# Top 50 Gaming Startups in the United Kingdom by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded gaming startups in the United Kingdom, ranked by total funding raised: $2.6B combined.

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

- 1 [**Improbable** Venture into new worlds: improbable.io Improbable is a British start-up that has been at the forefront of building virtual worlds for over a decade.](https://millionrounds.com/company/improbable) Venture into new worlds: improbable.io Improbable is a British start-up that has been at the forefront of building virtual worlds for over a decade. *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$674M** last round Oct 2022
- 2 [**Allwyn** Allwyn is the UK trading name of SAZKA Group, one of Europe’s largest national lottery operators](https://millionrounds.com/company/allwyn) Allwyn is the UK trading name of SAZKA Group, one of Europe’s largest national lottery operators *Founded* 2014 Watford, United Kingdom **$584M** last round Aug 2025
- 3 [**Guillemot Brothers** Guillemot Brothers Limited is a gaming company founded by Guillemot family.](https://millionrounds.com/company/guillemot-brothers) Guillemot Brothers Limited is a gaming company founded by Guillemot family. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$297M** last round Sept 2022
- 4 [**FitXR** FitXR is a VR fitness app that offers an engaging and playful workout experience in immersive virtual environments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fitxr) FitXR is a VR fitness app that offers an engaging and playful workout experience in immersive virtual environments. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$179M** last round Feb 2024
- 5 [**Zwift**](https://millionrounds.com/company/zwift) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$147M** last round Dec 2018
- 6 [**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
- 7 [**Tripledot Studios** Tripledot Studios is a mobile game developer and publisher based in London, specializing in casual, puzzle, and card games for iOS and Android devices.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tripledot-studios) Tripledot Studios is a mobile game developer and publisher based in London, specializing in casual, puzzle, and card games for iOS and Android devices. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$124M** last round Feb 2022
- 8 [**Bossa Studios** Bossa Studios is a games developer and publisher, creators of BAFTA-winning Monstermind, Surgeon Simulator and Worlds Adrift.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bossa-studios) Bossa Studios is a games developer and publisher, creators of BAFTA-winning Monstermind, Surgeon Simulator and Worlds Adrift. *Founded* 2010 United Kingdom **$41M** last round Nov 2019
- 9 [**Midnite** Midnite is a platform that is building the future of betting.](https://millionrounds.com/company/midnite) Midnite is a platform that is building the future of betting. *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$35M** last round Jan 2026
- 10 [**Pixel Toys** Pixel Toys is an independent game studio located in Leamington Spa, England, founded in 2012 by industry veterans Andy Wafer and Alex Zoro.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pixel-toys) Pixel Toys is an independent game studio located in Leamington Spa, England, founded in 2012 by industry veterans Andy Wafer and Alex Zoro. *Founded* 2012 Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom **$27M** last round May 2024
- 11 [**Admix**](https://millionrounds.com/company/admix) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$27M** last round Oct 2021
- 12 [**Pixion Games** Pixion Games is an independent game studio based in London, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pixion-games) Pixion Games is an independent game studio based in London, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$25M** last round Jan 2025
- 13 [**Lighthouse Games** Lighthouse Games is a AAA game development studio located in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lighthouse-games) Lighthouse Games is a AAA game development studio located in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2023 Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom **$25M** last round Dec 2025
- 14 [**Team17**](https://millionrounds.com/company/team17) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$21M** last round Sept 2016
- 15 [**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
- 16 [**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
- 17 [**Betable** Betable is a global fintech and gaming operator that offers a comprehensive platform for real-money gambling entertainment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/betable) Betable is a global fintech and gaming operator that offers a comprehensive platform for real-money gambling entertainment. *Founded* 2007 Edmonton, United Kingdom **$19M** last round Nov 2013
- 18 [**LOW6** LOW6, also known as Low 6 Limited, is a global B2B technology company based in Droitwich, Worcestershire, UK.](https://millionrounds.com/company/low6) LOW6, also known as Low 6 Limited, is a global B2B technology company based in Droitwich, Worcestershire, UK. *Founded* 2017 Birmingham, United Kingdom **$18M** last round Oct 2025
- 19 [**Just Wont Die** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/just-wont-die) 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* 2019 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$16M** last round Aug 2022
- 20 [**FACEIT** FaceIT is the gaming platform for professional competitions within online multiplayer video games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/faceit) FaceIT is the gaming platform for professional competitions within online multiplayer video games. *Founded* 2011 London, United Kingdom **$14M** last round Aug 2019
- 21 [**TreesPlease Games** TreesPlease Games is a video game development studio based in Brighton, United Kingdom, with operations linked to London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/treesplease-games) TreesPlease Games is a video game development studio based in Brighton, United Kingdom, with operations linked to London. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Apr 2023
- 22 [**NaturalMotion** NaturalMotion is a software company creating and publishing social mobile games for iOS and Android.](https://millionrounds.com/company/naturalmotion) NaturalMotion is a software company creating and publishing social mobile games for iOS and Android. *Founded* 2001 London, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Jun 2012
- 23 [**Maintain Altitude** Transforming the way the world experiences music through immersive, interactive gaming.](https://millionrounds.com/company/maintain-altitude) Transforming the way the world experiences music through immersive, interactive gaming. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$10M** last round Mar 2024
- 24 [**Lava Labs** Lava Labs is a game development studio.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lava-labs) Lava Labs is a game development studio. *Founded* 2019 Nottingham, United Kingdom **$10M** last round Mar 2022
