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Gaming startups founded in 2019
59 gaming startups founded in 2019 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $1.7B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Dream GamesDream Games is a mobile game development company that develops mobile puzzle games.Dream Games is a mobile game development company that develops mobile puzzle games.
Founded 2019Istanbul, Türkiye$1.3Blast round May 2025 - 2VindexFounded 2019United States$60Mlast round Oct 2019
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ZBDZBD is a fintech company based in Hoboken, New Jersey, founded in 2019.ZBD is a fintech company based in Hoboken, New Jersey, founded in 2019.
Founded 2019Hoboken, United States$40Mlast round Jan 2026 - 4
Lucra SportsLucra is a California-based sports gaming marketplace that offers solutions such as fantasy games, score prediction, and fans engagement for individuals.Lucra is a California-based sports gaming marketplace that offers solutions such as fantasy games, score prediction, and fans engagement for individuals.
Founded 2019New York, United States$30Mlast round Apr 2026 - 5
Playable WorldsPlayable Worlds is a game development company based in San Marcos, California, founded in 2018 by industry veterans Raph Koster and Eric Goldberg.Playable Worlds is a game development company based in San Marcos, California, founded in 2018 by industry veterans Raph Koster and Eric Goldberg.
Founded 2019San Marcos, United States$28Mlast round Apr 2022 - 6
Bigger GamesBigger Games is a mobile gaming company based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2019.Bigger Games is a mobile gaming company based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2019.
Founded 2019Istanbul, Türkiye$25Mlast round Jun 2025 - 7
One More GameOne More Game is an independent game studio based in Seattle, founded in 2019 by veteran developers Patrick Wyatt and Jamie Winsor.One More Game is an independent game studio based in Seattle, founded in 2019 by veteran developers Patrick Wyatt and Jamie Winsor.
Founded 2019Seattle, United States$22Mlast round Apr 2022 - 8
Mainframe 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 - 9
BIT ODDBIT ODD is a Finnish gaming studio based in Helsinki, dedicated to creating exceptional mobile gaming experiences.BIT ODD is a Finnish gaming studio based in Helsinki, dedicated to creating exceptional mobile gaming experiences.
Founded 2019Helsinki, Finland$18Mlast round Nov 2024 - 10
Just 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 - 11
SuperkindSuperkind is a women-led tech company making the next generation of AI-powered super experiencesSuperkind is a women-led tech company making the next generation of AI-powered super experiences
Founded 2019-$14Mlast round Jan 2021 - 12
TreesPlease 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 - 13
Lava LabsLava Labs is a game development studio.Lava Labs is a game development studio.
Founded 2019Nottingham, United Kingdom$10Mlast round Mar 2022 - 14
Future AnthemFuture Anthem is an AI and data science company based in London, specializing in enhancing player experiences in the global gambling and gaming industry.Future Anthem is an AI and data science company based in London, specializing in enhancing player experiences in the global gambling and gaming industry.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$9.6Mlast round Oct 2024 - 15
Absurd:JoyAbsurd: joy is a gaming company that develops and publishes VR based games.Absurd: joy is a gaming company that develops and publishes VR based games.
Founded 2019Cambridge, United States$8.4Mlast round Mar 2023 - 16
Hypersonic LaboratoriesHypersonic Laboratories is an independent creative studio made up of passionate developers and artists from diverse global backgrounds.Hypersonic Laboratories is an independent creative studio made up of passionate developers and artists from diverse global backgrounds.
Founded 2019Los Angeles, United States$7.0Mlast round May 2024 - 17
Lightheart EntertainmentLightheart Entertainment is a mobile game studio based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2019.Lightheart Entertainment is a mobile game studio based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2019.
Founded 2019Helsinki, Finland$6.7Mlast round Apr 2021 - 18
Lightfox GamesLightfox Games is a mobile game developer and publisher based in Seattle, founded in 2019 by a team of industry veterans.Lightfox Games is a mobile game developer and publisher based in Seattle, founded in 2019 by a team of industry veterans.
