# Gaming Startups That Raised in 2026: Market Map of 57 Companies

> The 57 gaming startups that raised money in 2026, mapped in 6 segments and ranked by this year's rounds: $924M between them. Updated nightly.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/gaming-raised-2026-market-map (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

## Game studios

16

- [Grand Games](https://millionrounds.com/company/grand-games)
- [ZBD](https://millionrounds.com/company/zbd)
- [Delphi Interactive](https://millionrounds.com/company/delphi-interactive)
- [Lucra Sports](https://millionrounds.com/company/lucra-sports)
- [Board](https://millionrounds.com/company/board)
- [Betski](https://millionrounds.com/company/betski)
- [Matiks](https://millionrounds.com/company/matiks)
- [Chance Studios](https://millionrounds.com/company/chance-studios)
- [Good Trouble](https://millionrounds.com/company/good-trouble)
- [Evil Genius Games](https://millionrounds.com/company/evil-genius-games)
- [Notey](https://millionrounds.com/company/notey)
- [TopDog](https://millionrounds.com/company/topdog)
- [Windup Minds](https://millionrounds.com/company/windup-minds)
- [ODDSworks](https://millionrounds.com/company/oddsworks)
- [1312 Interactive](https://millionrounds.com/company/1312-interactive)
- [Nekonome](https://millionrounds.com/company/nekonome)

## Game engines and tools

14

- [Gardens Interactive](https://millionrounds.com/company/gardens-interactive)
- [EDGE Markets](https://millionrounds.com/company/edge-markets)
- [Two Desperados](https://millionrounds.com/company/two-desperados)
- [Artie](https://millionrounds.com/company/artie)
- [Homa](https://millionrounds.com/company/homa)
- [Super League Enterprise](https://millionrounds.com/company/super-league-enterprise)
- [Magic Find Studios](https://millionrounds.com/company/magic-find-studios)
- [Midsummer Studios](https://millionrounds.com/company/midsummer-studios)
- [Posh Monkey Studios](https://millionrounds.com/company/posh-monkey-studios)
- [Skymap Games](https://millionrounds.com/company/skymap-games)
- [Rise of Fearless](https://millionrounds.com/company/rise-of-fearless)
- [GYLD](https://millionrounds.com/company/gyld)
- [FunVenture](https://millionrounds.com/company/funventure)
- [Skinscanner.gg](https://millionrounds.com/company/skinscanner-gg)

## AI in games

12

- [Decart](https://millionrounds.com/company/decart)
- [*AI* Ares Interactive](https://millionrounds.com/company/ares-interactive)
- [*B* Bunch](https://millionrounds.com/company/bunch)
- [*SA* Status AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/status-ai)
- [AIZ Entertainment](https://millionrounds.com/company/aiz-entertainment)
- [Evos](https://millionrounds.com/company/evos)
- [Origin Lab](https://millionrounds.com/company/origin-lab)
- [Slips](https://millionrounds.com/company/slips)
- [VoicePatrol](https://millionrounds.com/company/voicepatrol)
- [Surge Games](https://millionrounds.com/company/surge-games)
- [Gamindo](https://millionrounds.com/company/gamindo)
- [Arcustin Games](https://millionrounds.com/company/arcustin-games)

## Mobile games

8

- [Circle Games](https://millionrounds.com/company/circle-games)
- [*W* WishRoll](https://millionrounds.com/company/wishroll)
- [Mika Games](https://millionrounds.com/company/mika-games)
- [Bold Games](https://millionrounds.com/company/bold-games)
- [Cheer Games](https://millionrounds.com/company/cheer-games)
- [Mission Control Games](https://millionrounds.com/company/mission-control-games)
- [Vento Games](https://millionrounds.com/company/vento-games)
- [Minit Games](https://millionrounds.com/company/minit-games)

## Esports

4

- [GGWP](https://millionrounds.com/company/ggwp)
- [PlayVS](https://millionrounds.com/company/playvs)
- [*R* Rematch](https://millionrounds.com/company/rematch)
- [Game Actor](https://millionrounds.com/company/game-actor)

## Web3 games

3

- [BetHog](https://millionrounds.com/company/bethog)
- [RealGo](https://millionrounds.com/company/realgo)
- [Power.win](https://millionrounds.com/company/power-win)

