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Gaming Startups

Updated August 2026

Companies in the gaming sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 1,417 recently funded gaming companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
1,417
Total Funding
$85.0M
Avg Funding
$3.4M
Global Reach
11
countries

Top Cities for Gaming

San Francisco
Vitoria-gasteiz
Singapore
London
Ponte Vedra Beach
Napoli

Recently Funded Companies

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San Francisco, United States

Platform that lets mobile game studios generate playable ads and game prototypes in minutes.

$560K raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vitoria-gasteiz, Spain

We create unique and innovative entertainment and learning experiences that enhance people's lives.

$400K raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

Yomi Games is a blockchain gaming studio developing social Play-and-Earn video games.

Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

NumberEight is an ID-less audience intelligence company helping advertisers curate and target without any identifiers.

$2.7M raised
Jan 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Ponte Vedra Beach, United States

Pixel Vault is a media firm that promotes crypto-native assets through the creation of intellectual property in a range of channels.

$5.1M raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Napoli, Italy

2Watch is a media tech company which is into gaming and esports.

Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Fort Lauderdale, United States

ScratchMobile is a gaming company that develops and offers mobile gaming apps.

$9.3M raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Mocaverse is the Animoca Brands membership NFT collection that is building web3-native tools for gaming and entertainment products.

$10.0M raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Fruitlab is a NFT platform for gamers and esports.

$1.5M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Copenhagen, Denmark

Modl.ai delivers game technology that accelerates game development and enhances player engagement around the world.

$8.4M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Galway, Ireland

What's The Scór is a live score GAA app for clubs, county, schools, and colleges.

$266K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Delaware City, United States

In Wombo gamers can play for real money in a safe environment. Players can compete for cash prizes with others, betting on their own skills.

$60K raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

Aier Studios develops blockchain-based apps and games that integrate Web3 features and play-to-earn mechanics.

$3.0M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Mid-core mobile games developer

$2.3M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Stockholm, Sweden

Lanetalk is a software company that focuses on bowling game apps.

Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Stockholm, Sweden

LootLocker is the plug and play, cross-platform backend for developers to build, ship, and run their best games.

$2.5M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Sacramento, United States

Azra Games is a blockchain-based developer of collectible and combat games.

$18.9M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Play AI operates as a modular chain for AI in gaming.

$800K raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Nelson, Canada

AI Development Engine (AIDE) for advanced machine learning, prompt-chaining, and autonomous agents with full stack deployment.

$500K raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Augmented Reality Gaming

$250K raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Saint-jean-sur-richelieu, Canada

Automated hosting platform delivering lowest latency mutliplayer games

$7.0M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New City, United States

Geolocation-based mobile platform.

$2.0M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Copenhagen, Denmark

Multiscription operates as a mobile gaming start-up.

$1.6M raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Wilmington, United States

We are dedicated to developing exceptional gaming experiences that put our players first.

$7.0M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Otopeni, Romania

Powering Innovation with the World's Top AI and ML Talent

$891K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Showing 1301 to 1325 of 1,417 companies

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 1,417 gaming companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$3.4M
Total Funding Tracked
$85.0M
Countries Represented
11

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Gaming

1.London
3 companies$5.0M
2.Singapore
2 companies$3.0M
3.Copenhagen
2 companies$10.0M
4.Los Angeles
2 companies$2.5M
5.Stockholm
2 companies$2.5M

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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