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Gaming startups in the United States
405 gaming startups in the United States have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $13B between them, with San Francisco the most common home.
- 1WonderFounded -United States$1.7Blast round Sept 2026
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Epic GamesEpic Games, Inc.Epic Games, Inc.
Founded 1991Cary, United States$1.3Blast round Oct 2018 - 3
ZyngaZynga was founded in 2007 with the vision that play would become one of the core activities on the Internet.Zynga was founded in 2007 with the vision that play would become one of the core activities on the Internet.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$896Mlast round Feb 2011 - 4
ZeniMaxZeniMax is a media company connecting game developers, artists, designers, programmers, and talents to create entertainment content.ZeniMax is a media company connecting game developers, artists, designers, programmers, and talents to create entertainment content.
Founded 1999Rockville, United States$888Mlast round Jun 2015 - 5
Brash EntertainmentBrash Entertainment is an American video game publisher focused on licensed games.Brash Entertainment is an American video game publisher focused on licensed games.
Founded 2007United States$800Mlast round Jun 2007 - 6
NianticWe build real world, AR games and apps that encourage people to explore the world, including top hits like Pokémon GO.We build real world, AR games and apps that encourage people to explore the world, including top hits like Pokémon GO.
Founded 2010San Francisco, United States$745Mlast round Nov 2021 - 7
General IntuitionGeneral Intuition is an artificial intelligence research lab based in New York City, with operations in Geneva, Switzerland.General Intuition is an artificial intelligence research lab based in New York City, with operations in Geneva, Switzerland.
Founded 2025New York, United States$654Mlast round Aug 2026 - 8UnityFounded -United States$581Mlast round Jul 2019
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Jam CityJam City is a prominent American mobile entertainment company that develops and publishes engaging video games.Jam City is a prominent American mobile entertainment company that develops and publishes engaging video games.
Founded 2009Culver City, United States$495Mlast round Sept 2021 - 10
ScopelyDIGIT, a Scopely Studio, is an international team of talented and experienced game makers, creating truly unique multiplayer strategy games.DIGIT, a Scopely Studio, is an international team of talented and experienced game makers, creating truly unique multiplayer strategy games.
Founded -Dublin, United States$459Mlast round Oct 2021 - 11
DecartDecart AI Lab is an innovative artificial intelligence research laboratory and technology company founded in 2023, headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with operaDecart AI Lab is an innovative artificial intelligence research laboratory and technology company founded in 2023, headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with opera
Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$432Mlast round May 2026 - 12AppLovingFounded -United States$400Mlast round Jul 2018
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CaffeineCaffeine was a social broadcasting platform founded in 2016 by Ben Keighran and Sam Roberts, based in San Francisco, California.Caffeine was a social broadcasting platform founded in 2016 by Ben Keighran and Sam Roberts, based in San Francisco, California.
Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$259Mlast round Jul 2020 - 14
ProbablyMonstersProbablyMonsters is an independent American game company founded in 2016 by Harold Ryan, a former CEO of Bungie.ProbablyMonsters is an independent American game company founded in 2016 by Harold Ryan, a former CEO of Bungie.
Founded 2016Fort Worth, United States$219Mlast round Sept 2021 - 15
DiscordDiscord is an online voice, video, and text communication platform designed for creating communities.Discord is an online voice, video, and text communication platform designed for creating communities.
Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$200Mlast round Mar 2024 - 16
Trion WorldsTrion Worlds develops games and delivers social content across video game genres, gaming platforms and mass-market entertainment formats.Trion Worlds develops games and delivers social content across video game genres, gaming platforms and mass-market entertainment formats.
Founded 2006United States$190Mlast round Apr 2013 - 17NinanticFounded -United States$190Mlast round Jan 2019
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Rush Street InteractiveRush Street Interactive offers online casino and sports betting in the U.S.Rush Street Interactive offers online casino and sports betting in the U.S.
Founded 2012Chicago, United States$186Mlast round May 2026 - 19
Pocket GemsPocket Gems is a mobile game developer based in San Francisco, founded in 2009 by Daniel Terry and Harlan Crystal.Pocket Gems is a mobile game developer based in San Francisco, founded in 2009 by Daniel Terry and Harlan Crystal.
Founded 2009San Francisco, United States$155Mlast round May 2017 - 20NexFounded 2023United States$154Mlast round Sept 2026
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PuttshackPuttshack is an upscale mini-golf entertainment concept that combines high-tech indoor mini-golf with a full-service bar and elevated dining.Puttshack is an upscale mini-golf entertainment concept that combines high-tech indoor mini-golf with a full-service bar and elevated dining.
Founded 2017Chicago, United States$150Mlast round Oct 2022 - 22
PlayVSPlayVS is the leading scholastic esports platform in North America, dedicated to providing infrastructure for competitive gaming among middle and high school students.PlayVS is the leading scholastic esports platform in North America, dedicated to providing infrastructure for competitive gaming among middle and high school students.
Founded 2018Los Angeles, United States$110Mlast round Jul 2026 - 23
1047 Games1047 Games is a video game development studio based in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.1047 Games is a video game development studio based in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.
Founded 2016Zephyr Cove-Round Hill Village, United States$100Mlast round Sept 2021 - 24
N3TWORKCreating, publishing, and scaling the very best in mobile games.Creating, publishing, and scaling the very best in mobile games.
Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$98Mlast round May 2022 - 25
100 Thieves100 Thieves is a premium lifestyle brand and gaming organization based in Los Angeles, California.100 Thieves is a premium lifestyle brand and gaming organization based in Los Angeles, California.
Founded 2017Los Angeles, United States$95Mlast round Dec 2021 - 26Skybox ImagingSkybox Imaging is a private company that provides commercial, high-resolution satellite imagery and HD video and analytics services.
Skybox Imaging is a private company that provides commercial, high-resolution satellite imagery and HD video and analytics services.
Founded 2009United States$91Mlast round Apr 2012 - 27
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 - 28
aXiomaticAutomate workflows, streamline payment processing and engage citizens with intuitive solutions from Catalis.Automate workflows, streamline payment processing and engage citizens with intuitive solutions from Catalis.
Founded 2016Los Angeles, United States$83Mlast round May 2022 - 29
Cloud Imperium GamesCloud Imperium Games is an independent video game studio based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2012 by Chris Roberts, Sandi Gardiner, and Ortwin Freyermuth.Cloud Imperium Games is an independent video game studio based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2012 by Chris Roberts, Sandi Gardiner, and Ortwin Freyermuth.
Founded 2012Los Angeles, United States$72Mlast round Aug 2014 - 30Ares InteractiveFounded -United States$70Mlast round Feb 2026
- 31Underdog FantasyFounded -United States$70Mlast round Mar 2025
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CurseCurse is a global multimedia and technology company that creates content and products for gamers.Curse is a global multimedia and technology company that creates content and products for gamers.
Founded 2006Huntsville, United States$64Mlast round Jul 2015 - 33VindexFounded 2019United States$60Mlast round Oct 2019
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NeighborNEIGHBOR is a collective of design-focused problem solvers, storytellers, and animators using motion design & animation to bring a brand’s story to life.NEIGHBOR is a collective of design-focused problem solvers, storytellers, and animators using motion design & animation to bring a brand’s story to life.
Founded 2012Minneapolis, United States$57Mlast round Nov 2023 - 35
The Believer CompanyThe Believer Company is a global game development studio founded in March 2023 by former Riot Games executives.The Believer Company is a global game development studio founded in March 2023 by former Riot Games executives.
Founded 2023Los Angeles, United States$55Mlast round Mar 2023 - 36
Telltale GamesTelltale Games is a video game developer and publisher known for its narrative-driven interactive experiences.Telltale Games is a video game developer and publisher known for its narrative-driven interactive experiences.
Founded 2004Corte Madera, United States$54Mlast round Feb 2015 - 37
Super Evil Mega CorpSuper Evil Megacorp is an independent game development studio based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2012 by industry veterans from companies like Rockstar Super Evil Megacorp is an independent game development studio based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2012 by industry veterans from companies like Rockstar
Founded 2012San Mateo, United States$53Mlast round Nov 2019 - 38
High FidelityHigh Fidelity is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in April 2013 by Philip Rosedale, Ryan Karpf, and Irena Freidrica Heiberger.High Fidelity is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in April 2013 by Philip Rosedale, Ryan Karpf, and Irena Freidrica Heiberger.
Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$52Mlast round Jun 2018 - 39
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 - 40
Drone Racing LeagueDrone Racing League organizes global drone races featuring top pilots, streamed on various platforms.Drone Racing League organizes global drone races featuring top pilots, streamed on various platforms.
Founded 2015United States$46Mlast round Jun 2019 - 41
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 - 42Gen. GFounded -United States$46Mlast round Apr 2019
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ReadyFounded -United States$45Mlast round Jul 2024 - 44
Manticore GamesManticore Games develops Core, a platform to build, share, and play online games.Manticore Games develops Core, a platform to build, share, and play online games.
Founded 2016San Mateo, United States$45Mlast round Sept 2019 - 45
ngmocongmoco develops and builds games for mobile devices, smartphones, and gaming platforms.ngmoco develops and builds games for mobile devices, smartphones, and gaming platforms.
Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$45Mlast round Aug 2010 - 46
JackpotJackpot has become a world leader in the online lottery sector, with the goal of fundamentally changing the lottery experience.Jackpot has become a world leader in the online lottery sector, with the goal of fundamentally changing the lottery experience.
Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$42Mlast round Jun 2022 - 47
Red 5 StudiosRed 5 Studios was an American video game development company founded in 2005-2006 by former Blizzard Entertainment employees, including Mark E.Red 5 Studios was an American video game development company founded in 2005-2006 by former Blizzard Entertainment employees, including Mark E.
Founded 2006Irvine, United States$42Mlast round Mar 2010 - 48
RaptrRaptr was a social networking and optimization platform designed for PC gamers, operating from 2007 until its shutdown in 2017.Raptr was a social networking and optimization platform designed for PC gamers, operating from 2007 until its shutdown in 2017.
Founded 2007Redwood City, United States$41Mlast round Mar 2015 - 49
AviaGamesAviagames is a mobile skill-based gaming company that aims to create a global, competitive, and fun gaming platform for everyone.Aviagames is a mobile skill-based gaming company that aims to create a global, competitive, and fun gaming platform for everyone.
Founded 2017United States$40Mlast round Aug 2021 - 50
Cypher GamesCypher Games is a private mobile interactive entertainment company founded in 2022.Cypher Games is a private mobile interactive entertainment company founded in 2022.
Founded -Istanbul, United States$40Mlast round Oct 2025
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