# Top 50 Gaming Startups Founded in 2020 by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded gaming startups founded in 2020, ranked by total funding raised: $2.0B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/gaming-startups-founded-2020 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Vantage Studios** Vantage Studios operates as a unit behind Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry®, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® brands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vantage-studios) Vantage Studios operates as a unit behind Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry®, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® brands. *Founded* 2020 Montreuil-sous-bois, France **$1.3B** last round Mar 2025
- 2 [**Kepler Interactive** Kepler Interactive is a global video game publisher and creative studio based in London, England, with a secondary office in Singapore.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kepler-interactive) Kepler Interactive is a global video game publisher and creative studio based in London, England, with a secondary office in Singapore. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$127M** last round Nov 2024
- 3 [**Theorycraft Games** Theorycraft Games is an independent game development studio founded in December 2020 by industry veterans from Blizzard, Riot, Bungie, and Valve.](https://millionrounds.com/company/theorycraft-games) Theorycraft Games is an independent game development studio founded in December 2020 by industry veterans from Blizzard, Riot, Bungie, and Valve. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$50M** last round Sept 2022
- 4 [**Spyke Games** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spyke-games) 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* 2020 Sisli, Türkiye **$50M** last round May 2024
- 5 [**EDGE Markets** EDGE Markets creates tools to promote responsible betting activity and grow the legal sports betting ecosystem.](https://millionrounds.com/company/edge-markets) EDGE Markets creates tools to promote responsible betting activity and grow the legal sports betting ecosystem. *Founded* 2020 Wilmington, United States **$46M** last round Jun 2026
- 6 [**Yahaha** YAHAHA is a Finnish-founded no-code platform that enables users to create and share 3D interactive experiences and multiplayer games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/yahaha) YAHAHA is a Finnish-founded no-code platform that enables users to create and share 3D interactive experiences and multiplayer games. *Founded* 2020 Helsinki, Finland **$40M** last round Nov 2022
- 7 [**Gardens Interactive** Gardens Interactive is a remote-first game development studio based in Los Angeles, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gardens-interactive) Gardens Interactive is a remote-first game development studio based in Los Angeles, California. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$35M** last round Oct 2026
- 8 [**Mountaintop Studios** Mountaintop Studios was an independent game studio founded in 2020 by Nate Mitchell and Matt Hansen.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mountaintop-studios) Mountaintop Studios was an independent game studio founded in 2020 by Nate Mitchell and Matt Hansen. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$30M** last round Jan 2024
- 9 [**Delphi Interactive** Delphi Interactive is a publishing and licensing firm based in Los Angeles, focused on developing and publishing AAA video games.](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. *Founded* 2020 Beverly Hills, United States **$27M** last round Aug 2026
- 10 [**Noice** Noice is a gaming livestreaming platform based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/noice) Noice is a gaming livestreaming platform based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Helsinki, Finland **$21M** last round Nov 2023
- 11 [**Deep Voodoo** Deep Voodoo is an artificial intelligence-based visual effects studio that specializes in deepfake technology for the entertainment industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/deep-voodoo) Deep Voodoo is an artificial intelligence-based visual effects studio that specializes in deepfake technology for the entertainment industry. *Founded* 2020 Beverly Hills, United Kingdom **$20M** last round Dec 2022
- 12 [**Odyssey Interactive** Odyssey Interactive is a game development studio based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, founded in 2020 by former Riot Games developers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/odyssey-interactive) Odyssey Interactive is a game development studio based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, founded in 2020 by former Riot Games developers. *Founded* 2020 Waterloo, Canada **$19M** last round Oct 2022
- 13 [**Steel City Interactive** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/steel-city-interactive) 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* 2020 Sheffield, United Kingdom **$19M** last round May 2024
- 14 [**XSET** XSET is an Esports Company that organizes popular titles such as Call of Duty, Valorant, and Fortnite.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xset) XSET is an Esports Company that organizes popular titles such as Call of Duty, Valorant, and Fortnite. *Founded* 2020 Boston, United States **$15M** last round Jul 2022
- 15 [**FreshCut** FreshCut is a Web3 gaming community and content ecosystem based in Los Angeles, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/freshcut) FreshCut is a Web3 gaming community and content ecosystem based in Los Angeles, California. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$15M** last round May 2022
- 16 [**Turnip** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/turnip) 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* 2020 Bengaluru, India **$13M** last round Jan 2022
