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

> The 50 best-funded gaming startups in the United States, ranked by total funding raised: $13B combined.

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

- 1 [**Wonder**](https://millionrounds.com/company/wonder) *Founded* - United States **$1.7B** last round Sept 2026
- 2 [**Epic Games** Epic Games, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/epic-games) Epic Games, Inc. *Founded* 1991 Cary, United States **$1.3B** last round Oct 2018
- 3 [**Zynga** Zynga was founded in 2007 with the vision that play would become one of the core activities on the Internet.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zynga) 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 **$896M** last round Feb 2011
- 4 [**ZeniMax** ZeniMax is a media company connecting game developers, artists, designers, programmers, and talents to create entertainment content.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zenimax) ZeniMax is a media company connecting game developers, artists, designers, programmers, and talents to create entertainment content. *Founded* 1999 Rockville, United States **$888M** last round Jun 2015
- 5 [**Brash Entertainment** Brash Entertainment is an American video game publisher focused on licensed games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/brash-entertainment) Brash Entertainment is an American video game publisher focused on licensed games. *Founded* 2007 United States **$800M** last round Jun 2007
- 6 [**Niantic** We build real world, AR games and apps that encourage people to explore the world, including top hits like Pokémon GO.](https://millionrounds.com/company/niantic) We build real world, AR games and apps that encourage people to explore the world, including top hits like Pokémon GO. *Founded* 2010 San Francisco, United States **$745M** last round Nov 2021
- 7 [**General Intuition** General Intuition is an artificial intelligence research lab based in New York City, with operations in Geneva, Switzerland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/general-intuition) General Intuition is an artificial intelligence research lab based in New York City, with operations in Geneva, Switzerland. *Founded* 2025 New York, United States **$654M** last round Aug 2026
- 8 [**Unity**](https://millionrounds.com/company/unity) *Founded* - United States **$581M** last round Jul 2019
- 9 [**Jam City** Jam City is a prominent American mobile entertainment company that develops and publishes engaging video games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jam-city) Jam City is a prominent American mobile entertainment company that develops and publishes engaging video games. *Founded* 2009 Culver City, United States **$495M** last round Sept 2021
- 10 [**Scopely** DIGIT, a Scopely Studio, is an international team of talented and experienced game makers, creating truly unique multiplayer strategy games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scopely) DIGIT, a Scopely Studio, is an international team of talented and experienced game makers, creating truly unique multiplayer strategy games. *Founded* - Dublin, United States **$459M** last round Oct 2021
- 11 [**Decart** Decart AI Lab is an innovative artificial intelligence research laboratory and technology company founded in 2023, headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with opera](https://millionrounds.com/company/decart) Decart AI Lab is an innovative artificial intelligence research laboratory and technology company founded in 2023, headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with opera *Founded* 2023 San Francisco, United States **$432M** last round May 2026
- 12 [**AppLoving**](https://millionrounds.com/company/apploving) *Founded* - United States **$400M** last round Jul 2018
- 13 [**Caffeine** Caffeine was a social broadcasting platform founded in 2016 by Ben Keighran and Sam Roberts, based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/caffeine) Caffeine was a social broadcasting platform founded in 2016 by Ben Keighran and Sam Roberts, based in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2016 San Francisco, United States **$259M** last round Jul 2020
- 14 [**ProbablyMonsters** ProbablyMonsters is an independent American game company founded in 2016 by Harold Ryan, a former CEO of Bungie.](https://millionrounds.com/company/probablymonsters) ProbablyMonsters is an independent American game company founded in 2016 by Harold Ryan, a former CEO of Bungie. *Founded* 2016 Fort Worth, United States **$219M** last round Sept 2021
- 15 [**Discord** Discord is an online voice, video, and text communication platform designed for creating communities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/discord) Discord is an online voice, video, and text communication platform designed for creating communities. *Founded* 2015 San Francisco, United States **$200M** last round Mar 2024
