# Top 50 Gaming Startups Founded in 2021 by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded gaming startups founded in 2021, ranked by total funding raised: $428M combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/gaming-startups-founded-2021 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**CreatorFi** CreatorFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing embedded financing solutions for digital creators.](https://millionrounds.com/company/creatorfi) CreatorFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing embedded financing solutions for digital creators. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$85M** last round Sept 2026
- 2 [**Metatheory** METATHEORY is a technology-driven entertainment company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metatheory) METATHEORY is a technology-driven entertainment company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Daly City, United States **$24M** last round May 2022
- 3 [**Metacrafters** Metacrafters is a Web3 education and talent platform designed to help developers acquire blockchain skills and connect with job opportunities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metacrafters) Metacrafters is a Web3 education and talent platform designed to help developers acquire blockchain skills and connect with job opportunities. *Founded* 2021 Monroe Township, United States **$19M** last round Mar 2023
- 4 [**Kooply** Kooply is a stealth-mode startup focused on developing a next-generation social and mobile gaming platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kooply) Kooply is a stealth-mode startup focused on developing a next-generation social and mobile gaming platform. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$18M** last round Mar 2022
- 5 [**Omni Creator Products** Omni Creator Products Corp (OCP) is a gaming technology company founded in 2021 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina.](https://millionrounds.com/company/omni-creator-products) Omni Creator Products Corp (OCP) is a gaming technology company founded in 2021 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina. *Founded* 2021 Raleigh, United States **$16M** last round Jun 2022
- 6 [**Ambrus Studio** Ambrus Studio is a gaming company based in Shanghai, founded in 2021 by Johnson Yeh, the former CEO of Riot Games APAC.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ambrus-studio) Ambrus Studio is a gaming company based in Shanghai, founded in 2021 by Johnson Yeh, the former CEO of Riot Games APAC. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$15M** last round Oct 2025
- 7 [**Pahdo Labs** Pahdo Labs is a gaming startup founded in 2021 and based in New York City, with additional operations in Vancouver, Canada.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pahdo-labs) Pahdo Labs is a gaming startup founded in 2021 and based in New York City, with additional operations in Vancouver, Canada. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$15M** last round Sept 2023
- 8 [**SKULLY** LFG App to gives gamers the power to instantly find and join the perfect teammates](https://millionrounds.com/company/skully) LFG App to gives gamers the power to instantly find and join the perfect teammates *Founded* 2021 San Francisco, United States **$15M** last round Feb 2015
- 9 [**Global Illumination** Global Illumination is a digital product company that develops products dedicated to incentivizing creativity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/global-illumination) Global Illumination is a digital product company that develops products dedicated to incentivizing creativity. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$14M** last round Jan 2022
- 10 [**Midnight Society** Midnight Society was a AAA video game development and publishing studio founded in 2021 by industry veterans, including streamer Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/midnight-society) Midnight Society was a AAA video game development and publishing studio founded in 2021 by industry veterans, including streamer Dr. *Founded* 2021 Hawthorne, United States **$11M** last round Feb 2023
- 11 [**Playgig** Playgig is an independent game studio founded in 2021 by Bruno Schirch, a former executive at Riot Games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/playgig) Playgig is an independent game studio founded in 2021 by Bruno Schirch, a former executive at Riot Games. *Founded* 2021 El Segundo, United States **$11M** last round Nov 2022
- 12 [**Clivi** Clivi is Mexico's largest fully digital clinic focused on diabetes management and weight control.](https://millionrounds.com/company/clivi) Clivi is Mexico's largest fully digital clinic focused on diabetes management and weight control. *Founded* 2021 Mexico City, Spain **$10M** last round Jun 2024
- 13 [**SuperTeam Games** SuperTeam Games is a game studio based in San Jose, California, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/superteam-games) SuperTeam Games is a game studio based in San Jose, California, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 San Jose, United States **$10M** last round Jun 2022
- 14 [**Arena Club** Arena Club is a digital marketplace and sports card collecting platform founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arena-club) Arena Club is a digital marketplace and sports card collecting platform founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Los Angeles, United States **$10M** last round Sept 2022
- 15 [**RichAlien** RichAlien is a mobile & PC game development studio.](https://millionrounds.com/company/richalien) RichAlien is a mobile & PC game development studio. *Founded* 2021 Seoul **$8.6M** last round May 2023
- 16 [**UniX** UniX is a gaming platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unix) UniX is a gaming platform. *Founded* 2021 Switzerland **$8.1M** last round Nov 2021
