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The online games industry is a broad field, attracting companies focused on everything from sports betting to blockchain technology.

The list includes giants like lottery operator Allwyn, with its $2.7B in funding, and blockchain platform The Sandbox, which has raised $115M.

Below is our list of 93 Online Games startups worth keeping an eye on.

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BetMGM operates a major online destination for sports betting and digital gaming. The company provides a suite of entertainment products, including its popular sportsbook and iGaming casino platform.

HeadquartersJersey City, New Jersey, United States
Year Founded2018
Founders
Funding Amount$25.1k
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top Investors

Head Digital Works develops and operates online gaming applications for the Indian market. Their portfolio includes popular platforms like A23, one of the country's leading online rummy games.

HeadquartersMadhapur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Year Founded2006
FoundersDeepak Gullapalli
Funding Amount$73.7M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsZ47, Clairvest Group

thatgamecompany develops artistically crafted video games that are designed to be broadly accessible and emotionally resonant. They are celebrated for creating award-winning titles like Journey and Sky: Children of the Light, which are known for their unique visual styles and cooperative multiplayer experiences.

HeadquartersSanta Monica, California, United States
Year Founded2012
FoundersJenova Chen, Kellee Santiago
Funding Amount$28.8M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsSequoia Capital, TPG, Kleiner Perkins, Benchmark, Bracket Capital

The Sandbox operates a community-driven virtual world where users can build and own their own gaming experiences. Its platform is built on the blockchain, allowing creators to monetize their voxel-based assets as non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2011
FoundersArthur Madrid, Sebastien Borget
Funding Amount$115M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusConvertible Note
Top InvestorsSamsung NEXT, Alpaca VC, Liberty City Ventures, SoftBank, Animoca Brands

Triumph builds a software platform that lets game developers add competitive tournaments to their mobile games. Their SDK is designed to help studios drive player engagement and unlock new revenue streams.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2020
FoundersJake Brooks, Jared Geller
Funding Amount$14.1M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsGeneral Catalyst, BoxGroup, MAGIC Fund, Valhalla Ventures, Flux Capital

SuperGaming creates and publishes mobile games like MaskGun and Silly Royale, which have attracted hundreds of millions of players. The studio is also developing Indus, an ambitious Indo-Futuristic battle royale, built on its own proprietary game engine.

HeadquartersSingapore, Central Region, Singapore
Year Founded2017
FoundersChristelle D'cruz, Navneet Waraich, Roby John, Sanket Nadhani, Sreejit J.
Funding Amount$36.6M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsGFR Fund, King River Capital, Polygon Ventures, BAce Capital, IVC

Overtake is building a web3 racing game that allows players to also act as publishers. The platform provides tools for users to create and manage their own in-game content and racing experiences.

Headquarters
Year Founded
Founders
Funding Amount$7M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsImmutable Systems, Sui Foundation, JB Investment, ItemBay, Green Whale Ventures

HAEGIN develops and publishes mobile games for a global audience, including the popular social metaverse game Play Together. They specialize in creating casual and sports titles that connect players through shared online experiences.

HeadquartersSeoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea
Year Founded2017
FoundersYoung-il Lee
Funding Amount$128.8M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusCorporate Round
Top InvestorsTencent, BonAngels Venture Partners, Kakao Games, Netmarble, Storm Ventures

Allwyn operates multi-national lotteries, providing a diverse range of draw-based games and instant-win tickets. The company runs these games across several countries, focusing on innovation and safety to deliver modern lottery experiences.

HeadquartersBerlin, Berlin, Germany
Year Founded2021
Founders
Funding Amount$2.7B
Startup SizeEnterprise Organization (5,001+)
Last Funding StatusSecondary Market
Top InvestorsJ&T Arch Investments

Rosebud AI develops a platform that generates entire games from simple text prompts. Their Gamemaker tool allows users to craft and share playable worlds just by describing them in words.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2019
FoundersLisha Li
Funding Amount$8.8M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsKhosla Ventures, Y Combinator, Lux Capital, Foothill Ventures, Amplify Partners