Founded 2019Seattle, United States$6.0Mlast round Feb 2023 - 19
Original 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 - 20
ScripticScriptic is a BAFTA-nominated game studio and entertainment technology company based in London, UK.Scriptic is a BAFTA-nominated game studio and entertainment technology company based in London, UK.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$5.7Mlast round Jun 2023 - 21
SpectariumSpectarium 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 - 22RematchRematch is a tournament and matchmaking service for gamers looking to test their skills and compete for prizes in many video-game titles.
Rematch is a tournament and matchmaking service for gamers looking to test their skills and compete for prizes in many video-game titles.
Founded 2019France$5.1Mlast round Jun 2026 - 23
Potato PlayPotato Play is a mobile game publisher and developer based in Singapore, founded in 2018.Potato Play is a mobile game publisher and developer based in Singapore, founded in 2018.
Founded 2019Singapore, Singapore$5.0Mlast round Feb 2022 - 24
Soteria AISoteria AI is developing the next generation of artificial intelligence.Soteria AI is developing the next generation of artificial intelligence.
Founded 2019United States$5.0Mlast round Dec 2019 - 25
Hotdog GamingHotdog Gaming is redefining the traditional slots market by emerging as the online slots game marketplace.Hotdog Gaming is redefining the traditional slots market by emerging as the online slots game marketplace.
Founded 2019Bangkok, United Kingdom$5.0Mlast round Jun 2025 - 26
Live Aware LabsLive Aware Labs provides high-quality user research for all genres of applications & games and specializes in Geolocated AR & mobile games.Live Aware Labs provides high-quality user research for all genres of applications & games and specializes in Geolocated AR & mobile games.
Founded 2019United States$4.8Mlast round Oct 2024 - 27
Elodie GamesElodie Games is a game development studio based in Venice, California, founded in 2019 by experienced professionals from major gaming companies like Riot Games,Elodie Games is a game development studio based in Venice, California, founded in 2019 by experienced professionals from major gaming companies like Riot Games,
Founded 2019Los Angeles, United States$4.0Mlast round Dec 2023 - 28
SlipsSlips is the next-generation peer-to-peer betting platform where players bet against each other, not the house.Slips is the next-generation peer-to-peer betting platform where players bet against each other, not the house.
Founded 2019Los Angeles, United States$3.5Mlast round Jan 2026 - 29
VaultNVaultN is a technology startup based in Amsterdam, specializing in automated digital distribution and supply chain management for the gaming and software industries.VaultN is a technology startup based in Amsterdam, specializing in automated digital distribution and supply chain management for the gaming and software industries.
Founded 2019Amsterdam, Netherlands$3.5Mlast round Nov 2025 - 30
Hidden Leaf GamesHidden Leaf Games is an indie game development studio based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019.Hidden Leaf Games is an indie game development studio based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019.
Founded 2019Los Angeles, United States$3.2Mlast round May 2021 - 31
M10M10 provides a shared ledger where all banks and their customers have digital money accounts.M10 provides a shared ledger where all banks and their customers have digital money accounts.
Founded 2019United Kingdom$3.0Mlast round Mar 2025 - 32
LootLockerLootLocker is a Stockholm-based game backend-as-a-service (BaaS) provider founded in 2019.LootLocker is a Stockholm-based game backend-as-a-service (BaaS) provider founded in 2019.
Founded 2019Stockholm, Sweden$2.5Mlast round Nov 2025 - 33
VAGamesVAGames is a game-developing company that develops mobile games using 3D cartoon rendering graphic technology.VAGames is a game-developing company that develops mobile games using 3D cartoon rendering graphic technology.
Founded 2019South Korea$2.2Mlast round Mar 2024 - 34
Oxalis gamesOxalis Games is an independent video game development studio based in London, United Kingdom, founded in July 2020.Oxalis Games is an independent video game development studio based in London, United Kingdom, founded in July 2020.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$2.0Mlast round Oct 2024 - 35
Prota GamesProta Games is a São Paulo-based mediatech and game studio founded in October 2019.Prota Games is a São Paulo-based mediatech and game studio founded in October 2019.
