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Game development startups in Europe

112 game development startups in Europe have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $925M between them, with the United Kingdom the most common home.

$925Mraised by these 50
112on our record in all
United Kingdommost common home
Kepler Interactiveraised the most
  1. 1Kepler InteractiveKepler Interactive is a global video game publisher and creative studio based in London, England, with a secondary office in Singapore.

    Kepler Interactive is a global video game publisher and creative studio based in London, England, with a secondary office in Singapore.

    Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$127Mlast round Nov 2024
  2. 2Build A Rocket BoyBuild A Rocket Boy is an independent game development studio based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2016 by Leslie Benzies, a veteran of the gaming industry.

    Build A Rocket Boy is an independent game development studio based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2016 by Leslie Benzies, a veteran of the gaming industry.

    Founded 2016Edinburgh, United Kingdom$110Mlast round Jan 2024
  3. 3Omeda StudiosOmeda Studios is an England-based game development studio that develops and publishes shooting games for PCs and consoles.

    Omeda Studios is an England-based game development studio that develops and publishes shooting games for PCs and consoles.

    Founded 2020Northwood, United Kingdom$74Mlast round Nov 2024
  4. 4Game InsightGame Insight is a leading video game developer and publisher based in Vilnius, Lithuania, specializing in free-to-play mobile and social-network games.

    Game Insight is a leading video game developer and publisher based in Vilnius, Lithuania, specializing in free-to-play mobile and social-network games.

    Founded 2009Vilnius, Lithuania$50Mlast round Feb 2013
  5. 5Shiro GamesShiro Games is an independent video game development studio located in Bordeaux, France, founded in 2012 by Sebastien Vidal and Nicolas Cannasse.

    Shiro Games is an independent video game development studio located in Bordeaux, France, founded in 2012 by Sebastien Vidal and Nicolas Cannasse.

    Founded 2012Bordeaux, France$49Mlast round Oct 2022
  6. 6Small Giant GamesSmall Giant Games is an independent game development company based in Helsinki, Finland.

    Small Giant Games is an independent game development company based in Helsinki, Finland.

    Founded 2013Helsinki, Finland$45Mlast round Feb 2018
  7. 7Million VictoriesMillion Victories is a mobile game development studio based in France, founded in 2017 by Benoit Ducrest and Celine Allary.

    Million Victories is a mobile game development studio based in France, founded in 2017 by Benoit Ducrest and Celine Allary.

    Founded 2017Lyon, France$41Mlast round Jul 2025
  8. 8MoralisMoralis is a developer of a web3 development platform for developers to build and launch apps, games, and NFTs cross-chain.

    Moralis is a developer of a web3 development platform for developers to build and launch apps, games, and NFTs cross-chain.

    Founded 2021Sweden$40Mlast round May 2022
  9. 9Redhill GamesRedhill Games is a multinational co-development game studio based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2018 by industry veterans Milos Jerabek, Matias Myllyrinne, a

    Redhill Games is a multinational co-development game studio based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2018 by industry veterans Milos Jerabek, Matias Myllyrinne, a

    Founded 2018Helsingfors, Finland$30Mlast round Feb 2021
  10. 10Lighthouse GamesLighthouse Games is a AAA game development studio located in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom.

    Lighthouse Games is a AAA game development studio located in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom.

    Founded 2023Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom$25Mlast round Dec 2025
  11. 11Two DesperadosTwo Desperados is a computer software company that specializes in the fields of mobile game development, casual games and technology.

    Two Desperados is a computer software company that specializes in the fields of mobile game development, casual games and technology.

    Founded 2010Belgrade / Hybrid, Serbia$20Mlast round Jun 2026
  12. 12Mainframe IndustriesMainframe Industries is an independent, venture-backed game developer based in Helsinki, Finland, with additional teams in Reykjavík and Paris.

    Mainframe Industries is an independent, venture-backed game developer based in Helsinki, Finland, with additional teams in Reykjavík and Paris.

    Founded 2019Helsinki, Finland$20Mlast round Nov 2021
  13. 13Steel City InteractiveSteel City Interactive (SCI) is an independent video game development studio based in Sheffield, England, founded in January 2020 by brothers Ash, Asif, and Asad Habib.

    Steel City Interactive (SCI) is an independent video game development studio based in Sheffield, England, founded in January 2020 by brothers Ash, Asif, and Asad Habib.

    Founded 2020Sheffield, United Kingdom$19Mlast round May 2024
  14. 14Just Wont DieJust Won’t Die is a video game development studio based in Cambridge, UK, founded by a team with a rich history in the gaming industry, including experience from Jagex.

    Just Won’t Die is a video game development studio based in Cambridge, UK, founded by a team with a rich history in the gaming industry, including experience from Jagex.

    Founded 2019Cambridge, United Kingdom$16Mlast round Aug 2022
  15. 15KobojoKobojo is a French video game developer and distributor founded in 2008, with its headquarters in Paris and a development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland.

    Kobojo is a French video game developer and distributor founded in 2008, with its headquarters in Paris and a development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland.

