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Gaming startups founded in 2020
58 gaming startups founded in 2020 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.0B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Vantage StudiosVantage Studios operates as a unit behind Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry®, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® brands.Vantage Studios operates as a unit behind Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry®, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® brands.
Founded 2020Montreuil-sous-bois, France$1.3Blast round Mar 2025 - 2
Kepler 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 - 3
Theorycraft GamesTheorycraft Games is an independent game development studio founded in December 2020 by industry veterans from Blizzard, Riot, Bungie, and Valve.Theorycraft Games is an independent game development studio founded in December 2020 by industry veterans from Blizzard, Riot, Bungie, and Valve.
Founded 2020Los Angeles, United States$50Mlast round Sept 2022 - 4
Spyke GamesSpyke Games is a mobile gaming company based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2020 by industry veterans including Fuat Coskun, Barkin Basaran, and Mithat Madra.Spyke Games is a mobile gaming company based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2020 by industry veterans including Fuat Coskun, Barkin Basaran, and Mithat Madra.
Founded 2020Sisli, Türkiye$50Mlast round May 2024 - 5
EDGE MarketsEDGE Markets creates tools to promote responsible betting activity and grow the legal sports betting ecosystem.EDGE Markets creates tools to promote responsible betting activity and grow the legal sports betting ecosystem.
Founded 2020Wilmington, United States$46Mlast round Jun 2026 - 6
YahahaYAHAHA is a Finnish-founded no-code platform that enables users to create and share 3D interactive experiences and multiplayer games.YAHAHA is a Finnish-founded no-code platform that enables users to create and share 3D interactive experiences and multiplayer games.
Founded 2020Helsinki, Finland$40Mlast round Nov 2022 - 7
Gardens InteractiveGardens Interactive is a remote-first game development studio based in Los Angeles, California.Gardens Interactive is a remote-first game development studio based in Los Angeles, California.
Founded 2020Los Angeles, United States$35Mlast round Oct 2026 - 8
Mountaintop StudiosMountaintop Studios was an independent game studio founded in 2020 by Nate Mitchell and Matt Hansen.Mountaintop Studios was an independent game studio founded in 2020 by Nate Mitchell and Matt Hansen.
Founded 2020Los Angeles, United States$30Mlast round Jan 2024 - 9
Delphi InteractiveDelphi Interactive is a publishing and licensing firm based in Los Angeles, focused on developing and publishing AAA video games.Delphi Interactive is a publishing and licensing firm based in Los Angeles, focused on developing and publishing AAA video games.
Founded 2020Beverly Hills, United States$27Mlast round Aug 2026 - 10
NoiceNoice is a gaming livestreaming platform based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2020.Noice is a gaming livestreaming platform based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Helsinki, Finland$21Mlast round Nov 2023 - 11
Deep VoodooDeep Voodoo is an artificial intelligence-based visual effects studio that specializes in deepfake technology for the entertainment industry.Deep Voodoo is an artificial intelligence-based visual effects studio that specializes in deepfake technology for the entertainment industry.
Founded 2020Beverly Hills, United Kingdom$20Mlast round Dec 2022 - 12
Odyssey InteractiveOdyssey Interactive is a game development studio based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, founded in 2020 by former Riot Games developers.Odyssey Interactive is a game development studio based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, founded in 2020 by former Riot Games developers.
Founded 2020Waterloo, Canada$19Mlast round Oct 2022 - 13
Steel 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
XSETXSET is an Esports Company that organizes popular titles such as Call of Duty, Valorant, and Fortnite.XSET is an Esports Company that organizes popular titles such as Call of Duty, Valorant, and Fortnite.
Founded 2020Boston, United States$15Mlast round Jul 2022 - 15
FreshCutFreshCut is a Web3 gaming community and content ecosystem based in Los Angeles, California.FreshCut is a Web3 gaming community and content ecosystem based in Los Angeles, California.
Founded 2020Los Angeles, United States$15Mlast round May 2022 - 16
TurnipTurnip Media Private Limited, founded in 2020 and based in Bengaluru, India, is a dynamic technology startup focused on the mobile-first gaming community platform market.Turnip Media Private Limited, founded in 2020 and based in Bengaluru, India, is a dynamic technology startup focused on the mobile-first gaming community platform market.
Founded 2020Bengaluru, India$13Mlast round Jan 2022 - 17
Core Loop GamesCore Loop Games engages in reimagining massively multiplayer online game.Core Loop Games engages in reimagining massively multiplayer online game.
