Game investments in Q2 2020: Fewer deals, but bigger value at $7.8 billion
The number of game investments and acquisitions in the second quarter of 2020 declined from the first quarter, but the value of the deals...
VGames raises $30 million for game-focused investment fund in Israel
VGames has raised more than $30 million for its game-focused investment fund based in Israel. It’s one of dozens of venture capital and investment...
Sony invests $250 million in Fortnite maker Epic Games
Sony has invested $250 million for a minority stake in Fortnite maker Epic Games, the companies announced today. With the new money, Epic Games...
Traplight launches Battle Legion mobile game and raises $9 million
Mobile game studio Traplight is launching its Battle Legion mobile strategy game worldwide and announcing a $9 million funding round that EQT Ventures led....
Genies creates an investment arm for companies using its digital avatars
Genies has built technology for creating expressive digital avatars for everyone from rockstars who want to give online concerts to influencers who can’t go...
With $5.7 million, One More Game comes out of the shadows
One More Game raised $5.7 million for a new studio in Seattle last fall, and now it is coming out with more details of...
ControlZee raises $3 million for ‘massively interactive swarm games’
ControlZee has raised $3 million to bring instantly playable multiplayer worlds to life. The company refers to its titles — which are controlled by...
Spiketrap raises $3 million for AI-based social media intelligence platform
Spiketrap has raised $3 million for its AI platform that helps brands understand how they are engaging with consumers on social media. The San...
Koji raises $10 million so you can remix games and interactive content for social media
Koji has raised $10 million for its platform for creating interactive social media posts. It’s a remix tool that anyone can use to make...
DMarket raises $6.5 million for blockchain marketpace, adds Trip Hawkins to board
Blockchain-based game marketplace DMarket has raised $6.5 million in venture funding and added video game pioneer Trip Hawkins as a board member. The funding...