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Gaming startups founded in 2021
82 gaming startups founded in 2021 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $428M between them, with the United States the most common home.
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CreatorFiCreatorFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing embedded financing solutions for digital creators.CreatorFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing embedded financing solutions for digital creators.
Founded 2021New York, United States$85Mlast round Sept 2026 - 2
MetatheoryMETATHEORY is a technology-driven entertainment company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2021.METATHEORY is a technology-driven entertainment company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Daly City, United States$24Mlast round May 2022 - 3
MetacraftersMetacrafters is a Web3 education and talent platform designed to help developers acquire blockchain skills and connect with job opportunities.Metacrafters is a Web3 education and talent platform designed to help developers acquire blockchain skills and connect with job opportunities.
Founded 2021Monroe Township, United States$19Mlast round Mar 2023 - 4
KooplyKooply is a stealth-mode startup focused on developing a next-generation social and mobile gaming platform.Kooply is a stealth-mode startup focused on developing a next-generation social and mobile gaming platform.
Founded 2021New York, United States$18Mlast round Mar 2022 - 5
Omni Creator ProductsOmni Creator Products Corp (OCP) is a gaming technology company founded in 2021 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina.Omni Creator Products Corp (OCP) is a gaming technology company founded in 2021 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Founded 2021Raleigh, United States$16Mlast round Jun 2022 - 6
Ambrus StudioAmbrus Studio is a gaming company based in Shanghai, founded in 2021 by Johnson Yeh, the former CEO of Riot Games APAC.Ambrus Studio is a gaming company based in Shanghai, founded in 2021 by Johnson Yeh, the former CEO of Riot Games APAC.
Founded 2021New York, United States$15Mlast round Oct 2025 - 7
Pahdo LabsPahdo Labs is a gaming startup founded in 2021 and based in New York City, with additional operations in Vancouver, Canada.Pahdo Labs is a gaming startup founded in 2021 and based in New York City, with additional operations in Vancouver, Canada.
Founded 2021New York, United States$15Mlast round Sept 2023 - 8
SKULLYLFG App to gives gamers the power to instantly find and join the perfect teammatesLFG App to gives gamers the power to instantly find and join the perfect teammates
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$15Mlast round Feb 2015 - 9
Global IlluminationGlobal Illumination is a digital product company that develops products dedicated to incentivizing creativity.Global Illumination is a digital product company that develops products dedicated to incentivizing creativity.
Founded 2021New York, United States$14Mlast round Jan 2022 - 10
Midnight SocietyMidnight Society was a AAA video game development and publishing studio founded in 2021 by industry veterans, including streamer Dr.Midnight Society was a AAA video game development and publishing studio founded in 2021 by industry veterans, including streamer Dr.
Founded 2021Hawthorne, United States$11Mlast round Feb 2023 - 11
PlaygigPlaygig is an independent game studio founded in 2021 by Bruno Schirch, a former executive at Riot Games.Playgig is an independent game studio founded in 2021 by Bruno Schirch, a former executive at Riot Games.
Founded 2021El Segundo, United States$11Mlast round Nov 2022 - 12
CliviClivi is Mexico's largest fully digital clinic focused on diabetes management and weight control.Clivi is Mexico's largest fully digital clinic focused on diabetes management and weight control.
Founded 2021Mexico City, Spain$10Mlast round Jun 2024 - 13
SuperTeam GamesSuperTeam Games is a game studio based in San Jose, California, founded in 2021.SuperTeam Games is a game studio based in San Jose, California, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021San Jose, United States$10Mlast round Jun 2022 - 14
Arena ClubArena Club is a digital marketplace and sports card collecting platform founded in 2021.Arena Club is a digital marketplace and sports card collecting platform founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Los Angeles, United States$10Mlast round Sept 2022 - 15
RichAlienRichAlien is a mobile & PC game development studio.RichAlien is a mobile & PC game development studio.
Founded 2021Seoul$8.6Mlast round May 2023 - 16UniXUniX is a gaming platform.
UniX is a gaming platform.
Founded 2021Switzerland$8.1Mlast round Nov 2021 - 17
Kek 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 - 18
Those BeyondWe build meaningful worlds that bring people together.We build meaningful worlds that bring people together.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$7.6Mlast round Sept 2025 - 19
Legacy LabsWe are dedicated to developing exceptional gaming experiences that put our players first.We are dedicated to developing exceptional gaming experiences that put our players first.