Founded 2020Oakland, United States$12Mlast round Nov 2021 - 18IlluviumIlluvium makes a game that rewards players with the opportunity to explore and capture NFT creatures, known as Illuvials, in combat.
Illuvium makes a game that rewards players with the opportunity to explore and capture NFT creatures, known as Illuvials, in combat.
Founded 2020Australia$12Mlast round Mar 2024 - 19
Jam.ggJam.gg, formerly known as Piepacker, is a cloud-based social gaming platform that allows users to enjoy multiplayer gaming and video chatting, simulating the coJam.gg, formerly known as Piepacker, is a cloud-based social gaming platform that allows users to enjoy multiplayer gaming and video chatting, simulating the co
Founded 2020San Francisco, United States$12Mlast round Oct 2021 - 20
MYRMyr is a Delaware-based company specializing in Social VR and multiplayer VR games.Myr is a Delaware-based company specializing in Social VR and multiplayer VR games.
Founded 2020San Mateo, United States$10Mlast round Feb 2023 - 21
Freedom GamesFreedom Games operates as a game publisher that provides support to independent game developers.Freedom Games operates as a game publisher that provides support to independent game developers.
Founded 2020Gurley, United States$10Mlast round Nov 2022 - 22
ForeVR GamesForeVR Games is a virtual reality gaming company founded in 2020 by Marcus Segal and Michael Pagano Doom.ForeVR Games is a virtual reality gaming company founded in 2020 by Marcus Segal and Michael Pagano Doom.
Founded 2020Culver City, United States$10Mlast round Oct 2022 - 23
Worldwide WebbWorldwide Webb is an England-based digital platform that enables individuals to build, distribute and play NFT MMORPG metaverse game.Worldwide Webb is an England-based digital platform that enables individuals to build, distribute and play NFT MMORPG metaverse game.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$10Mlast round Feb 2023 - 24
Ace GamesAce Games is a mobile gaming studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2020 by Hakan Bas, a former co-founder of Peak Games.Ace Games is a mobile gaming studio based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2020 by Hakan Bas, a former co-founder of Peak Games.
Founded 2020Istanbul, Türkiye$8.0Mlast round Dec 2022 - 25
PowerZPowerZ is a French educational video game company that creates engaging learning experiences for children.PowerZ is a French educational video game company that creates engaging learning experiences for children.
Founded 2020Paris, France$7.1Mlast round Jul 2021 - 26
CauldronCauldron is an applicant experience platform designed to enhance the hiring process for growing companies.Cauldron is an applicant experience platform designed to enhance the hiring process for growing companies.
Founded 2020Los Angeles, United Kingdom$6.6Mlast round Jul 2022 - 27
AcroudAcroud owns, operates and develops high-quality comparison sites, mainly in iGaming affiliation.Acroud owns, operates and develops high-quality comparison sites, mainly in iGaming affiliation.
Founded 2020Stockholm, Sweden$6.1Mlast round Feb 2025 - 28
Crypto RaidersCrypto Raiders is a New Zealand-based entertainment company that develops and publishes blockchain-based video games and rewards players with NFTs.Crypto Raiders is a New Zealand-based entertainment company that develops and publishes blockchain-based video games and rewards players with NFTs.
Founded 2020Los Angeles, United States$6.0Mlast round Mar 2022 - 29
Human ComputerHuman Computer is an independent video game studio founded by Alex Schleifer and Eliot Garcia Weisberg.Human Computer is an independent video game studio founded by Alex Schleifer and Eliot Garcia Weisberg.
Founded 2020San Rafael, United States$5.7Mlast round Mar 2025 - 30
reNFTreNFT is a rental protocol that enables lending and borrowing of NFTs.reNFT is a rental protocol that enables lending and borrowing of NFTs.
Founded 2020Phoenix, United States$5.0Mlast round Jul 2022 - 31
Good TroubleGood Trouble is a game studio that is focused on creating incredible and accessible games.Good Trouble is a game studio that is focused on creating incredible and accessible games.
Founded 2020Redmond, United States$4.9Mlast round Aug 2026 - 32
PixelynxPixelynx develops technology which is focused on blurring lines between music, blockchain and gaming.Pixelynx develops technology which is focused on blurring lines between music, blockchain and gaming.
Founded 2020Encino, United States$4.5Mlast round Dec 2021 - 33
Neon KoiCreating action games with epic stories to foster lasting connections with players around the world.Creating action games with epic stories to foster lasting connections with players around the world.
Founded 2020Helsinki$4.4Mlast round Jan 2021 - 34
AssetarioAssetario develops an automated platform designed to deliver personalized gaming experiences for players.Assetario develops an automated platform designed to deliver personalized gaming experiences for players.
