Participated · Seed · Jun 2024

XProtocol provides a modular, entertainment-powered blockchain leveraging Base’s Superchain technology to support entertainment, gaming, and AI applications. The platform is EVM-compatible to allow migration of Ethereum projects and developer tools. XProtocol operates Xardian Nodes, which are intended to decentralize the network and let node operators earn rewards through the consensus process. The company has protocol partners including Wonderverse and DestinyX to support multichain gaming IP and entertainment-focused portals. XProtocol has planned a mainnet launch in Q3 2024 and earmarked 20% of its token supply for node license holders to be distributed over 36 months after mainnet. The company intends to use recent funds to expand operations and accelerate development and to onboard new platforms, entertainment, and gaming projects later this year.

Participated · Series A · Dec 2021

Frameplay builds immersive, intrinsic in-game advertising technology that enables brands to place impactful ads within video-game environments without disrupting gameplay performance or experience. Led by co-founder and CEO Jonathon Troughton, the company supports game developers and advertisers with teams and offices across NA, EMEA, LATAM and APAC. Its platform is used by brands including Progressive, Microsoft, PepsiCo, Disney and Pizza Hut to deliver amplified brand exposure and to generate additional revenue for developers. Frameplay emphasizes non-disruptive ad placements that preserve gameplay performance and player experience. The company plans to use recent funding to expand operations and broaden its business reach.

Participated · Series B · Nov 2021

Forte offers an end-to-end platform that lets game publishers integrate blockchain features such as embeddable token wallets, NFT minting/sales, payment rails, and tools for managing digital and virtual assets. The platform emphasizes built-in compliance and security for regulated activity, including money transmittal, anti‑money laundering, tax compliance, and IP protection. Forte highlights customizability and interoperability across multiple blockchains, with pathways to Layer‑1 and Layer‑2 networks and cross‑chain portability. The company is currently invite-only and in private testing, working with 40+ game developer partners and reaching 15M+ players across partner games. Forte positions itself to help publishers transition from initial NFT introduction to long-term in-game economies and player-to-player marketplaces. The team includes industry veterans from Unity, Riot, EA, Sony, Rockstar and others, and the company says its mission is to prepare developers of all sizes for blockchain gaming. Forte offers an end-to-end blockchain economic platform that lets game developers create fungible tokens and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and build scalable token-based game economies. The company is currently invite-only and in private testing and works with 25+ game developer partners. Its platform has enabled 5M+ NFTs minted and reaches 8M+ players across partner games. Forte is engaged with industry veterans and developer projects from creators such as Will Wright and Jeff Tunnell, and previously announced partners include Hi-Rez Studios, Penrose, nWay, and others. The company plans to use new funding to accelerate development of its platform and expand access to developers, players, and fans. The team includes longtime industry members from Unity, ngmoco, Riot Games, Electronic Arts, Sony, and Rockstar Games.

Participated · Seed · Aug 2021

Revery is developing a mobile app that combines evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) with casual mobile gaming techniques to drive daily engagement and habit change. The company is currently in beta stealth and plans to launch its app in the United States later this year. Revery uses gamification and positive reinforcement—drawing on casual game design experience from team members—to make CBT practices interactive and encourage behaviors that improve sleep. The team includes co-founders Tammie Siew and Khoa Tran, former Zynga and King lead game designer Kriti Sawa, and software engineer Stephanie Wong. Its medical advisory team includes Dr. Stanley Liu, Dr. Fiona Barwick, and Dr. Ryan Kelly. The company plans to start with sleep and expand to build multiple games for other mental health and wellness indications.