The Games Fund
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The Games Fund invests in early-stage game developers, gaming technologies, and services founded by industry veterans. We believe in founder-centric support: ambition, original IP, passion combined with proper resources. We move fast, speak the same language as developers, and provide capital plus experience and connections, not hands-on operational interference.
Likely not a fit for
No AAA studios, gambling or casino games, pure hardware plays, enterprise-only gaming solutions without consumer focus, or founders without authentic gaming passion.
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually leads
- Typical decision
- ~1 week
- Warm intro
- Preferred
- Involvement
- Takes a board seat
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
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Jarvi Games Ltd. is a developer of mobile gaming applications, including the Flex City app, which offers an engaging and interactive user experience. The company focuses on enhancing its services through user data to improve gameplay and user interaction.
KEK Entertainment is a company known for producing anime and manga.
Hypemasters is an international game development studio based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, known for creating innovative mobile and PC games that prioritize creativity and engaging gameplay.
Purple Games is a company offering secure purchase and transfer services, trusted globally, with 24/7 support.
Made on Earth Games develops social autobattler games focusing on fast PvP and real squads, incorporating AI elements.
Starkit Studio LLC offers gaming services and provides various online products related to gaming.
Vandrouka Games is a mobile game development company founded in 2020, based in Limassol, Cyprus. They focus on creating casual mobile games to delight and surprise players with innovative gaming experiences.
AY Games is a developer of the turn-based roguelike card game Deck of Ashes. The company focuses on creating engaging card battle games.
Eschatology Entertainment is a Cyprus-based game development company focused on creating immersive hardcore games.
PlayPack is a multiplayer casual game studio focused on creating meaningful connections between players through social gaming experiences. Founded by veterans from notable gaming companies, the studio aims to revitalize the casual gaming space by fostering cooperation and discovery among players.
Mad Curve specializes in predictive marketing and business tools, using AI to forecast revenue and prepare reports. Their mission is to help companies make informed decisions based on data.
Holmgard Games is not recognized; Gamesfund.vc is an early-stage venture capital fund investing in game developers and technologies.
Recent activity
- Jan 2025
Dark Passenger
Seed · Lead
- Nov 2024
Eschatology Entertainment
Series A · Participated
- Nov 2024
Red Rover Interactive
Series A · Participated
- Oct 2024
Drama Studios
Seed · Lead
- Jun 2024
Layer.ai
Seed · Lead
- Mar 2024
Made on Earth Games
Seed · Lead
- Dec 2023
Juicy Button Games
Seed · Lead
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May 2022
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Aug 2021
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Jul 2021
The Games Fund launches $50m early-stage investment fund
Apr 2021
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Apr 2021
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