Founded 2020Cambridge, United States$4.0Mlast round Apr 2022 - 35
GameramGameram is a social networking gaming platform founded in 2020 and based in Paphos, Cyprus.Gameram is a social networking gaming platform founded in 2020 and based in Paphos, Cyprus.
Founded 2020Paphos, Cyprus$3.9Mlast round Jan 2025 - 36
Studio 369MetalCore is a mechanized fighting game service provider that offers the development of first-person mechanised fighting games.MetalCore is a mechanized fighting game service provider that offers the development of first-person mechanised fighting games.
Founded 2020Moncton, Canada$3.7Mlast round Mar 2024 - 37
UnusuAllUnusuAll is a mobile games studio based in Spain, operated by UNUSUALL VENTURES, S.L.UnusuAll is a mobile games studio based in Spain, operated by UNUSUALL VENTURES, S.L.
Founded 2020Madrid, Spain$3.6Mlast round Aug 2021 - 38
Wicked Saints StudiosWicked Saints Studios is a Black-and-female-led video game startup based in Medford, Oregon, founded in 2020.Wicked Saints Studios is a Black-and-female-led video game startup based in Medford, Oregon, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Medford, United States$3.5Mlast round Sept 2023 - 39
Gaming SocietyGaming Society is a sports betting education and gamification platform based in Los Angeles, California.Gaming Society is a sports betting education and gamification platform based in Los Angeles, California.
Founded 2020Los Angeles, United States$3.5Mlast round Apr 2022 - 40
CityLegendsCityLegends is a community platform and social app founded in 2020, based in Eindhoven, Netherlands.CityLegends is a community platform and social app founded in 2020, based in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
Founded 2020Eindhoven, Netherlands$3.5Mlast round Oct 2025 - 41
Million on MarsMillion on Mars is a game development company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2020.Million on Mars is a game development company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Austin, United States$3.5Mlast round Jan 2023 - 42
FTN NetworkFTN Network is a multi-site high-level data and media organization specializing in all aspects of iGaming.FTN Network is a multi-site high-level data and media organization specializing in all aspects of iGaming.
Founded 2020San Diego, United States$3.0Mlast round Dec 2023 - 43
Studio SirahStudio Sirah is an indie gaming studio based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, founded in 2020 by brothers Abhaas and Prateek Shah.Studio Sirah is an indie gaming studio based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, founded in 2020 by brothers Abhaas and Prateek Shah.
Founded 2020Bengaluru, India$2.6Mlast round Jan 2023 - 44
Revolt Games (Neopolis)Revolt Games is a mobile game platform development company.Revolt Games is a mobile game platform development company.
Founded 2020Lyon, France$2.5Mlast round Sept 2021 - 45
ByoWaveByoWave is an Irish social enterprise and technology company based in Galway, founded in 2020.ByoWave is an Irish social enterprise and technology company based in Galway, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Galway, Ireland$2.5Mlast round Mar 2023 - 46
SorareDataSorareData is an analytics and companion platform for players of Sorare, a fantasy sports game on the Ethereum blockchain.SorareData is an analytics and companion platform for players of Sorare, a fantasy sports game on the Ethereum blockchain.
Founded 2020Paris, France$2.1Mlast round Sept 2023 - 47
Imaginary Hazard StudiosImaginary Hazard Studios is a gaming development company that develops and produces games.Imaginary Hazard Studios is a gaming development company that develops and produces games.
Founded 2020New York, United States$2.0Mlast round Dec 2025 - 48
5x5 Gaming5X5 Gaming is a cross-platform video game development studio based in San Francisco, California.5X5 Gaming is a cross-platform video game development studio based in San Francisco, California.
Founded 2020San Francisco, United States$1.7Mlast round Feb 2022 - 49
ODDSworksODDSworks is a gaming technology and content company based in Downers Grove, Illinois, founded in 2020.ODDSworks is a gaming technology and content company based in Downers Grove, Illinois, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Downers Grove, United States$1.1Mlast round Aug 2026 - 50
ExordiumExordium Limited is a video game publisher founded by a team of experienced AAA game developers and producers.Exordium Limited is a video game publisher founded by a team of experienced AAA game developers and producers.
Founded 2020Bardstown, United States$1.0Mlast round Jan 2021
Montreuil-sous-bois, France
London, United Kingdom
Los Angeles, United States
Sisli, Türkiye
Helsinki, Finland
Waterloo, Canada
Bengaluru, India
Australia
Stockholm, Sweden
Paphos, Cyprus
Madrid, Spain
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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