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Console Games Startups

Updated November 2026

Companies in the console games sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 51 recently funded console games companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
51
Total Funding
$700.1M
Avg Funding
$28.0M
Global Reach
11
countries

Top Cities for Console Games

San Jose
Bellevue
Stockholm
Paris
Wilmington
Manchester

Recently Funded Companies

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San Jose, United States

Nex develops an active-play system designed to bring movement-based games and entertainment into the home.

$150.0M raised
Sep 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Jose, United States

Nex develops an active-play system designed to bring movement-based games and entertainment into the home.

$150.0M raised
Sep 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Jose, United States

Nex develops an active-play system designed to bring movement-based games and entertainment into the home.

$150.0M raised
Sep 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Jose, United States

Nex develops an active-play system designed to bring movement-based games and entertainment into the home.

$150.0M raised
Sep 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bellevue, United States

GreaterThan Group incubates and operates video game studios globally and develops and publishes game titles.

$40.0M raised
May 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Stockholm, Sweden

Aonic is a diversified video gaming group supporting high-quality, mid-sized studios across PC, console, VR, and mobile platforms.

$29.4M raised
Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

Playruo is a 1-click in-browser solution for PC Games demos

$2.5M raised
Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Wilmington, United States

Dynamic Box is a game development studio, working on both own titles, as well as providing outsource services.

$300K raised
Feb 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Manchester, United States

Skymap operates as a game design and development company.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Smart Distribution Platform

$3.5M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

Thirdverse is a web3 and virtual reality game studio that develops and operates multiplayer virtual reality games.

$1.4M raised
Sep 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

The Entity Studios delivers high-end animation & mocap solutions for games, driven by AAA veterans across UK, EU & India.

$250K raised
Jul 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Mckinney, United States

Wildcard combines elements of arena based action, card collection & real time fan interaction to create the ultimate spectator sport.

$9.0M raised
Jun 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Frankfurt, Germany

Gunzilla Games is an independent game developer that creates innovative gaming experiences that prioritize player engagement.

Apr 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Next-gen video game publisher and developer creating truly fresh multiplayer games with player driven economies.

$3.0M raised
Mar 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Dublin, Ireland

Outlier Games is a video game development studio that specializes in creating inventive strategy games.

$631K raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Helsinki, Finland

Social First is a veteran game studio that creates Social Sandbox MMO's across platforms.

$4.2M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Limassol, Cyprus

VEA Games develops fun, accessible video games for consoles and PC, focused on classic platforming and great music.

May 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brooklyn, United States

ROAR Games is an independent gaming studio developing Tenet of the Spark, an original single-player action game for PC and consoles.

$1.5M raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Limassol, Cyprus

Obelisk Studio is the outsourcing unit and game studio.

$2.0M raised
Jan 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

Last Gameboard is a technology company building tabletop games that merge digital play with analog experiences.

Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Schenectady, United States

Rocket Science Group is a group of co-development companies serving video game studios & publishers.

$1.1M raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Warsaw, Poland

ReadyCode is a startup that provides robust modding support technology.

$439K raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tampere, Finland

Makea Games is a game studio that offers user-generated content tools allowing players to make their own games.

Jun 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Philadelphia, United States

Kidas helps parents and Esports programs protect young gamers from scams, online predators, bullying, and harassment in online games

Jun 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

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About the Console Games Startup Ecosystem

The console games sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.

Funding Trends in Console Games

Console Games companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.

Growth Outlook

The console games sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.

Console Games Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 51 console games companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$28.0M
Total Funding Tracked
$700.1M
Countries Represented
11

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Console Games

1.San Jose
4 companies$600.0M
2.London
2 companies$3.3M
3.Limassol
2 companies$2.0M
4.Bellevue
1 companies$40.0M
5.Stockholm
1 companies$29.4M

Related Industries

Companies in the console games sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.

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