Founded 2021Wilmington, United States$7.0Mlast round Jan 2022 - 20
Mirana ToysMirana Toys is the consumer brand of Mirana Innovations Pvt.Mirana Toys is the consumer brand of Mirana Innovations Pvt.
Founded 2021Pune, India$6.4Mlast round Nov 2025 - 21
AleaAlea, also known as Casas Alea, is a Brazilian construction startup and a brand of Construtora Tenda.Alea, also known as Casas Alea, is a Brazilian construction startup and a brand of Construtora Tenda.
Founded 2021Jaguariuna, Germany$5.8Mlast round Jul 2006 - 22
Landmark GamesLandmark Games is a mobile games studio based in London, UK, founded in 2021.Landmark Games is a mobile games studio based in London, UK, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$5.6Mlast round Nov 2022 - 23
Nifty LeagueNifty League is a decentralized game studio and publisher dedicated to Web3 gaming, emphasizing a community-driven approach.Nifty League is a decentralized game studio and publisher dedicated to Web3 gaming, emphasizing a community-driven approach.
Founded 2021Mill Valley, United States$5.0Mlast round Mar 2022 - 24
Nitro LeagueNitro League is a private company based in Dubai, founded in 2021.Nitro League is a private company based in Dubai, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates$5.0Mlast round Dec 2021 - 25
BuyStarsBuyStars is an Indian technology company focused on real-money gaming, particularly in the online fantasy sports and sports collectibles sectors.BuyStars is an Indian technology company focused on real-money gaming, particularly in the online fantasy sports and sports collectibles sectors.
Founded 2021Gurugram, India$5.0Mlast round Mar 2023 - 26
Blast RoyaleBlast Royale is a mobile 'Battle Royale' game that encourages competition and community participation.Blast Royale is a mobile 'Battle Royale' game that encourages competition and community participation.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$5.0Mlast round Apr 2022 - 27Rainmaker GamesRainmaker Games offers a new and interesting way to invest in a portfolio of GameFi NFTs that can be used to earn blockchain games.
Rainmaker Games offers a new and interesting way to invest in a portfolio of GameFi NFTs that can be used to earn blockchain games.
Founded 2021United States$4.7Mlast round Dec 2022 - 28
BitmagicBitmagic 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 - 29
GanksterGankster is a competitive gaming and esports platform founded in 2021, designed to enhance the experience for players and teams.Gankster is a competitive gaming and esports platform founded in 2021, designed to enhance the experience for players and teams.
Founded 2021United States$4.3Mlast round Dec 2022 - 30
soliceSolice is a virtual reality and cross-platform PC game inspired by decentraland and the sandbox.Solice is a virtual reality and cross-platform PC game inspired by decentraland and the sandbox.
Founded 2021Del Mar, Netherlands$4.3Mlast round Dec 2021 - 31
Social FirstSocial First, officially known as Social First Oy, is an independent game studio based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in late 2021.Social First, officially known as Social First Oy, is an independent game studio based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in late 2021.
Founded 2021Helsinki, Finland$4.2Mlast round Aug 2024 - 32
BullieverseBeyondOS is a global AI lab dedicated to developing foundational AI technologies for the entertainment sector, with a strong focus on AI-driven games and platforms.BeyondOS is a global AI lab dedicated to developing foundational AI technologies for the entertainment sector, with a strong focus on AI-driven games and platforms.
Founded 2021Road Town, United Kingdom$4.0Mlast round Feb 2022 - 33
SwoopsSwoops is a blockchain and NFT-powered strategy basketball game (think Web3 Draftkings), upgrading a historically passive fan experience into an active one.Swoops is a blockchain and NFT-powered strategy basketball game (think Web3 Draftkings), upgrading a historically passive fan experience into an active one.
Founded 2021Daly City, United States$3.5Mlast round Aug 2021 - 34
DreamFuel 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 - 35
PlaymintPlaymint is a new game development studio, building category-defining games for the web3 era.Playmint is a new game development studio, building category-defining games for the web3 era.
Founded 2021Brighton, United Kingdom$3.4Mlast round Dec 2025 - 36
Order of MetaOrder of Meta is a game studio based in Helsinki/Espoo, Finland, founded in 2021.Order of Meta is a game studio based in Helsinki/Espoo, Finland, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Espoo, Finland$3.3Mlast round Jan 2024 - 37
Psychedelic GamesPsychedelic Games is a global computer games studio founded in 2021 by brothers Devin and Mason Richman.Psychedelic Games is a global computer games studio founded in 2021 by brothers Devin and Mason Richman.
