Led · Series A · Mar 2026

games2gether operates a community management and co-creation platform that helps game developers collaborate with players. The platform was originally built within Amplitude Studios and recently spun off into an independent company. It is led by CEO Max von Knorring and is headquartered in Paris, France. The company raised a €4.5M Series A to support its growth. Management said the funds will be used to expand operations and development efforts. No revenue, user, or valuation metrics were disclosed in the announcement.

Led · Seed · Mar 2026

Hardball Games is a game development studio led by Jason Avent, who previously served as a director at FuturLab and worked for about four years at TT Games on LEGO franchise titles. The studio is focused on developing multiplayer game intellectual property. The recent £4.3M seed raise, led by Griffin Gaming Partners with participation from Paul Gouge and Alex Rigby, will be used to accelerate its multiplayer IP development. The company positioned the financing as attracting both institutional and entrepreneurial gaming investors. The article does not report revenue, user metrics, or a disclosed valuation.

Led · Seed · Feb 2026

Giant operates an interactive storytelling platform that lets kids become cartoon characters, star in personalized shows, and build their own digital worlds. The product offers three adaptive experiences—Create, Watch, and Talk—allowing children to design episodes, appear in customized content using their own name and voice, and hold conversations with responsive characters. Led by CEO John Kobs, the San Francisco-based company positions its technology as a way to shift screen time from passive consumption to active engagement. While no user or revenue metrics were disclosed, Giant recently secured outside capital to accelerate development. The company plans to direct the new funds toward scaling operations and expanding its product features. Future initiatives are expected to deepen personalization and broaden the platform’s creative toolkit for young users.

Participated · Seed · Dec 2025

Wavedash has built a web-based gaming platform that eliminates lengthy downloads and updates by running games locally in the browser through WebAssembly and WebGPU. The service supports Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox and emphasizes social play with link-based multiplayer invites that let friends join a session via a simple URL. Its storefront currently features Parking Garage Rally Circuit DX, a retro arcade-style racer playable in both real-time multiplayer and split-screen modes. Co-founders Kyler Blue (CEO), Raymond (George) Kennedy, and Matt Portner created the company after years of frustration with traditional PC game distribution. By leaning on the widespread availability of powerful chips and modern browsers, Wavedash aims to redefine how players access and share games. The company has raised a $4.3 million seed round to accelerate development and public rollout of the platform. No user or revenue figures have been disclosed.

Participated · Seed · Jun 2025

ZOOT is a sweepstakes gaming platform that brings video-game sensibilities to iGaming entertainment and integrates blockchain-based stablecoin payments. Co-founded by gaming veterans Sean Ryan and John Cahill, the company uses stablecoins to enable instant, zero-fee payouts and borderless transactions. Its flagship titles include a Beer Pong adaptation of the classic Plinko game, reimagined with increased interactivity and enhanced audio/visual fidelity. The platform launched in the U.S. sweepstakes sector and currently operates in the U.S. market. ZOOT plans to expand internationally, targeting markets in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa, and to launch additional game titles. The company is headquartered in New York with a technology team based in Europe. The recent funding round is intended to accelerate platform development and enhance blockchain integration.