Raised in 2026 · Worldwide
Gaming startups that raised in 2026
57 gaming startups raised money in 2026 in rounds we track, $924M between them this year. Each sits in the segment that says what it does, ranked by what it raised this year.
57startups on the map
6segments
$924Mraised between them in 2026
AI in gamesmost funded segment
Funding by segment
- Game studios$221M16
- Game engines and tools$117M14
- AI in games$466M12
- Mobile games$66M8
- Esports$23M4
- Web3 games$31M3
Where they are based
- United States29$673M
- Türkiye8$113M
- India2$11M
- United Kingdom2$2.0M
- Australia2$7.0M
- Germany2$37M
- Panama1$15M
- Japan1$687K
- Serbia1$20M
- Ethiopia1$1.0M
United States
Türkiye
India
United Kingdom
Australia
Germany
Panama
Japan
Serbia
EthiopiaFounded
1Earlier
112
113
114
15
116
17
218
519
620
221
122
923
524
625
126
15 without a founding year on record.
Total raised
- Under $1M4
- $1M to $10M32
- $10M to $50M18
- $50M to $250M2
- $250M to $1B1
- $1B and over0
Each dot is a startup: the year it was founded across, the total it has raised up (each line is ten times the one below). Pick a segment to pick it out.
42 of 57 startups shown; the rest have no founding year or amount on record.
- 1 to 2
- 3 to 7
- 8 to 24
- 25 to 99
- 100 and more
- United States29
- Türkiye8
- India2
- United Kingdom2
- Australia2
- Germany2
- Panama1
- Japan1
- Serbia1
- Ethiopia1
- Poland1
- South Korea1
Poland
South KoreaStartups by country, 18 countries in all.
Segment by segment
Game studios
16 startups · $221M raised
Grand GamesGrand Games is shaping the future of gaming by creating genre-defining games played by millions worldwide.Türkiye$70M
ZBDZBD is a fintech company based in Hoboken, New Jersey, founded in 2019.United States$40M
Delphi InteractiveDelphi Interactive is a publishing and licensing firm based in Los Angeles, focused on developing and publishing AAA video games.United States$27M
Lucra SportsLucra is a California-based sports gaming marketplace that offers solutions such as fantasy games, score prediction, and fans engaUnited States$20M
BoardBoard is a company that has developed The Board, a 24-inch game console designed for group play.United States$20M
BetskiBetski is an all-in-one online betting platform that offers a wide range of services, including sports betting, online casino gamePanama$15M
MatiksMatiks is a gamified mental math app designed to make arithmetic engaging and enjoyable.India$10M
Chance StudiosChance Studios operates a community-focused collectibles superapp for Pokémon trading card game enthusiasts.United States$3.2M
Game engines and tools
14 startups · $117M raised
Gardens InteractiveGardens Interactive is a remote-first game development studio based in Los Angeles, California.United States$35M
EDGE MarketsEDGE Markets creates tools to promote responsible betting activity and grow the legal sports betting ecosystem.United States$29M
Two DesperadosTwo Desperados is a computer software company that specializes in the fields of mobile game development, casual games and technology.Serbia$20M
ArtieArtie is a managed real-time data streaming platform designed for engineering teams.United States$12M
HomaHoma - Human Rights and Business Centre provides consulting services on human rights and business, and publishes a related journal.United States$5.0M
Super League EnterpriseSuper League Enterprise is a publisher and developer of games and experiences for the biggest immersive digital platforms in the world.United States$4.3M
Magic Find StudiosMagic Find Studios is a gaming development studio that develops discovery and nostalgia games.United States$3.0M
Midsummer StudiosMidsummer Studios is a video game development studio located in Hunt Valley, Maryland.United States$2.0M
AI in games
12 startups · $466M raised
DecartDecart AI Lab is an innovative artificial intelligence research laboratory and technology company founded in 2023, headquartered iUnited States$300M- AIAres InteractiveUnited States$70M
- BBunchWe connect people whose lives are touched by chronic illness to develop trusted networks called bunches.Germany$35M
- SAStatus AIUnited States$17M
AIZ Entertainmentaiz Entertainment uses AI technology to generate interesting content.South Korea$15M
EvosEvos is the Agentic Operations Platform for the businesses that make, move and power the economy.United States$9.0M
Origin LabOrigin Lab is a technology company based in California that specializes in providing premium, rights-cleared multimodal training dUnited States$8.0M
SlipsSlips is the next-generation peer-to-peer betting platform where players bet against each other, not the house.United States$3.5M
Mobile games
8 startups · $66M raised
Circle GamesCircle Games is a mobile gaming company dedicated to create high-quality experiences with user-centered design.Türkiye$25M- WWishRollUnited States$10M
Mika GamesMika Games operates as a mobile gaming company.Cyprus$10M
Bold GamesBold Games is a mobile studio that develops casual puzzle video games.Türkiye$6.0M
Cheer GamesCheer Games is an online gaming company that specializes in mobile gaming services, websites, and mobile applications.Spain$4.5M
Mission Control GamesMission Control Games is a mobile game studio focused on the casual puzzle genreTürkiye$4.0M
Vento GamesWe are passionate about creating engaging and innovative puzzle games that challenge the mind and spark joy in players of all ages.Türkiye$4.0M
Minit GamesMinit Games is a gaming company based in Hamburg, Germany, focused on providing an open platform for short-form play.Germany$2.0M
Cyprus
SpainEsports
4 startups · $23M raised
GGWPGGWP is a one-stop esports multiplatform companyUnited States$15M
PlayVSPlayVS is the leading scholastic esports platform in North America, dedicated to providing infrastructure for competitive gaming aUnited States$4.0M- RRematchRematch is a tournament and matchmaking service for gamers looking to test their skills and compete for prizes in many video-game titles.France$3.5M
Game ActorGame Actor is a Turkish gametech startup based in Istanbul, launched in 2023 by Türkay Beyazay and Giray Kayan.Türkiye$400K
FranceWeb3 games
3 startups · $31M raised
BetHogBetHog is a cryptocurrency-based online casino and sportsbook platform founded by Nigel Eccles and Rob Jones, co-founders of FanDuel.United States$20M
RealGoRealGo is a mobile game company based in Melbourne, Australia, known for its innovative game that combines augmented reality, artiAustralia$6.0M
Power.winPower.win is a crypto casino operated by Super Awesome Gaming Alliance.Costa Rica$5.0M
Costa RicaHow this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in rounds we track, and raised in 2026. 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 biggest raisers this year first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.
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