- 17 [**Core Loop Games** Core Loop Games engages in reimagining massively multiplayer online game.](https://millionrounds.com/company/core-loop-games) Core Loop Games engages in reimagining massively multiplayer online game. *Founded* 2020 Oakland, United States **$12M** last round Nov 2021
- 18 [**Illuvium** Illuvium makes a game that rewards players with the opportunity to explore and capture NFT creatures, known as Illuvials, in combat.](https://millionrounds.com/company/illuvium) Illuvium makes a game that rewards players with the opportunity to explore and capture NFT creatures, known as Illuvials, in combat. *Founded* 2020 Australia **$12M** last round Mar 2024
- 19 [**Jam.gg** Jam.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](https://millionrounds.com/company/jam-gg) Jam.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* 2020 San Francisco, United States **$12M** last round Oct 2021
- 20 [**MYR** Myr is a Delaware-based company specializing in Social VR and multiplayer VR games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/myr) Myr is a Delaware-based company specializing in Social VR and multiplayer VR games. *Founded* 2020 San Mateo, United States **$10M** last round Feb 2023
- 21 [**Freedom Games** Freedom Games operates as a game publisher that provides support to independent game developers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/freedom-games) Freedom Games operates as a game publisher that provides support to independent game developers. *Founded* 2020 Gurley, United States **$10M** last round Nov 2022
- 22 [**ForeVR Games** ForeVR Games is a virtual reality gaming company founded in 2020 by Marcus Segal and Michael Pagano Doom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/forevr-games) ForeVR Games is a virtual reality gaming company founded in 2020 by Marcus Segal and Michael Pagano Doom. *Founded* 2020 Culver City, United States **$10M** last round Oct 2022
- 23 [**Worldwide Webb** Worldwide Webb is an England-based digital platform that enables individuals to build, distribute and play NFT MMORPG metaverse game.](https://millionrounds.com/company/worldwide-webb) Worldwide Webb is an England-based digital platform that enables individuals to build, distribute and play NFT MMORPG metaverse game. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$10M** last round Feb 2023
- 24 [**Ace 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ace-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* 2020 Istanbul, Türkiye **$8.0M** last round Dec 2022
- 25 [**PowerZ** PowerZ is a French educational video game company that creates engaging learning experiences for children.](https://millionrounds.com/company/powerz) PowerZ is a French educational video game company that creates engaging learning experiences for children. *Founded* 2020 Paris, France **$7.1M** last round Jul 2021
- 26 [**Cauldron** Cauldron is an applicant experience platform designed to enhance the hiring process for growing companies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cauldron) Cauldron is an applicant experience platform designed to enhance the hiring process for growing companies. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United Kingdom **$6.6M** last round Jul 2022
- 27 [**Acroud** Acroud owns, operates and develops high-quality comparison sites, mainly in iGaming affiliation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/acroud) Acroud owns, operates and develops high-quality comparison sites, mainly in iGaming affiliation. *Founded* 2020 Stockholm, Sweden **$6.1M** last round Feb 2025
- 28 [**Crypto Raiders** Crypto Raiders is a New Zealand-based entertainment company that develops and publishes blockchain-based video games and rewards players with NFTs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/crypto-raiders) Crypto Raiders is a New Zealand-based entertainment company that develops and publishes blockchain-based video games and rewards players with NFTs. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$6.0M** last round Mar 2022
- 29 [**Human Computer** Human Computer is an independent video game studio founded by Alex Schleifer and Eliot Garcia Weisberg.](https://millionrounds.com/company/human-computer) Human Computer is an independent video game studio founded by Alex Schleifer and Eliot Garcia Weisberg. *Founded* 2020 San Rafael, United States **$5.7M** last round Mar 2025
- 30 [**reNFT** reNFT is a rental protocol that enables lending and borrowing of NFTs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/renft) reNFT is a rental protocol that enables lending and borrowing of NFTs. *Founded* 2020 Phoenix, United States **$5.0M** last round Jul 2022
- 31 [**Good Trouble** Good Trouble is a game studio that is focused on creating incredible and accessible games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/good-trouble) Good Trouble is a game studio that is focused on creating incredible and accessible games. *Founded* 2020 Redmond, United States **$4.9M** last round Aug 2026
- 32 [**Pixelynx** Pixelynx develops technology which is focused on blurring lines between music, blockchain and gaming.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pixelynx) Pixelynx develops technology which is focused on blurring lines between music, blockchain and gaming. *Founded* 2020 Encino, United States **$4.5M** last round Dec 2021
- 33 [**Neon Koi** Creating action games with epic stories to foster lasting connections with players around the world.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neon-koi) Creating action games with epic stories to foster lasting connections with players around the world. *Founded* 2020 Helsinki **$4.4M** last round Jan 2021
- 34 [**Assetario** Assetario develops an automated platform designed to deliver personalized gaming experiences for players.](https://millionrounds.com/company/assetario) Assetario develops an automated platform designed to deliver personalized gaming experiences for players. *Founded* 2020 Cambridge, United States **$4.0M** last round Apr 2022