- 17 [**Kek Entertainment** KEK Entertainment is a game development company founded in 2021 by former Pixonic executives Georgy Egorov and Oleg Poroshin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kek-entertainment) KEK Entertainment is a game development company founded in 2021 by former Pixonic executives Georgy Egorov and Oleg Poroshin. *Founded* 2021 Limassol, Cyprus **$8.0M** last round Nov 2023
- 18 [**Those Beyond** We build meaningful worlds that bring people together.](https://millionrounds.com/company/those-beyond) We build meaningful worlds that bring people together. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$7.6M** last round Sept 2025
- 19 [**Legacy Labs** We are dedicated to developing exceptional gaming experiences that put our players first.](https://millionrounds.com/company/legacy-labs) We are dedicated to developing exceptional gaming experiences that put our players first. *Founded* 2021 Wilmington, United States **$7.0M** last round Jan 2022
- 20 [**Mirana Toys** Mirana Toys is the consumer brand of Mirana Innovations Pvt.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mirana-toys) Mirana Toys is the consumer brand of Mirana Innovations Pvt. *Founded* 2021 Pune, India **$6.4M** last round Nov 2025
- 21 [**Alea** Alea, also known as Casas Alea, is a Brazilian construction startup and a brand of Construtora Tenda.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alea) Alea, also known as Casas Alea, is a Brazilian construction startup and a brand of Construtora Tenda. *Founded* 2021 Jaguariuna, Germany **$5.8M** last round Jul 2006
- 22 [**Landmark Games** Landmark Games is a mobile games studio based in London, UK, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/landmark-games) Landmark Games is a mobile games studio based in London, UK, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$5.6M** last round Nov 2022
- 23 [**Nifty League** Nifty League is a decentralized game studio and publisher dedicated to Web3 gaming, emphasizing a community-driven approach.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nifty-league) Nifty League is a decentralized game studio and publisher dedicated to Web3 gaming, emphasizing a community-driven approach. *Founded* 2021 Mill Valley, United States **$5.0M** last round Mar 2022
- 24 [**Nitro League** Nitro League is a private company based in Dubai, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nitro-league) Nitro League is a private company based in Dubai, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates **$5.0M** last round Dec 2021
- 25 [**BuyStars** BuyStars is an Indian technology company focused on real-money gaming, particularly in the online fantasy sports and sports collectibles sectors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/buystars) BuyStars is an Indian technology company focused on real-money gaming, particularly in the online fantasy sports and sports collectibles sectors. *Founded* 2021 Gurugram, India **$5.0M** last round Mar 2023
- 26 [**Blast Royale** Blast Royale is a mobile 'Battle Royale' game that encourages competition and community participation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blast-royale) Blast Royale is a mobile 'Battle Royale' game that encourages competition and community participation. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$5.0M** last round Apr 2022
- 27 [**Rainmaker 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rainmaker-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* 2021 United States **$4.7M** last round Dec 2022
- 28 [**Bitmagic** Bitmagic is an AI-first game development company based in Helsinki, Finland, with an additional office in Austin, Texas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bitmagic) Bitmagic is an AI-first game development company based in Helsinki, Finland, with an additional office in Austin, Texas. *Founded* 2021 Helsinki, Finland **$4.3M** last round Jul 2024
- 29 [**Gankster** Gankster is a competitive gaming and esports platform founded in 2021, designed to enhance the experience for players and teams.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gankster) Gankster is a competitive gaming and esports platform founded in 2021, designed to enhance the experience for players and teams. *Founded* 2021 United States **$4.3M** last round Dec 2022
- 30 [**solice** Solice is a virtual reality and cross-platform PC game inspired by decentraland and the sandbox.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solice) Solice is a virtual reality and cross-platform PC game inspired by decentraland and the sandbox. *Founded* 2021 Del Mar, Netherlands **$4.3M** last round Dec 2021
- 31 [**Social First** Social First, officially known as Social First Oy, is an independent game studio based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in late 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/social-first) Social First, officially known as Social First Oy, is an independent game studio based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in late 2021. *Founded* 2021 Helsinki, Finland **$4.2M** last round Aug 2024
- 32 [**Bullieverse** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bullieverse) 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* 2021 Road Town, United Kingdom **$4.0M** last round Feb 2022
- 33 [**Swoops** Swoops is a blockchain and NFT-powered strategy basketball game (think Web3 Draftkings), upgrading a historically passive fan experience into an active one.](https://millionrounds.com/company/swoops) Swoops is a blockchain and NFT-powered strategy basketball game (think Web3 Draftkings), upgrading a historically passive fan experience into an active one. *Founded* 2021 Daly City, United States **$3.5M** last round Aug 2021