    Founded 2008Paris, France$15Mlast round May 2015
  16. 16welevelwelevel is a game development studio based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2021 by Christian Heimerl.

    welevel is a game development studio based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2021 by Christian Heimerl.

    Founded 2021Munich, Germany$14Mlast round May 2026
  17. 17Amplitude StudiosAmplitude Studios is a French video game development studio based in Paris, founded in January 2011 by former Ubisoft employees Mathieu Girard and Romain de Wau

    Amplitude Studios is a French video game development studio based in Paris, founded in January 2011 by former Ubisoft employees Mathieu Girard and Romain de Wau

    Founded 2011Paris, France$14Mlast round May 2025
  18. 18MundfishMundfish is a private video game development studio founded in 2017, originally based in Moscow and now headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus.

    Mundfish is a private video game development studio founded in 2017, originally based in Moscow and now headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus.

    Founded 2017Paphos, Cyprus$13Mlast round Jan 2021
  19. 19TreesPlease GamesTreesPlease Games is a video game development studio based in Brighton, United Kingdom, with operations linked to London.

    TreesPlease Games is a video game development studio based in Brighton, United Kingdom, with operations linked to London.

    Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$11Mlast round Apr 2023
  20. 20Lava LabsLava Labs is a game development studio.

    Lava Labs is a game development studio.

    Founded 2019Nottingham, United Kingdom$10Mlast round Mar 2022
  21. 21ComethCometh is a game development studio that creates blockchain games that can seamlessly connect with DeFi protocols.

    Cometh is a game development studio that creates blockchain games that can seamlessly connect with DeFi protocols.

    Founded 2020Paris, France$10Mlast round May 2022
  22. 22New TalesNew Tales is an independent video game publisher and developer based in Versailles, France, founded in 2022 by industry veterans including Cédric Maréchal, Beno

    New Tales is an independent video game publisher and developer based in Versailles, France, founded in 2022 by industry veterans including Cédric Maréchal, Beno

    Founded 2022Paris, France$9.1Mlast round Jun 2024
  23. 231939 Games1939 Games is an independent game development studio based in Reykjavík, Iceland, founded in 2015 by brothers Ívar and Guðmundur Kristjánsson.

    1939 Games is an independent game development studio based in Reykjavík, Iceland, founded in 2015 by brothers Ívar and Guðmundur Kristjánsson.

    Founded 2015Reykjavik, Iceland$8.9Mlast round Sept 2021
  24. 24XR GamesXR Games is a game development studio located in Leeds, United Kingdom, founded in 2017 by Bobby Thandi.

    XR Games is a game development studio located in Leeds, United Kingdom, founded in 2017 by Bobby Thandi.

    Founded 2017Leeds, United Kingdom$8.9Mlast round Jul 2022
  25. 25OvermindOvermind is a game development and analytics studio.

    Overmind is a game development and analytics studio.

    Founded 2020United Kingdom$8.7Mlast round Feb 2026
  26. 26Modl.aimodl.ai is a Copenhagen-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in AI-driven tools for game development.

    modl.ai is a Copenhagen-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in AI-driven tools for game development.

    Founded 2018Copenhagen, Denmark$8.4Mlast round Nov 2022
  27. 27Supermassive GamesSupermassive Games is an independent game development studio.

    Supermassive Games is an independent game development studio.

    Founded 2007Guildford, United Kingdom$8.3Mlast round Mar 2021
  28. 28Kek EntertainmentKEK Entertainment is a game development company founded in 2021 by former Pixonic executives Georgy Egorov and Oleg Poroshin.

    KEK Entertainment is a game development company founded in 2021 by former Pixonic executives Georgy Egorov and Oleg Poroshin.

    Founded 2021Limassol, Cyprus$8.0Mlast round Nov 2023
  29. 29DidimoDidimo is a technology company founded in 2016 by Veronica Costa Orvalho.

    Didimo is a technology company founded in 2016 by Veronica Costa Orvalho.

    Founded 2016Matosinhos, Portugal$7.2Mlast round Oct 2022
  30. 30110 Industries110 Industries is a private entertainment company founded in 2017, specializing in the development, publishing, and distribution of AAA video games and music.

    110 Industries is a private entertainment company founded in 2017, specializing in the development, publishing, and distribution of AAA video games and music.

    Founded 2017Tolochenaz, Switzerland$7.0Mlast round May 2022
  31. 31Blue Scarab EntertainmentBlue Scarab Entertainment is an independent video game development studio based in Stockholm, founded in 2020 by industry veterans Colin Cragg and Enno Rehling.

    Blue Scarab Entertainment is an independent video game development studio based in Stockholm, founded in 2020 by industry veterans Colin Cragg and Enno Rehling.

    Founded -Stockholm, Sweden$7.0Mlast round Jul 2024
  32. 32BetaDwarfBetaDwarf Entertainment is a Danish independent video game development studio based in Copenhagen.

