Here’s a full list of unicorn companies in the gaming industry that have made it to the US$1B valuation.
The Gaming sector has grown tremendously in recent years.
And, this can be attributed to the introduction of new technologies that make it more convenient and enjoyable.
This post is about unicorns — privately held companies that reach billion-dollar valuations — that have some connection to Gaming.
We have collected a list of 8 Gaming unicorn startups, such as Dapper Labs and Epic Games.
Dapper Labs is a consumer-focused cryptocurrency company that builds blockchain games and supports digital collectables.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$2.60
B (
March 2021
)
Country:
Canada
City:
Vancouver
Started in:
2018
Founders:
Dieter Shirley, Mack Flavelle, Roham Gharegozlou
Industries:
Blockchain, Gaming, Software
Number of employees:
100-250
Funding Amount:
$357,450,000
Number of funding rounds:
6
Number of investors:
88
Epic Games offers full-featured game engine technology, giving developers everything they need to bring their creative visions to life.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$28.70
B (
October 2018
)
Country:
United States
City:
Cary
Started in:
1991
Founders:
Mark Rein, Tim Sweeney
Industries:
Developer Platform, Gaming, Software, Video Games
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$5,110,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
7
Number of investors:
32
Improbable is a games technology company that enables developers to build virtual worlds for games and simulations of any scale.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$2.00
B (
May 2017
)
Country:
United Kingdom
City:
London
Started in:
2012
Founders:
Herman Narula, Peter Lipka, Rob Whitehead
Industries:
Gamification, Gaming, Information Technology, Software, Virtual World
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$604,094,860
Number of funding rounds:
6
Number of investors:
10
Krafton is an independent game developer focused on creating legendary PC and mobiles games.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$5.00
B (
August 2018
)
Country:
South Korea
City:
Seongnam
Started in:
2007
Founders:
Chang Byung-gyu
Industries:
Android, Consumer Electronics, Gaming, iOS, Mobile, Mobile Apps, Video Games
Number of employees:
100-250
Funding Amount:
$574,280,722
Number of funding rounds:
4
Number of investors:
4
Moon Active is proud to develop high-quality games that appeal to a wide range of audiences.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.25
B (
January 2020
)
Country:
Israel
City:
Tel Aviv
Started in:
2011
Founders:
Samuel Albin
Industries:
Gaming
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$125,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
2
Number of investors:
2
Moore Threads offers you a full-line of advanced graphics processing unit technology and services. Their custom GPU solutions are used by leading manufacturers of consumer electronics, PC, and servers worldwide.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1
B (
February 2021
)
Country:
China
City:
Haidian
Started in:
2020
Founders:
No Data
Industries:
Artificial Intelligence, Gaming, Hardware, Semiconductor
Number of employees:
100-250
Funding Amount:
No Data
Number of funding rounds:
1
Number of investors:
13
Playco builds cross-platform, free-to-play titles for gamers around the world. Their games run on desktops, iOS devices, and across the web.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.00
B (
September 2020
)
Country:
Japan
City:
Tokyo
Started in:
2020
Founders:
Justin Waldron, Michael Carter, Takeshi Otsuka, Teddy Cross
Industries:
Gamification, Gaming, Online Games, Video Streaming
Number of employees:
10-50
Funding Amount:
$100,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
14
Wildlife Studios is a mobile gaming company that develops and publishes unique games that are fun and challenging.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$3.00
B (
December 2019
)
Country:
Brazil
City:
São Paulo
Started in:
2011
Founders:
Arthur Lazarte, Michael Mac-Vicar, Victor Lazarte
Industries:
Gaming, Mobile, Video Games
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$180,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
2
Number of investors:
13