- 34 [**DreamFuel Games** DreamFuel Games is a Dutch game studio located in Amsterdam, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dreamfuel-games) DreamFuel Games is a Dutch game studio located in Amsterdam, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$3.5M** last round Aug 2022
- 35 [**Playmint** Playmint is a new game development studio, building category-defining games for the web3 era.](https://millionrounds.com/company/playmint) Playmint is a new game development studio, building category-defining games for the web3 era. *Founded* 2021 Brighton, United Kingdom **$3.4M** last round Dec 2025
- 36 [**Order of Meta** Order of Meta is a game studio based in Helsinki/Espoo, Finland, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/order-of-meta) Order of Meta is a game studio based in Helsinki/Espoo, Finland, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Espoo, Finland **$3.3M** last round Jan 2024
- 37 [**Psychedelic Games** Psychedelic Games is a global computer games studio founded in 2021 by brothers Devin and Mason Richman.](https://millionrounds.com/company/psychedelic-games) Psychedelic Games is a global computer games studio founded in 2021 by brothers Devin and Mason Richman. *Founded* 2021 Los Angeles, United States **$3.3M** last round Dec 2025
- 38 [**MetaGods** MetaGods is a play-to-earn action RPG where players fight against the gods on the path to ascension.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metagods) MetaGods is a play-to-earn action RPG where players fight against the gods on the path to ascension. *Founded* 2021 California, United States **$3.0M** last round Dec 2021
- 39 [**Jarvi Games** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jarvi-games) 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* 2021 Lakatamia, Cyprus **$3.0M** last round Dec 2022
- 40 [**Evil Genius Games** Evil Genius Games (EGG) is a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) publisher based in San Mateo, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/evil-genius-games) Evil Genius Games (EGG) is a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) publisher based in San Mateo, California. *Founded* 2021 San Mateo, United States **$3.0M** last round Feb 2026
- 41 [**Unbound Nation** Unbound Nation is a decentralized platform and community that connects users, game producers, and NFT investors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unbound-nation) Unbound Nation is a decentralized platform and community that connects users, game producers, and NFT investors. *Founded* 2021 Khlong Toei, Switzerland **$3.0M** last round May 2022
- 42 [**Notey** Notey crafts music-centered apps for an engaging, gamified approach to learning instruments and vocal skills in music education.](https://millionrounds.com/company/notey) Notey crafts music-centered apps for an engaging, gamified approach to learning instruments and vocal skills in music education. *Founded* 2021 United States **$3.0M** last round Oct 2026
- 43 [**Worldspark Studios** Home of Sparkball, a 4v4 competitive action "mobrawler" where teams must balance ballin' and brawlin' to score in the enemy team's goal!](https://millionrounds.com/company/worldspark-studios) Home of Sparkball, a 4v4 competitive action "mobrawler" where teams must balance ballin' and brawlin' to score in the enemy team's goal! *Founded* 2021 Los Angeles, United States **$3.0M** last round Sept 2022
- 44 [**RaceFi** RaceFi is an IT dev firm that offers an artificial intelligence and machine learning car racing game built on the web3 infrastructure.](https://millionrounds.com/company/racefi) RaceFi is an IT dev firm that offers an artificial intelligence and machine learning car racing game built on the web3 infrastructure. *Founded* 2021 Hanoi **$2.9M** last round Dec 2021
- 45 [**9D NFT** 9D NFT is the First 3D Martial Art/ Metaverse Gaming project incubated by BSCStation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/9d-nft) 9D NFT is the First 3D Martial Art/ Metaverse Gaming project incubated by BSCStation. *Founded* 2021 Ho Chi Minh City **$2.9M** last round Nov 2021
- 46 [**MetaDerby** MetaDerby is the union of a horse racing game and where anyone can earn tokens through skilled gameplay.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metaderby) MetaDerby is the union of a horse racing game and where anyone can earn tokens through skilled gameplay. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$2.5M** last round Mar 2022
- 47 [**Kawaii Islands** Kawaii Islands creates a fantasy universe on the cloud for multiplayers to experience a simulation gaming including designing, building.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kawaii-islands) Kawaii Islands creates a fantasy universe on the cloud for multiplayers to experience a simulation gaming including designing, building. *Founded* 2021 Ho Chi Minh City **$2.4M** last round Sept 2021
- 48 [**HighXP** HighXP focuses on social, casual games that are simple, aimed at a broad audience, and available on mobile platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/highxp) HighXP focuses on social, casual games that are simple, aimed at a broad audience, and available on mobile platforms. *Founded* 2021 India **$2.2M** last round Jun 2023
- 49 [**Time Shuffle** TimeShuffle is a Play-and-Earn tactical RPG game.](https://millionrounds.com/company/time-shuffle) TimeShuffle is a Play-and-Earn tactical RPG game. *Founded* 2021 Zürich, Switzerland **$2.1M** last round May 2022
- 50 [**Firestoke** Firestoke Games is an independent publisher of PC and console games based in Edinburgh, Scotland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/firestoke) Firestoke Games is an independent publisher of PC and console games based in Edinburgh, Scotland. *Founded* 2021 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$2.1M** last round May 2022

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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