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Gaming market map: Europe

289 gaming startups based in Europe that have raised money in rounds we track, placed in 6 segments by what each says it does. Together they have raised $3.5B; the biggest segment is game engines and tools.

289startups on the map
6segments
$3.5Braised between them
Game studiosmost funded segment

Game engines and tools

101

+77 more

Game studios

100

+76 more

Mobile games

48

+24 more

Esports

17

AI in games

12

Web3 games

11

Segment by segment

Game engines and tools

101 startups · $1.0B raised

  1. Kepler InteractiveKepler Interactive is a global video game publisher and creative studio based in London, England, with a secondary office in Singapore.United Kingdom$127M
  2. Tripledot StudiosTripledot Studios is a mobile game developer and publisher based in London, specializing in casual, puzzle, and card games for iOSUnited Kingdom$124M
  3. CCP GamesFenris Creations is a leading game developer recognized for building deep, player-driven virtual worlds shaped by freedom, conflicIceland$66M
  4. Game InsightGame Insight is a leading video game developer and publisher based in Vilnius, Lithuania, specializing in free-to-play mobile and Lithuania$50M
  5. Social PointSocial Point is a social game developer providing social networks and mobile devices-enabled games.Spain$45M
  6. Million VictoriesMillion Victories is a mobile game development studio based in France, founded in 2017 by Benoit Ducrest and Celine Allary.France$41M
  7. BSBossa StudiosBossa Studios is a games developer and publisher, creators of BAFTA-winning Monstermind, Surgeon Simulator and Worlds Adrift.United Kingdom$41M
  8. YahahaYAHAHA is a Finnish-founded no-code platform that enables users to create and share 3D interactive experiences and multiplayer games.Finland$40M

Game studios

100 startups · $1.8B raised

  1. Vantage StudiosVantage Studios operates as a unit behind Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry®, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® brands.France$1.3B
  2. SupercellWe are a game company based in Helsinki, Finland, with offices in San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai and London.Finland$143M
  3. WoogaWooga make games with thoughtful, compelling stories at their core.Germany$32M
  4. NoiceNoice is a gaming livestreaming platform based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2020.Finland$21M
  5. Deep VoodooDeep Voodoo is an artificial intelligence-based visual effects studio that specializes in deepfake technology for the entertainment industry.United Kingdom$20M
  6. PlaylogicPlaylogic publishes games such as Xyanide Resurrection on the PC, Dragon Hunters on the Nintendo DS, and Obscure 2 for the Wii.Netherlands$19M
  7. Teatime GamesTeatime Games is an Iceland-based gaming startup that reinvents social games.Iceland$17M
  8. Eve.comEVE offers massively multiplayer online roleplaying games.Iceland$14M

Mobile games

48 startups · $328M raised

  1. Plug In DigitalPlug In Digital is a video game distributor that helps studios and publishers distributing their games on PC, consoles, and mobile.France$77M
  2. Pixel ToysPixel Toys is an independent game studio located in Leamington Spa, England, founded in 2012 by industry veterans Andy Wafer and Alex Zoro.United Kingdom$27M
  3. Oh BiBiOh BiBi is an independent mobile game studio based in Paris, France, founded in 2012 by former Creative Directors from Gameloft.France$25M
  4. BIT ODDBIT ODD is a Finnish gaming studio based in Helsinki, dedicated to creating exceptional mobile gaming experiences.Finland$18M
  5. MedalMedal is a technology company that specializes in capturing, editing, and sharing short-form gaming content across various platforNetherlands$17M
  6. MadboxMadbox is a mobile gaming company based in Paris, specializing in the creation, publishing, and distribution of video games worldwide.France$17M
  7. NaturalMotionNaturalMotion is a software company creating and publishing social mobile games for iOS and Android.United Kingdom$11M
  8. Mika GamesMika Games operates as a mobile gaming company.Cyprus$10M

Esports

17 startups · $163M raised

  1. Team VitalityTeam Vitality is a prominent French esports organization founded in 2013, known for its professional teams across various video game titles.France$57M
  2. AzubuAzubu is a global broadcast network, delivering premium live and on demand eSports action, programming, news and analysis.Germany$35M
  3. Pixion GamesPixion Games is an independent game studio based in London, founded in 2017.United Kingdom$25M
  4. RFRSH EntertainmentRFRSH Entertainment mission is to deliver the greatest moments in esports - for the fans, the players and the brands.Denmark$11M
  5. Take Take TakeTake Take Take is a chess-focused app and platform founded in April 2023 by 17-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen.Norway$5.5M
  6. RRematchRematch is a tournament and matchmaking service for gamers looking to test their skills and compete for prizes in many video-game titles.France$5.1M
  7. CCashplayCashplay transforms games into multi-player, real-money eSports competitions to provide monetization which increases audience engaCzechia$5.0M
  8. Ultimate ChampionsUltimate Champions is a Web3 sports gaming platformFrance$4.0M

AI in games

12 startups · $109M raised

  1. BBunchWe connect people whose lives are touched by chronic illness to develop trusted networks called bunches.Germany$43M
  2. BBornGermany$15M
  3. WefightWefight is a French digital health company founded in 2017, headquartered in Montpellier with a presence in Paris.France$14M
  4. Future AnthemFuture Anthem is an AI and data science company based in London, specializing in enhancing player experiences in the global gambliUnited Kingdom$9.6M
  5. PowderPowder is an AI-powered content creation platform designed for gamers, streamers, and video content creators.France$7.9M
  6. SpectariumSpectarium is a remote-first game development company based in Oulu, Finland, founded in 2019 by veterans from major gaming companFinland$5.3M
  7. BitmagicBitmagic is an AI-first game development company based in Helsinki, Finland, with an additional office in Austin, Texas.Finland$4.3M
  8. BullieverseBeyondOS is a global AI lab dedicated to developing foundational AI technologies for the entertainment sector, with a strong focusUnited Kingdom$4.0M

Web3 games

11 startups · $67M raised

  1. Meta WorldMeta World was started by a community on a mission to innovate in the play-to-earn crypto space.Switzerland$30M
  2. Worldwide WebbWorldwide Webb is an England-based digital platform that enables individuals to build, distribute and play NFT MMORPG metaverse game.United Kingdom$10M
  3. ErthaErtha is a blockchain-based Web3 game company that focuses on creating an immersive play-and-earn MMO/metaverse experience.Lithuania$5.4M
  4. VOYA GamesVOYA Games is a Berlin-based Web3 game studio founded in 2023, led by CEO Oliver Löffler, known for creating *Idle Miner Tycoon*.Germany$5.0M
  5. UnagiUnagi is a Web3 entertainment company and gaming studio based in Paris, France, founded in 2021 by former Ubisoft executives CharlFrance$5.0M
  6. Unbound NationUnbound Nation is a decentralized platform and community that connects users, game producers, and NFT investors.Switzerland$3.0M
  7. FantagoalFantagoal is a Web3 soccer fantasy game platformIreland$3.0M
  8. SorareDataSorareData is an analytics and companion platform for players of Sorare, a fantasy sports game on the Ethereum blockchain.France$2.1M

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in rounds we track, and is based in Europe. It joins the map when its sectors, read from its rounds, or the opening of its own description say it works in gaming, and goes to the first segment whose words it carries. Each segment shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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