    BetaDwarf Entertainment is a Danish independent video game development studio based in Copenhagen.

    Founded 2011Copenhagen, Denmark$6.6Mlast round Jul 2025
  33. 33MagicaveMagicave is a UK-based game development studio founded in 2021, operating fully remote with a global team.

    Magicave is a UK-based game development studio founded in 2021, operating fully remote with a global team.

    Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$6.4Mlast round Jul 2022
  34. 34MAG InteractiveMAG Interactive is a Sweden-based mobile game and app development company.

    MAG Interactive is a Sweden-based mobile game and app development company.

    Founded 2010Stockholm, Sweden$6.0Mlast round Nov 2013
  35. 35Original GamesOriginal Games is a mobile game development company founded in 2019, focused on creating casual games that are both relaxing and rewarding.

    Original Games is a mobile game development company founded in 2019, focused on creating casual games that are both relaxing and rewarding.

    Founded 2019Lisbon, Estonia$6.0Mlast round Oct 2021
  36. 36DarkWorksDarkworks S.A.

    Darkworks S.A.

    Founded 1997Paris, France$5.4Mlast round Feb 2010
  37. 37SpectariumSpectarium is a remote-first game development company based in Oulu, Finland, founded in 2019 by veterans from major gaming companies like EA and Epic Games.

    Spectarium is a remote-first game development company based in Oulu, Finland, founded in 2019 by veterans from major gaming companies like EA and Epic Games.

    Founded 2019Oulu, Finland$5.3Mlast round Apr 2025
  38. 38Invincibles StudioInvincibles Studio is an independent games development studio based in Preston, North West England, founded in 2004.

    Invincibles Studio is an independent games development studio based in Preston, North West England, founded in 2004.

    Founded 2004Preston, United Kingdom$5.1Mlast round Mar 2023
  39. 39LightneerLightneer was a mobile game development studio based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2015 by former Rovio employees.

    Lightneer was a mobile game development studio based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2015 by former Rovio employees.

    Founded 2015Helsinki, Finland$5.0Mlast round Aug 2017
  40. 40Alliance GamesAlliance Games is a Stockholm-based Web3 gaming infrastructure company founded in 2024.

    Alliance Games is a Stockholm-based Web3 gaming infrastructure company founded in 2024.

    Founded -Bad Oldesloe, Germany$5.0Mlast round Oct 2024
  41. 41Flowitgame changing - simple and intuitive AI-assisted holistic employee development in real-time for all organizations, employees and HR theories

    game changing - simple and intuitive AI-assisted holistic employee development in real-time for all organizations, employees and HR theories

    Founded 2020Switzerland$4.7Mlast round Aug 2024
  42. 42BitmagicBitmagic is an AI-first game development company based in Helsinki, Finland, with an additional office in Austin, Texas.

    Bitmagic is an AI-first game development company based in Helsinki, Finland, with an additional office in Austin, Texas.

    Founded 2021Helsinki, Finland$4.3Mlast round Jul 2024
  43. 43The Breach StudiosThe Breach Studios is a full-cycle video game development studio based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2018 by experienced professionals from major gaming compa

    The Breach Studios is a full-cycle video game development studio based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2018 by experienced professionals from major gaming compa

    Founded 2018Barcelona, Spain$4.2Mlast round Sept 2021
  44. 44Iconic.AIIconic AI is an AAA games studio AI-driven game development

    Iconic AI is an AAA games studio AI-driven game development

    Founded -London, United Kingdom$4.0Mlast round Jul 2024
  45. 45Legendary PlayLegendary Play is a mobile game development studio based in Berlin, founded in 2017.

    Legendary Play is a mobile game development studio based in Berlin, founded in 2017.

    Founded 2017Berlin, Germany$4.0Mlast round Apr 2022
  46. 46World MakersWorld Makers is an independent game development studio based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

    World Makers is an independent game development studio based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

    Founded 2020Cambridge, United Kingdom$4.0Mlast round Apr 2023
  47. 47Iron GamesIron Games is a mobile gaming company based in London, United Kingdom.

    Iron Games is a mobile gaming company based in London, United Kingdom.

    Founded 2023London, United Kingdom$4.0Mlast round Nov 2025
  48. 48Edge Case GamesEdge Case Games was a game development studio based in Guildford, United Kingdom.

    Edge Case Games was a game development studio based in Guildford, United Kingdom.

    Founded 2014Guildford, United Kingdom$4.0Mlast round Nov 2015
  49. 49Studio42Studio42 is a game development studio based in Nicosia, Cyprus, founded in 2024 by former developers from Belka.

    Studio42 is a game development studio based in Nicosia, Cyprus, founded in 2024 by former developers from Belka.

    Founded -Nicosia, Cyprus$3.6Mlast round May 2025
  50. 50DreamFuel GamesDreamFuel Games is a Dutch game studio located in Amsterdam, founded in 2021.

    DreamFuel Games is a Dutch game studio located in Amsterdam, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2021Amsterdam, Netherlands$3.5Mlast round Aug 2022
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