- 16 [**Trion Worlds** Trion Worlds develops games and delivers social content across video game genres, gaming platforms and mass-market entertainment formats.](https://millionrounds.com/company/trion-worlds) Trion Worlds develops games and delivers social content across video game genres, gaming platforms and mass-market entertainment formats. *Founded* 2006 United States **$190M** last round Apr 2013
- 17 [**Ninantic**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ninantic) *Founded* - United States **$190M** last round Jan 2019
- 18 [**Rush Street Interactive** Rush Street Interactive offers online casino and sports betting in the U.S.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rush-street-interactive) Rush Street Interactive offers online casino and sports betting in the U.S. *Founded* 2012 Chicago, United States **$186M** last round May 2026
- 19 [**Pocket Gems** Pocket Gems is a mobile game developer based in San Francisco, founded in 2009 by Daniel Terry and Harlan Crystal.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pocket-gems) Pocket Gems is a mobile game developer based in San Francisco, founded in 2009 by Daniel Terry and Harlan Crystal. *Founded* 2009 San Francisco, United States **$155M** last round May 2017
- 20 [**Nex**](https://millionrounds.com/company/nex) *Founded* 2023 United States **$154M** last round Sept 2026
- 21 [**Puttshack** Puttshack is an upscale mini-golf entertainment concept that combines high-tech indoor mini-golf with a full-service bar and elevated dining.](https://millionrounds.com/company/puttshack) Puttshack is an upscale mini-golf entertainment concept that combines high-tech indoor mini-golf with a full-service bar and elevated dining. *Founded* 2017 Chicago, United States **$150M** last round Oct 2022
- 22 [**PlayVS** PlayVS is the leading scholastic esports platform in North America, dedicated to providing infrastructure for competitive gaming among middle and high school students.](https://millionrounds.com/company/playvs) PlayVS is the leading scholastic esports platform in North America, dedicated to providing infrastructure for competitive gaming among middle and high school students. *Founded* 2018 Los Angeles, United States **$110M** last round Jul 2026
- 23 [**1047 Games** 1047 Games is a video game development studio based in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.](https://millionrounds.com/company/1047-games) 1047 Games is a video game development studio based in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. *Founded* 2016 Zephyr Cove-Round Hill Village, United States **$100M** last round Sept 2021
- 24 [**N3TWORK** Creating, publishing, and scaling the very best in mobile games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/n3twork) Creating, publishing, and scaling the very best in mobile games. *Founded* 2013 San Francisco, United States **$98M** last round May 2022
- 25 [**100 Thieves** 100 Thieves is a premium lifestyle brand and gaming organization based in Los Angeles, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/100-thieves) 100 Thieves is a premium lifestyle brand and gaming organization based in Los Angeles, California. *Founded* 2017 Los Angeles, United States **$95M** last round Dec 2021
- 26 [**Skybox Imaging** Skybox Imaging is a private company that provides commercial, high-resolution satellite imagery and HD video and analytics services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skybox-imaging) Skybox Imaging is a private company that provides commercial, high-resolution satellite imagery and HD video and analytics services. *Founded* 2009 United States **$91M** last round Apr 2012
- 27 [**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
- 28 [**aXiomatic** Automate workflows, streamline payment processing and engage citizens with intuitive solutions from Catalis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/axiomatic) Automate workflows, streamline payment processing and engage citizens with intuitive solutions from Catalis. *Founded* 2016 Los Angeles, United States **$83M** last round May 2022
- 29 [**Cloud Imperium Games** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cloud-imperium-games) 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* 2012 Los Angeles, United States **$72M** last round Aug 2014
- 30 [**Ares Interactive**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ares-interactive) *Founded* - United States **$70M** last round Feb 2026
- 31 [**Underdog Fantasy**](https://millionrounds.com/company/underdog-fantasy) *Founded* - United States **$70M** last round Mar 2025
- 32 [**Curse** Curse is a global multimedia and technology company that creates content and products for gamers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/curse) Curse is a global multimedia and technology company that creates content and products for gamers. *Founded* 2006 Huntsville, United States **$64M** last round Jul 2015
- 33 [**Vindex**](https://millionrounds.com/company/vindex) *Founded* 2019 United States **$60M** last round Oct 2019
