Market map · Los Angeles

Gaming market map: Los Angeles

22 gaming startups based in Los Angeles that have raised money in rounds we track, placed in 4 segments by what each says it does. Together they have raised $605M.

22startups on the map
4segments
$605Mraised between them
Esportsmost funded segment

Game engines and tools

8

Game studios

7

Web3 games

4

Esports

3

Segment by segment

Game engines and tools

8 startups · $189M raised

  1. The Believer CompanyThe Believer Company is a global game development studio founded in March 2023 by former Riot Games executives.United States$55M
  2. Theorycraft GamesTheorycraft Games is an independent game development studio founded in December 2020 by industry veterans from Blizzard, Riot, BunUnited States$50M
  3. Gardens InteractiveGardens Interactive is a remote-first game development studio based in Los Angeles, California.United States$35M
  4. Singularity 6Singularity 6 is a game development studio dedicated to the idea that games can create deeper, more meaningful experiences.United States$30M
  5. Hypersonic LaboratoriesHypersonic Laboratories is an independent creative studio made up of passionate developers and artists from diverse global backgrounds.United States$7.0M
  6. VC Mobile Entertainment Inc.VC Mobile Entertainment, Inc.United States$4.5M
  7. Elodie GamesElodie Games is a game development studio based in Venice, California, founded in 2019 by experienced professionals from major gamUnited States$4.0M
  8. Hidden Leaf GamesHidden Leaf Games is an indie game development studio based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019.United States$3.2M

Game studios

7 startups · $160M raised

  1. Cloud Imperium GamesCloud Imperium Games is an independent video game studio based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2012 by Chris Roberts, SandiUnited States$72M
  2. Mountaintop StudiosMountaintop Studios was an independent game studio founded in 2020 by Nate Mitchell and Matt Hansen.United States$30M
  3. LudeoLudeo is a gaming technology company that has created the world's first playable social media platform for gamers.United States$30M
  4. FictionsFictions is a gaming company that develops video and PC games.United States$17M
  5. TTapZenTapZen creates unforgettable games for iOS and Android tablets.United States$8.0M
  6. Psychedelic GamesPsychedelic Games is a global computer games studio founded in 2021 by brothers Devin and Mason Richman.United States$3.3M
  7. ISMART InnovationsAs a former starting pitcher for the USC Trojans and Current pitcher in the St.United States$250K

Web3 games

4 startups · $49M raised

  1. Mythical GamesMythical Games is a game technology company focused on integrating blockchain into gaming, allowing players to truly own their in-game items.United States$19M
  2. FreshCutFreshCut is a Web3 gaming community and content ecosystem based in Los Angeles, California.United States$15M
  3. Lucid SightLucid Sight is a computer software company that specializes in blockchain, augmented reality, and virtual reality.United States$8.6M
  4. Crypto RaidersCrypto Raiders is a New Zealand-based entertainment company that develops and publishes blockchain-based video games and rewards pUnited States$6.0M

Esports

3 startups · $208M raised

  1. PlayVSPlayVS is the leading scholastic esports platform in North America, dedicated to providing infrastructure for competitive gaming aUnited States$110M
  2. 100 Thieves100 Thieves is a premium lifestyle brand and gaming organization based in Los Angeles, California.United States$95M
  3. Worldspark StudiosHome of Sparkball, a 4v4 competitive action "mobrawler" where teams must balance ballin' and brawlin' to score in the enemy team's goal!United States$3.0M

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in rounds we track, and is based in Los Angeles. 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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