contracts, identity/analytics/LiveOps tooling, and onchain AI agents.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Gaming
Michael Tong(Founder)in
Co-investorsAnimoca BrandsFunPlusSLVCY2Z VenturesBinance LabsForesight Ventures+4 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Alta VRAviagamesBitstarBold GamesChance StudiosCheer GamesDreamcraftDrimageEnd Game InteractiveEthlasFernris CreationsGaggleGame BandGenpop InteractiveGood ShepherdGrand AtticHouse of BlueberryHuman ComputerHybe IMLava LabsLightforge GamesLightheart EntertainmentMagic GamesMagical ToysMatr1xMetacommerceMetaKingNeon KoiPopdogRinthSavage Game StudiosStellarplay GamesStoke GamesStorygroundsSuperDatatinyBuildTwo Hat SecurityTyphoon StudiosUnit 2 GamesVento GamesWayfinder GamesWombat Studio
Exits · 10
1 IPOs · 9 acquisitions · showing 1Hiroacq. by OpenAI
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSekai · finance.yahoo.com · Jun 3, 2026
Hypercore · prnewswire.com · May 6, 2026
Packz · finsmes.com · Apr 13, 2026
Highlight · finsmes.com · Mar 24, 2026
Midnite · finsmes.com · Jan 15, 2026
Bondu · finsmes.com · Oct 10, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Makers Fund made?
- Makers Fund has 150 tracked investments, 10 of which have exited, including 21 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Makers Fund invest at?
- Makers Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Makers Fund's typical check size?
- Makers Fund typically writes checks of $500K – $40M.
- What sectors does Makers Fund focus on?
- Makers Fund focuses on Creator Economy, Gaming, Media & Entertainment.
- Where is Makers Fund located?
- Makers Fund is headquartered in Singapore, US.
- Does Makers Fund lead rounds?
- Makers Fund typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Makers Fund co-invest with?
- Makers Fund most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, Play Ventures, among 143 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 55
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.
BITKRAFT Ventures is a global investment platform focused on gaming, interactive media, and related technologies, backing companies building at the convergence of physical and digital worlds (which it calls Synthetic Reality).
Index Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs founders across industries and geographies, emphasizing the people behind ideas as much as the businesses themselves.
Pantera Capital is a blockchain and cryptocurrency-focused investment firm that pioneered early crypto funds in the U.S., offering exposure through venture equity, early-stage tokens, and liquid tokens.
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that backs founders from Seed through Series F and beyond, emphasizing deep, immersive partnerships with the companies it invests in.
Northzone is a technology-focused venture capital firm investing across AI and deep tech on both sides of the Atlantic, backing companies from early stage through growth.
Benchmark is a venture capital firm with offices in San Francisco and Woodside that invests in early-stage startups.
ACME Capital is a venture firm that backs deep-tech founders combining technical ambition with decisive execution, supporting companies through every phase of growth.
NextView Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm that works closely with founders, providing hands-on support to help build companies from inception to scale.
Banana Capital is Turner Novak's early-stage venture capital firm, run as a one-person operation investing up to $250k as a first or lead investor.
Early-stage venture capital firm investing from idea through Series A, led by former founders and company builders who partner with technically-grounded entrepreneurs with clear visions.
VC Firm committed to standing in their founder's corner, not their kitchen.
▶43 more co-investors
Amazon Alexa FundLightShed VenturesSequoia CapitalCraft VenturesFJ LabsFoundation CapitalSound VenturesIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)AtomicoPioneerInnovation EndeavorsNot Boring CapitalAwesome People VenturesWebb Investment NetworkPeakPeak XV PartnersBig Idea VenturesFoundersTrammell Venture Partners (TVP)Double DownBabel VenturesGreylock PartnersLong Journey VenturesPlug and Play VenturesQuiet CapitalFundersClubFifth WallTodd and Rahul’s Angel FundCatapult CapitalWEEKENDVibe CapitalTq Ventures LlcWinklevoss CapitalCowboy VenturesScience Venturesfoobar.vcFuture Perfect VenturesMetaPropSeed Club VenturesVersion One VenturesQuantstampElectric Antnode.vc
Firms observed investing alongside Makers Fund, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Makers Fund's recorded portfolio.
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