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Gaming Startups

Updated October 2026

Companies in the gaming sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 1,433 recently funded gaming companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
1,433
Total Funding
$624.0M
Avg Funding
$25.0M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Cities for Gaming

New York
Los Angeles
London
Midview City
Helsinki
San Francisco

Recently Funded Companies

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New York, United States

Brag House is the premier esports platform for the casual college gamer that brings the excitement of college rivalries to the gaming world.

$15.0M raised
Jul 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Kong Studios is a gaming company that designs and develops games with narratives and novel game mechanics.

$36.4M raised
Jul 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Thea develops AI agents and behavioral analytics systems for decision intelligence in volatile risk markets.

$8.0M raised
Jul 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Midview City, Singapore

Pandiana is the the next big wave in the world of play-to-earn gaming.

$500K raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Helsinki, Finland

Bitmagic creates AI-based technologies that facilitate and streamline the creation of content and games.

$4.3M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Neon develops a direct-to-consumer commerce and payments platform for video game publishers and developers.

$13.0M raised
Jul 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

NPC Labs operates as a web3 gaming infrastructure company.

$18.0M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Boston, United States

ELS Gaming is a national leader in the development of real estate, hospitality, and gaming projects.

$527K raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

ISMART Innovations is an application that allows users to connect with coaches and players to improve the game through social interaction.

$250K raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Jigger is the anti-bot for games, services and communities.

$400K raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

EXCEL ESPORTS is a competitive gaming culture brand that uses its platform to have a positive impact on the gaming and esports community.

$23.7M raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

exceL eSports is a gaming organisation serving global.

$23.7M raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vienna, United States

Gaming, Mobile App

Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Miami, United States

Duelit is a social mobile gaming company that allows users to win money while playing games on the Duelit mobile application.

$1.0M raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Oakleigh, Australia

Decentralised Entertainment

$20.0M raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

PlayVS operates an eSports platform to organize high school and collegiate esports.

$4.0M raised
Jul 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Sunnyvale, United States

Meshy AI is an AI platform that enables users to generate and edit 3D models from text descriptions, images, and conversational prompts.

$400.0M raised
Jul 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Samoa, United States

Heynext is a game development organization that integrates mobile gaming firms into a close-knit, collaborative environment.

$30.0M raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Aiken, United States

Team 21 Studio is an Independent Game Development Studio creating amazing experiences in VR.

$1.0M raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Toronto, Canada

AI-powered storyworlds for the next generation.

$520K raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Boston, United States

XSET is a next-gen media company

$15.0M raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Barcelona, Spain

Omnidrone is a videogame developer focused on tablets and mobile platforms.

Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

ArtieVerse.AR is a free-to-play, geolocation-based AR mobile game powered by Web 3.0 technology

$300K raised
Jul 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Miami, United States

Reloadly makes it simple to send digital rewards and prepaid cards anywhere in the world.

$4.3M raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Santa Monica, United States

Final Boss Sour is a gaming-themed snack brand offering a healthier alternative to traditional sour treats.

$4.0M raised
Jul 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

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About the Gaming Startup Ecosystem

The gaming industry encompasses video game studios, gaming infrastructure, esports, game streaming platforms, and metaverse technologies. Gaming has grown into one of the largest entertainment industries globally, attracting venture capital investment across both consumer and enterprise applications.

Funding Trends in Gaming

Gaming companies raise capital at all stages, with game studios typically raising seed and Series A funding for initial development, while platform and infrastructure companies attract larger growth rounds. The sector has seen increased interest from crossover investors and strategic corporate investors.

Growth Outlook

Gaming continues to grow with mobile gaming, cloud gaming, virtual reality, and the emergence of user-generated content platforms. Companies building gaming infrastructure, social gaming experiences, and cross-platform tools are attracting significant venture interest.

Gaming Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 1,433 gaming companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$25.0M
Total Funding Tracked
$624.0M
Countries Represented
7

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Gaming

1.London
4 companies$55.8M
2.Los Angeles
3 companies$40.6M
3.New York
2 companies$33.0M
4.San Francisco
2 companies$13.4M
5.Boston
2 companies$15.5M

Related Industries

Companies in the gaming 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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