Founded 2019Sao Paulo, Brazil$2.0Mlast round Jun 2022 - 36
GamindoGamindo Builder is the AI platform that transforms documents, texts, and presentations into interactive, gamified learning experiences.Gamindo Builder is the AI platform that transforms documents, texts, and presentations into interactive, gamified learning experiences.
Founded 2019Treviso, Italy$1.6Mlast round Sept 2026 - 37
MultiscriptionMultiscription is a mobile gaming company that offers an integrated membership services platform aimed at enhancing retention and revenue for free-to-play mobile games.Multiscription is a mobile gaming company that offers an integrated membership services platform aimed at enhancing retention and revenue for free-to-play mobile games.
Founded 2019Copenhagen, Denmark$1.6Mlast round Jan 2023 - 38
54e Dev Studios54e Dev Studios is a software and mobile game development company based in Regina, Saskatchewan, established in 2019.54e Dev Studios is a software and mobile game development company based in Regina, Saskatchewan, established in 2019.
Founded 2019Regina, Canada$1.4Mlast round Jul 2021 - 39
SkedadleSkedadle is a gaming and rewards app company based in Aberdeen, Scotland, founded in 2019.Skedadle is a gaming and rewards app company based in Aberdeen, Scotland, founded in 2019.
Founded 2019Aberdeen, United Kingdom$1.2Mlast round Oct 2023 - 40
Utopos GamesWe're Utopos Games.We're Utopos Games.
Founded 2019Las Vegas, United States$1.0Mlast round Oct 2019 - 41
HypemastersHypeMasters is an international game development studio founded in 2019, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.HypeMasters is an international game development studio founded in 2019, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Founded 2019Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia$1.0Mlast round Dec 2025 - 42Howling SoftHowling Soft is a game startup.
Howling Soft is a game startup.
Founded 2019-$962Klast round Apr 2014 - 43
VeloxiaVeloxia, also known as Veloxia Technology, is a mobile game development studio based in Istanbul, Turkey.Veloxia, also known as Veloxia Technology, is a mobile game development studio based in Istanbul, Turkey.
Founded 2019Istanbul, Türkiye$950Klast round Aug 2023 - 44
Exit Plan GamesExit Plan Games is a computer game development studio based in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 2019 by José Teixeira and Damien Monnier.Exit Plan Games is a computer game development studio based in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 2019 by José Teixeira and Damien Monnier.
Founded 2019Warsaw, Poland$909Klast round Jan 2020 - 45
VR RealmsMaking it easy to create and operate standalone branded experiences in the metaverse.Making it easy to create and operate standalone branded experiences in the metaverse.
Founded 2019Sydney, Australia$744Klast round Oct 2020 - 46
Enechawet GamesEnechawet Games manufactures and publishes educational and entertaining games.Enechawet Games manufactures and publishes educational and entertaining games.
Founded 2019Addis Ababa$600Klast round Jul 2024 - 47
Fundamentally GamesFundamentally Games Ltd is a UK-based company specializing in live operations and publishing for video games.Fundamentally Games Ltd is a UK-based company specializing in live operations and publishing for video games.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$600Klast round Apr 2023 - 48
Arvis GamesArvis Games is a game studio founded in 2019, with locations in Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey, and Montreal, Quebec, Canada.Arvis Games is a game studio founded in 2019, with locations in Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey, and Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Founded 2019Kadikoey, Türkiye$500Klast round Aug 2023 - 49
Ocean Drive StudioOcean Drive Studio is an independent video game development studio founded in 2019, known for creating high-quality single-player experiences and community-focuOcean Drive Studio is an independent video game development studio founded in 2019, known for creating high-quality single-player experiences and community-focu
Founded 2019Seongnam-si, United States$500Klast round Mar 2023 - 50
City From NaughtCity From Naught is an indie game studio located in Toronto, Ontario, focusing on AI-driven game development and 3D asset creation.City From Naught is an indie game studio located in Toronto, Ontario, focusing on AI-driven game development and 3D asset creation.
Founded 2019Toronto, Canada$500Klast round Mar 2023
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
Stockholm, Sweden
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Sao Paulo, Brazil
Treviso, Italy
Copenhagen, Denmark
Regina, Canada
Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia
Warsaw, Poland
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