- 35 [**Gameram** Gameram is a social networking gaming platform founded in 2020 and based in Paphos, Cyprus.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gameram) Gameram is a social networking gaming platform founded in 2020 and based in Paphos, Cyprus. *Founded* 2020 Paphos, Cyprus **$3.9M** last round Jan 2025
- 36 [**Studio 369** MetalCore is a mechanized fighting game service provider that offers the development of first-person mechanised fighting games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/studio-369) MetalCore is a mechanized fighting game service provider that offers the development of first-person mechanised fighting games. *Founded* 2020 Moncton, Canada **$3.7M** last round Mar 2024
- 37 [**UnusuAll** UnusuAll is a mobile games studio based in Spain, operated by UNUSUALL VENTURES, S.L.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unusuall) UnusuAll is a mobile games studio based in Spain, operated by UNUSUALL VENTURES, S.L. *Founded* 2020 Madrid, Spain **$3.6M** last round Aug 2021
- 38 [**Wicked Saints Studios** Wicked Saints Studios is a Black-and-female-led video game startup based in Medford, Oregon, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wicked-saints-studios) Wicked Saints Studios is a Black-and-female-led video game startup based in Medford, Oregon, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Medford, United States **$3.5M** last round Sept 2023
- 39 [**Gaming Society** Gaming Society is a sports betting education and gamification platform based in Los Angeles, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gaming-society) Gaming Society is a sports betting education and gamification platform based in Los Angeles, California. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$3.5M** last round Apr 2022
- 40 [**CityLegends** CityLegends is a community platform and social app founded in 2020, based in Eindhoven, Netherlands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/citylegends) CityLegends is a community platform and social app founded in 2020, based in Eindhoven, Netherlands. *Founded* 2020 Eindhoven, Netherlands **$3.5M** last round Oct 2025
- 41 [**Million on Mars** Million on Mars is a game development company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/million-on-mars) Million on Mars is a game development company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Austin, United States **$3.5M** last round Jan 2023
- 42 [**FTN Network** FTN Network is a multi-site high-level data and media organization specializing in all aspects of iGaming.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ftn-network) FTN Network is a multi-site high-level data and media organization specializing in all aspects of iGaming. *Founded* 2020 San Diego, United States **$3.0M** last round Dec 2023
- 43 [**Studio Sirah** Studio Sirah is an indie gaming studio based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, founded in 2020 by brothers Abhaas and Prateek Shah.](https://millionrounds.com/company/studio-sirah) Studio Sirah is an indie gaming studio based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, founded in 2020 by brothers Abhaas and Prateek Shah. *Founded* 2020 Bengaluru, India **$2.6M** last round Jan 2023
- 44 [**Revolt Games (Neopolis)** Revolt Games is a mobile game platform development company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/revolt-games-neopolis) Revolt Games is a mobile game platform development company. *Founded* 2020 Lyon, France **$2.5M** last round Sept 2021
- 45 [**ByoWave** ByoWave is an Irish social enterprise and technology company based in Galway, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/byowave) ByoWave is an Irish social enterprise and technology company based in Galway, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Galway, Ireland **$2.5M** last round Mar 2023
- 46 [**SorareData** SorareData is an analytics and companion platform for players of Sorare, a fantasy sports game on the Ethereum blockchain.](https://millionrounds.com/company/soraredata) SorareData is an analytics and companion platform for players of Sorare, a fantasy sports game on the Ethereum blockchain. *Founded* 2020 Paris, France **$2.1M** last round Sept 2023
- 47 [**Imaginary Hazard Studios** Imaginary Hazard Studios is a gaming development company that develops and produces games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/imaginary-hazard-studios) Imaginary Hazard Studios is a gaming development company that develops and produces games. *Founded* 2020 New York, United States **$2.0M** last round Dec 2025
- 48 [**5x5 Gaming** 5X5 Gaming is a cross-platform video game development studio based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/5x5-gaming) 5X5 Gaming is a cross-platform video game development studio based in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2020 San Francisco, United States **$1.7M** last round Feb 2022
- 49 [**ODDSworks** ODDSworks is a gaming technology and content company based in Downers Grove, Illinois, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oddsworks) ODDSworks is a gaming technology and content company based in Downers Grove, Illinois, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Downers Grove, United States **$1.1M** last round Aug 2026
- 50 [**Exordium** Exordium Limited is a video game publisher founded by a team of experienced AAA game developers and producers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/exordium) Exordium Limited is a video game publisher founded by a team of experienced AAA game developers and producers. *Founded* 2020 Bardstown, United States **$1.0M** last round Jan 2021

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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