- 34 [**Neighbor** NEIGHBOR is a collective of design-focused problem solvers, storytellers, and animators using motion design & animation to bring a brand’s story to life.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neighbor) 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* 2012 Minneapolis, United States **$57M** last round Nov 2023
- 35 [**The Believer Company** The Believer Company is a global game development studio founded in March 2023 by former Riot Games executives.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-believer-company) The Believer Company is a global game development studio founded in March 2023 by former Riot Games executives. *Founded* 2023 Los Angeles, United States **$55M** last round Mar 2023
- 36 [**Telltale Games** Telltale Games is a video game developer and publisher known for its narrative-driven interactive experiences.](https://millionrounds.com/company/telltale-games) Telltale Games is a video game developer and publisher known for its narrative-driven interactive experiences. *Founded* 2004 Corte Madera, United States **$54M** last round Feb 2015
- 37 [**Super Evil Mega Corp** Super Evil Megacorp is an independent game development studio based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2012 by industry veterans from companies like Rockstar](https://millionrounds.com/company/super-evil-megacorp) 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* 2012 San Mateo, United States **$53M** last round Nov 2019
- 38 [**High Fidelity** High Fidelity is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in April 2013 by Philip Rosedale, Ryan Karpf, and Irena Freidrica Heiberger.](https://millionrounds.com/company/high-fidelity) 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* 2013 San Francisco, United States **$52M** last round Jun 2018
- 39 [**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
- 40 [**Drone Racing League** Drone Racing League organizes global drone races featuring top pilots, streamed on various platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/drone-racing-league) Drone Racing League organizes global drone races featuring top pilots, streamed on various platforms. *Founded* 2015 United States **$46M** last round Jun 2019
- 41 [**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
- 42 [**Gen. G**](https://millionrounds.com/company/gen-g) *Founded* - United States **$46M** last round Apr 2019
- 43 [**Ready**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ready) *Founded* - United States **$45M** last round Jul 2024
- 44 [**Manticore Games** Manticore Games develops Core, a platform to build, share, and play online games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/manticore-games) Manticore Games develops Core, a platform to build, share, and play online games. *Founded* 2016 San Mateo, United States **$45M** last round Sept 2019
- 45 [**ngmoco** ngmoco develops and builds games for mobile devices, smartphones, and gaming platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ngmoco) ngmoco develops and builds games for mobile devices, smartphones, and gaming platforms. *Founded* 2013 San Francisco, United States **$45M** last round Aug 2010
- 46 [**Jackpot** Jackpot has become a world leader in the online lottery sector, with the goal of fundamentally changing the lottery experience.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jackpot) Jackpot has become a world leader in the online lottery sector, with the goal of fundamentally changing the lottery experience. *Founded* 2016 San Francisco, United States **$42M** last round Jun 2022
- 47 [**Red 5 Studios** Red 5 Studios was an American video game development company founded in 2005-2006 by former Blizzard Entertainment employees, including Mark E.](https://millionrounds.com/company/red-5-studios) Red 5 Studios was an American video game development company founded in 2005-2006 by former Blizzard Entertainment employees, including Mark E. *Founded* 2006 Irvine, United States **$42M** last round Mar 2010
- 48 [**Raptr** Raptr was a social networking and optimization platform designed for PC gamers, operating from 2007 until its shutdown in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/raptr) Raptr was a social networking and optimization platform designed for PC gamers, operating from 2007 until its shutdown in 2017. *Founded* 2007 Redwood City, United States **$41M** last round Mar 2015
- 49 [**AviaGames** Aviagames is a mobile skill-based gaming company that aims to create a global, competitive, and fun gaming platform for everyone.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aviagames) Aviagames is a mobile skill-based gaming company that aims to create a global, competitive, and fun gaming platform for everyone. *Founded* 2017 United States **$40M** last round Aug 2021
- 50 [**Cypher Games** Cypher Games is a private mobile interactive entertainment company founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cypher-games) Cypher Games is a private mobile interactive entertainment company founded in 2022. *Founded* - Istanbul, United States **$40M** last round Oct 2025

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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