Founded 2021Los Angeles, United States$3.3Mlast round Dec 2025 - 38
MetaGodsMetaGods is a play-to-earn action RPG where players fight against the gods on the path to ascension.MetaGods is a play-to-earn action RPG where players fight against the gods on the path to ascension.
Founded 2021California, United States$3.0Mlast round Dec 2021 - 39
Jarvi GamesJarvi Games is a mobile game development studio founded in 2021, based in Lakatamia or Nicosia, Cyprus, with teams in Lviv, Ukraine, and Warsaw, Poland.Jarvi Games is a mobile game development studio founded in 2021, based in Lakatamia or Nicosia, Cyprus, with teams in Lviv, Ukraine, and Warsaw, Poland.
Founded 2021Lakatamia, Cyprus$3.0Mlast round Dec 2022 - 40
Evil Genius GamesEvil Genius Games (EGG) is a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) publisher based in San Mateo, California.Evil Genius Games (EGG) is a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) publisher based in San Mateo, California.
Founded 2021San Mateo, United States$3.0Mlast round Feb 2026 - 41
Unbound NationUnbound Nation is a decentralized platform and community that connects users, game producers, and NFT investors.Unbound Nation is a decentralized platform and community that connects users, game producers, and NFT investors.
Founded 2021Khlong Toei, Switzerland$3.0Mlast round May 2022 - 42
NoteyNotey crafts music-centered apps for an engaging, gamified approach to learning instruments and vocal skills in music education.Notey crafts music-centered apps for an engaging, gamified approach to learning instruments and vocal skills in music education.
Founded 2021United States$3.0Mlast round Oct 2026 - 43
Worldspark StudiosHome of Sparkball, a 4v4 competitive action "mobrawler" where teams must balance ballin' and brawlin' to score in the enemy team's goal!Home of Sparkball, a 4v4 competitive action "mobrawler" where teams must balance ballin' and brawlin' to score in the enemy team's goal!
Founded 2021Los Angeles, United States$3.0Mlast round Sept 2022 - 44
RaceFiRaceFi is an IT dev firm that offers an artificial intelligence and machine learning car racing game built on the web3 infrastructure.RaceFi is an IT dev firm that offers an artificial intelligence and machine learning car racing game built on the web3 infrastructure.
Founded 2021Hanoi$2.9Mlast round Dec 2021 - 45
9D NFT9D NFT is the First 3D Martial Art/ Metaverse Gaming project incubated by BSCStation.9D NFT is the First 3D Martial Art/ Metaverse Gaming project incubated by BSCStation.
Founded 2021Ho Chi Minh City$2.9Mlast round Nov 2021 - 46
MetaDerbyMetaDerby is the union of a horse racing game and where anyone can earn tokens through skilled gameplay.MetaDerby is the union of a horse racing game and where anyone can earn tokens through skilled gameplay.
Founded 2021New York, United States$2.5Mlast round Mar 2022 - 47
Kawaii IslandsKawaii Islands creates a fantasy universe on the cloud for multiplayers to experience a simulation gaming including designing, building.Kawaii Islands creates a fantasy universe on the cloud for multiplayers to experience a simulation gaming including designing, building.
Founded 2021Ho Chi Minh City$2.4Mlast round Sept 2021 - 48
HighXPHighXP focuses on social, casual games that are simple, aimed at a broad audience, and available on mobile platforms.HighXP focuses on social, casual games that are simple, aimed at a broad audience, and available on mobile platforms.
Founded 2021India$2.2Mlast round Jun 2023 - 49
Time ShuffleTimeShuffle is a Play-and-Earn tactical RPG game.TimeShuffle is a Play-and-Earn tactical RPG game.
Founded 2021Zürich, Switzerland$2.1Mlast round May 2022 - 50
FirestokeFirestoke Games is an independent publisher of PC and console games based in Edinburgh, Scotland.Firestoke Games is an independent publisher of PC and console games based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Founded 2021Edinburgh, United Kingdom$2.1Mlast round May 2022
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Mexico City, Spain
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Limassol, Cyprus
London, United Kingdom
Pune, India
Jaguariuna, Germany
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Helsinki, Finland
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