## Segment by segment

### Game studios

16 startups · $221M raised

- [**Grand Games**](https://millionrounds.com/company/grand-games) Grand Games is shaping the future of gaming by creating genre-defining games played by millions worldwide. Türkiye $70M
- [**ZBD**](https://millionrounds.com/company/zbd) ZBD is a fintech company based in Hoboken, New Jersey, founded in 2019. United States $40M
- [**Delphi Interactive**](https://millionrounds.com/company/delphi-interactive) Delphi Interactive is a publishing and licensing firm based in Los Angeles, focused on developing and publishing AAA video games. United States $27M
- [**Lucra Sports**](https://millionrounds.com/company/lucra-sports) Lucra is a California-based sports gaming marketplace that offers solutions such as fantasy games, score prediction, and fans enga United States $20M
- [**Board**](https://millionrounds.com/company/board) Board is a company that has developed The Board, a 24-inch game console designed for group play. United States $20M
- [**Betski**](https://millionrounds.com/company/betski) Betski is an all-in-one online betting platform that offers a wide range of services, including sports betting, online casino game Panama $15M
- [**Matiks**](https://millionrounds.com/company/matiks) Matiks is a gamified mental math app designed to make arithmetic engaging and enjoyable. India $10M
- [**Chance Studios**](https://millionrounds.com/company/chance-studios) Chance 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 Interactive**](https://millionrounds.com/company/gardens-interactive) Gardens Interactive is a remote-first game development studio based in Los Angeles, California. United States $35M
- [**EDGE Markets**](https://millionrounds.com/company/edge-markets) EDGE Markets creates tools to promote responsible betting activity and grow the legal sports betting ecosystem. United States $29M
- [**Two Desperados**](https://millionrounds.com/company/two-desperados) Two Desperados is a computer software company that specializes in the fields of mobile game development, casual games and technology. Serbia $20M
- [**Artie**](https://millionrounds.com/company/artie) Artie is a managed real-time data streaming platform designed for engineering teams. United States $12M
- [**Homa**](https://millionrounds.com/company/homa) Homa - Human Rights and Business Centre provides consulting services on human rights and business, and publishes a related journal. United States $5.0M
- [**Super League Enterprise**](https://millionrounds.com/company/super-league-enterprise) Super 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 Studios**](https://millionrounds.com/company/magic-find-studios) Magic Find Studios is a gaming development studio that develops discovery and nostalgia games. United States $3.0M
- [**Midsummer Studios**](https://millionrounds.com/company/midsummer-studios) Midsummer Studios is a video game development studio located in Hunt Valley, Maryland. United States $2.0M

### AI in games

12 startups · $466M raised

- [**Decart**](https://millionrounds.com/company/decart) Decart AI Lab is an innovative artificial intelligence research laboratory and technology company founded in 2023, headquartered i United States $300M
- [*AI* **Ares Interactive**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ares-interactive) United States $70M
- [*B* **Bunch**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bunch) We connect people whose lives are touched by chronic illness to develop trusted networks called bunches. Germany $35M
- [*SA* **Status AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/status-ai) United States $17M
- [**AIZ Entertainment**](https://millionrounds.com/company/aiz-entertainment) aiz Entertainment uses AI technology to generate interesting content. South Korea $15M
- [**Evos**](https://millionrounds.com/company/evos) Evos is the Agentic Operations Platform for the businesses that make, move and power the economy. United States $9.0M
- [**Origin Lab**](https://millionrounds.com/company/origin-lab) Origin Lab is a technology company based in California that specializes in providing premium, rights-cleared multimodal training d United States $8.0M
- [**Slips**](https://millionrounds.com/company/slips) Slips 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 Games**](https://millionrounds.com/company/circle-games) Circle Games is a mobile gaming company dedicated to create high-quality experiences with user-centered design. Türkiye $25M
- [*W* **WishRoll**](https://millionrounds.com/company/wishroll) United States $10M
- [**Mika Games**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mika-games) Mika Games operates as a mobile gaming company. Cyprus $10M
- [**Bold Games**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bold-games) Bold Games is a mobile studio that develops casual puzzle video games. Türkiye $6.0M
- [**Cheer Games**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cheer-games) Cheer Games is an online gaming company that specializes in mobile gaming services, websites, and mobile applications. Spain $4.5M
- [**Mission Control Games**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mission-control-games) Mission Control Games is a mobile game studio focused on the casual puzzle genre Türkiye $4.0M
- [**Vento Games**](https://millionrounds.com/company/vento-games) We 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 Games**](https://millionrounds.com/company/minit-games) Minit Games is a gaming company based in Hamburg, Germany, focused on providing an open platform for short-form play. Germany $2.0M

### Esports

4 startups · $23M raised

- [**GGWP**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ggwp) GGWP is a one-stop esports multiplatform company United States $15M
- [**PlayVS**](https://millionrounds.com/company/playvs) PlayVS is the leading scholastic esports platform in North America, dedicated to providing infrastructure for competitive gaming a United States $4.0M
- [*R* **Rematch**](https://millionrounds.com/company/rematch) Rematch 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 Actor**](https://millionrounds.com/company/game-actor) Game Actor is a Turkish gametech startup based in Istanbul, launched in 2023 by Türkay Beyazay and Giray Kayan. Türkiye $400K

### Web3 games

3 startups · $31M raised

- [**BetHog**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bethog) BetHog is a cryptocurrency-based online casino and sportsbook platform founded by Nigel Eccles and Rob Jones, co-founders of FanDuel. United States $20M
- [**RealGo**](https://millionrounds.com/company/realgo) RealGo is a mobile game company based in Melbourne, Australia, known for its innovative game that combines augmented reality, arti Australia $6.0M
- [**Power.win**](https://millionrounds.com/company/power-win) Power.win is a crypto casino operated by Super Awesome Gaming Alliance. Costa Rica $5.0M

**How 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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