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The gaming sector is broad, covering everything from fantasy sports platforms to the underlying technology for game developers.
Our list features giants like Epic Games, which has raised $7.9 billion, alongside major communication platforms like Discord. It also includes international players such as India's Mobile Premier League and Israel's Appcharge.
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Get the Sheet for $50FanDuel runs a major online gaming platform that includes sportsbook, daily fantasy sports, horse racing, and casino games. They established themselves as a pioneer in daily fantasy sports and are now a leading operator in the legal US sports betting market.
As an interactive entertainment company, Epic Games develops globally popular video games and provides its Unreal Engine technology to other creators. This work has established them as a key player in the gaming world, powering both their own hit titles and a vast ecosystem of 3D content.
PrizePicks created a daily fantasy sports platform focused on a simple player-stat prediction game. Users choose whether an athlete will perform better or worse than their projection, making it a fast and accessible way to play fantasy sports.
Appcharge builds a direct-to-consumer platform for game publishers looking to sell in-game items outside of traditional app stores. Their technology enables developers to launch their own web shops, creating a new revenue stream and a direct relationship with their player base.
Underdog Fantasy created a popular fantasy sports platform that simplifies how fans compete in daily and season-long contests. Their product lineup centers on unique game formats like Pick’em and Best Ball, offering a fresh take on sports gaming and projections.
Sonic is building a Layer 2 blockchain on Solana, purpose-built for gaming. Their platform provides developers with the infrastructure to measure user engagement and reward players directly on-chain.
Mobile Premier League operates a skill-based mobile gaming platform that allows users to compete for cash prizes. Their app features a diverse range of games, including fantasy sports and puzzles, which has cultivated a large competitive gaming community.
Zupee built an online gaming platform where players compete in skill-based games to win real money. They offer a variety of casual and board games, adding a competitive cash prize layer to popular formats.
PlayVS brings organized esports to high schools and colleges through its competitive gaming platform. They partner with game publishers and state associations to offer official leagues where students can compete for championships.
Discord provides a voice, video, and text communication platform where users can create and join dedicated communities. Initially popular within the gaming scene, it has since evolved into a mainstream tool for all kinds of groups to connect and hang out.
Our top 10 picks are just the beginning of what’s happening in gaming. Founders have raised billions of dollars to explore what's next, with many using AI and crypto to create new kinds of experiences.
Some of these companies are just getting started, while others have been building for years. Here’s a look at the other startups that are making the gaming scene so exciting.
| Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming | 2018 | $25.1k | Seed | |
| Crypto | 2022 | $15.8M | Series A | |
| Crypto | 2018 | $277.4M | Series C | |
| AI | 2022 | $22.6M | Series A | |
| Gaming | 2012 | $853.9M | Venture Round | |
| Enterprise | 2023 | $50.3M | Series A | |
| AI | 2021 | $13M | Series A | |
| Media | 2016 | $218.8M | Series A | |
| Media | 2004 | $145.4M | Series E | |
| Media | 2020 | $48.6M | Venture Round | |
| Gaming | 1986 | ¥36.4B | Secondary Market | |
| Crypto | 2011 | $115M | Convertible Note | |
| Infrastructure | 2020 | $14.1M | Series A | |
| Gaming | 2017 | $36.6M | Series B | |
| Gaming | — | $7M | Venture Round | |
| Gaming | 2014 | $600M | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2022 | $18.3M | Seed | |
| Gaming | 2020 | £131.2M | Debt Financing | |
| Cloud | 2016 | $80M | Series A | |
| Crypto | 2017 | $14M | Series A | |
| AI | 2020 | $11.7M | Corporate Round | |
| Gaming | 2007 | $35M | Series C | |
| Hardware | 2024 | $19.1M | Undisclosed | |
| Gaming | 2015 | $126.1M | Debt Financing | |
| Crypto | 2022 | $67.7M | Series A | |
| Gaming | 2011 | $1.2B | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2020 | CN¥3.5B | Private Equity | |
| AI | 2025 | CA$3M | Seed | |
| Marketing | 2012 | $39.7M | Venture Round | |
| Gaming | 2017 | $26.3M | Convertible Note | |
| AI | 2021 | $9M | Seed | |
| Media | 2010 | ₩43.5B | Series B | |
| AI | 2024 | $1.8M | Seed | |
| Gaming | 2017 | $48M | Series B | |
| Crypto | 2022 | $4.5M | Seed | |
| AI | 2016 | $107.3M | Series C | |
| Gaming | 2022 | $42.3M | Venture Round | |
| Gaming | 2024 | $1.5M | Seed | |
| AI | 2012 | $13.1M | Series C | |
| Enterprise | 2011 | $53.4M | Debt Financing | |
| Media | 2010 | $97.2M | Series D | |
| Gaming | 2020 | $100.8M | Venture Round | |
| Infrastructure | 2018 | $41M | Corporate Round | |
| Gaming | 2021 | $2.6M | Pre-Seed | |
| Gaming | 2015 | $85.5M | Venture Round | |
| Gaming | 2020 | $120M | Undisclosed | |
| Gaming | 2007 | $90M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2015 | $38.5M | Series C | |
| Gaming | 2014 | CN¥3M | Angel | |
| Sports | 2006 | $75M | Venture Round | |
| Gaming | 2017 | $83M | Series A | |
| Gaming | 2013 | $21.3M | Venture Round | |
| Gaming | 2019 | €26.9M | Series B | |
| AI | 2020 | $30.8M | Series A | |
| Gaming | 2022 | $5M | Seed | |
| Marketing | 2022 | €4.5M | Grant | |
| Media | 2021 | $5M | Seed | |
| Media | 2017 | $1.7M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2013 | $19.8M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2016 | €900M | Debt Financing | |
| Gaming | 2019 | $31M | Series A | |
| AI | 2018 | $10.1M | Series A | |
| Retail | 1998 | $45M | Private Equity | |
| AI | 2014 | €23M | Series A | |
| Gaming | 2014 | $4.6M | Series A | |
| Gaming | 2024 | $33M | Series A | |
| AI | 2024 | $1M | Pre-Seed | |
| Crypto | 2018 | €24.7M | Series A | |
| Hardware | 2017 | — | — | |
| Infrastructure | 2021 | $25.4M | Series A | |
| Gaming | 2023 | £7.9M | Seed | |
| Gaming | 2023 | $12.3M | Corporate Round | |
| Gaming | 2020 | $50.5M | Series B | |
| Gaming | 2010 | $143M | Series B | |
| Gaming | 2004 | €1.8B | Debt Financing | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $4M | Seed | |
| Gaming | 2020 | $26M | Series A | |
| Gaming | 2024 | $7.3M | Seed | |
| Gaming | 2013 | $20.8M | Grant | |
| Cloud | 2019 | $11.1M | Venture Round | |
| Infrastructure | 2012 | $15.5M | Series A | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $18M | Series A | |
| Media | 2015 | $4.2M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2021 | $25k | Grant | |
| Gaming | 2019 | €22M | Seed | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $10M | Grant | |
| Media | 2020 | $11M | Seed | |
| Gaming | 2015 | CN¥300M | Venture Round | |
| Gaming | 2021 | $4M | Seed | |
| Education | 2020 | $12.5M | Series A |
