Makers Fund — 2021 Investments
16 investments dated 2021 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all
DreamCraft offers a code-free platform, bundled with art assets, that lets anyone create, publish, and monetize video games.
ConsumerCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsGamingSaaSSan Francisco, US
Tianyin Zhang(CEO)inVeronica Yao(COO)
Co-investorsY CombinatorDune VenturesLudlow VenturesTencent HoldingsFusionHiro Capital+2 more
Avia (Aviagames) develops competitive mobile gaming apps that use a matchmaking algorithm for skill-based tournaments.
ConsumerGaming
Co-investorsACME CapitalCorewell Health VenturesPowerhouse CapitalWashington Harbour Partners
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
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+7 more
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)inAram Kananyan(Founder)Eren Sengul(Founder)Hakan Saglam(Founder)Hakan Sarac(Founder)Ikbal Namli(Founder)
Co-investorsBalderton CapitalIndex VenturesIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)TOP-Direct IVBlackRockCVC
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
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(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)inLee Ashuri(Operations and Finance Manager)
Co-investorsATINCInsight PartnersNZVCY Combinatorat.inc/FAST — by GETTYLAB+3 more
Lightheart is a game studio that develops mobile action games, including Mr.
ConsumerGamingHelsinki, FI
Miikka Ahonen(Founder)in
Co-investorsSisu Game VenturesGalaxy Interactive
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
Walnut, US
Benjamin Devienne(Executive Officer)Jules Testard(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsLEGO Ventures
Ramen VR develops XR and AI tools and products for creators building online games and virtual worlds.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeveloper ToolsGamingHardwareSan Francisco, US
Andy Tsen(CEO)inLauren Frazier(Founder)Lauren Frazier-Silva(CTO)Ray Graham(Head of Engineer)Kristani Alcantara(Director of Ops)
Co-investorsY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzAnthos CapitalDune VenturesInvariantes Fund
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
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Neon Koi
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