- 25 [**ForthStar** ForthStar is a privately held mobile games studio based in Manchester/Altrincham, UK, founded in 2023 by Paul Gouge and Alex Rigby, who previously created Playd](https://millionrounds.com/company/forthstar) ForthStar is a privately held mobile games studio based in Manchester/Altrincham, UK, founded in 2023 by Paul Gouge and Alex Rigby, who previously created Playd *Founded* 2023 Manchester, United Kingdom **$10M** last round Jan 2024
- 26 [**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
- 27 [**Future Anthem** Future Anthem is an AI and data science company based in London, specializing in enhancing player experiences in the global gambling and gaming industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/future-anthem) 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* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$9.6M** last round Oct 2024
- 28 [**Outplay Entertainment** Outplay Entertainment develops and publishes games for social and mobile platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/outplay-entertainment) Outplay Entertainment develops and publishes games for social and mobile platforms. *Founded* 2010 Dundee, United Kingdom **$9.0M** last round May 2014
- 29 [**XR Games** XR Games is a game development studio located in Leeds, United Kingdom, founded in 2017 by Bobby Thandi.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xr-games) XR Games is a game development studio located in Leeds, United Kingdom, founded in 2017 by Bobby Thandi. *Founded* 2017 Leeds, United Kingdom **$8.9M** last round Jul 2022
- 30 [**Eutechnyx** Eutechnyx Limited was a British video game developer based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eutechnyx) Eutechnyx Limited was a British video game developer based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. *Founded* 1987 Gateshead, United Kingdom **$8.8M** last round May 2010
- 31 [**Supermassive Games** Supermassive Games is an independent game development studio.](https://millionrounds.com/company/supermassive-games) Supermassive Games is an independent game development studio. *Founded* 2007 Guildford, United Kingdom **$8.3M** last round Mar 2021
- 32 [**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
- 33 [**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
- 34 [**Steamforged**](https://millionrounds.com/company/steamforged) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$6.5M** last round Apr 2019
- 35 [**BlockGames** BlockGames is a pioneering cross-chain, cross-game Player Network designed to enhance user acquisition for mobile games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blockgames) BlockGames is a pioneering cross-chain, cross-game Player Network designed to enhance user acquisition for mobile games. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$6.0M** last round Apr 2024
- 36 [**Scriptic** Scriptic is a BAFTA-nominated game studio and entertainment technology company based in London, UK.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scriptic) Scriptic is a BAFTA-nominated game studio and entertainment technology company based in London, UK. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$5.7M** last round Jun 2023
- 37 [**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
- 38 [**Spinners** Spinners offers career opportunities and training in financial services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spinners) Spinners offers career opportunities and training in financial services. *Founded* 2016 United Kingdom **$5.4M** last round Jun 2025
- 39 [**Invincibles Studio** Invincibles Studio is an independent games development studio based in Preston, North West England, founded in 2004.](https://millionrounds.com/company/invincibles-studio) Invincibles Studio is an independent games development studio based in Preston, North West England, founded in 2004. *Founded* 2004 Preston, United Kingdom **$5.1M** last round Mar 2023
- 40 [**Unit 2 Games** Unit 2 Games is a game creation and sharing platform designed to develop video games](https://millionrounds.com/company/unit-2-games) Unit 2 Games is a game creation and sharing platform designed to develop video games *Founded* 2017 United Kingdom **$5.0M** last round Oct 2019
- 41 [**We R Interactive** We R Interactive is a social entertainment company based in London, founded in 2010.](https://millionrounds.com/company/we-r-interactive) We R Interactive is a social entertainment company based in London, founded in 2010. *Founded* 2010 London, United Kingdom **$5.0M** last round Aug 2011
- 42 [**Hotdog Gaming** Hotdog Gaming is redefining the traditional slots market by emerging as the online slots game marketplace.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hotdog-gaming) Hotdog Gaming is redefining the traditional slots market by emerging as the online slots game marketplace. *Founded* 2019 Bangkok, United Kingdom **$5.0M** last round Jun 2025
- 43 [**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
- 44 [**Karma Gaming** Karma is online casual and social online gaming site creating the fun of social and mobile games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/karma-gaming) Karma is online casual and social online gaming site creating the fun of social and mobile games. *Founded* 2010 Halifax, United Kingdom **$5.0M** last round Sept 2013
- 45 [**Anorak** Hello, we're Anorak – the technology company setting a new standard for protection sales.](https://millionrounds.com/company/anorak) Hello, we're Anorak – the technology company setting a new standard for protection sales. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$5.0M** last round Nov 2026
- 46 [**DeltaDNA** deltaDNA is a real-time game analytics and personalization platform tailored for the free-to-play gaming industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/deltadna) deltaDNA is a real-time game analytics and personalization platform tailored for the free-to-play gaming industry. *Founded* 2010 United Kingdom **$4.3M** last round Nov 2014
- 47 [**Gextech Holdings** Gextech Holdings engages in the development of software related to virtual sports, gaming content, online gaming, and lottery operators.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gextech-holdings) Gextech Holdings engages in the development of software related to virtual sports, gaming content, online gaming, and lottery operators. *Founded* 2005 United Kingdom **$4.1M** last round Oct 2009
- 48 [**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
- 49 [**Edge Case Games** Edge Case Games was a game development studio based in Guildford, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/edge-case-games) Edge Case Games was a game development studio based in Guildford, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2014 Guildford, United Kingdom **$4.0M** last round Nov 2015
- 50 [**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

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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