83 Additional Online Games Startups Worth Following

Our top picks only scratch the surface of what's happening in online games. The full list includes companies that have raised billions and some that are just getting started.  From established studios to brand new crypto and AI projects, the scene is full of energy. Below is a look at the other startups shaping the industry in 2026.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Kratos Gamer Network (KGeN) logo Kratos Gamer Network (KGeN)Gaming2022$42.3MVenture Round
Superbet logo SuperbetGaming2008$1.5BDebt Financing
Embark Studios logo Embark StudiosInfrastructure2018$41MCorporate Round
Amber logo AmberMedia2013$20MVenture Round
LowKick Studio logo LowKick StudioGaming2021$2.6MPre-Seed
Medal logo MedalGaming2015$85.5MVenture Round
InnoGames logo InnoGamesGaming2007$90MVenture Round
Games24x7 logo Games24x7Sports2006$75MVenture Round
Ziffi Chess logo Ziffi ChessGaming2023₹522MSeries A
Parallel logo ParallelCrypto2021$85MVenture Round
Good Job Games logo Good Job GamesGaming2017$83MSeries A
Mainframe Industries logo Mainframe IndustriesGaming2019€26.9MSeries B
Qloud Games logo Qloud GamesGaming2022$5MSeed
GameSquare logo GameSquareRetail2018€100kAngel
Lottomatica logo LottomaticaFintech2016€900MDebt Financing
Bigger Games logo Bigger GamesGaming2019$31MSeries A
Grand Games logo Grand GamesGaming2024$33MSeries A
GamesKraft logo GamesKraftHardware2017
ULTIZERO GAMES logo ULTIZERO GAMESGaming2017CN¥7MAngel
CCP Games logo CCP GamesGaming1997€106.3MVenture Round
Seasun Games logo Seasun GamesGaming1995$142MCorporate Round
Noice logo NoiceGaming2020$26MSeries A
Circle Games logo Circle GamesGaming2024$7.3MSeed
Avocado Guild logo Avocado GuildCrypto2021$18MSeries A
MANNA logo MANNAMedia2021$25kGrant
Rollic Games logo Rollic GamesInfrastructure2018$99kSeed
Fuse Games logo Fuse GamesGaming2023$9MVenture Round
Original Games logo Original GamesGaming2019$6MSeed
TT Yuyin logo TT YuyinMedia2014$100.5MSeries B
InTempo logo InTempoHealthcare2023$25kGrant
Jungle logo JungleCrypto2022$6MSeed
GR8 Tech logo GR8 TechGaming2003
Mega Dice logo Mega DiceGaming2023$1MInitial Coin Offering
Freaks 4U logo Freaks 4UMarketing2002$26.6MCorporate Round
Omada logo OmadaGaming2020€7.1MSeed
Civitas logo CivitasCrypto2020$20MInitial Coin Offering
Immortal Game logo Immortal GameCrypto2021$15.7MSeries A
GOAT Gaming logo GOAT GamingMedia2019$4MVenture Round
Liberty Pixel logo Liberty PixelGaming2023$2.1MUndisclosed
HORIZON3D logo HORIZON3DMedia2005CN¥825MSecondary Market
MADBOX logo MADBOXGaming2018$16.5MSeries A
Owlcat Games logo Owlcat GamesGaming2018$1MSeed
Soba logo SobaCrypto2019$13.6MSeed
GameBeast logo GameBeastGaming2024$12.5MSeries A
1939 Games logo 1939 GamesGaming2015€13.6MVenture Round
Thetan Arena logo Thetan ArenaCrypto2021$4MVenture Round
Quixel logo QuixelHardware2011SEK25MVenture Round
Quest Portal logo Quest PortalMedia2021€13.6MSeed
Jarvi Games logo Jarvi GamesGaming2021$3MSeed
Agora Gaming Partners logo Agora Gaming PartnersGaming2024$600kAngel
Overmind logo OvermindDesign2020$2.5MSeed
Evolytes logo EvolytesEducation2017€2MSeed
Beetroot Lab logo Beetroot LabInfrastructure2014€10MVenture Round
Singular logo SingularEnterprise2015$5.7MSeries A
Duelbox logo DuelboxMedia2015$2.5MSeed
Wargaming logo WargamingGaming1998
Manmanda logo ManmandaMedia2014$100MSeries A
Flying Sheep Studios logo Flying Sheep StudiosGaming2014€1.2MGrant
Hardball Games logo Hardball GamesGaming2022£4.3MSeed
OWO logo OWOGaming2019$1MSeed
Oisoi Studio logo Oisoi StudioHardware2022€450kSeed
LightningWorks logo LightningWorksMedia2019$2.5MSeed
Gamin.gg logo Gamin.ggData2020€1.1MPre-Seed
Play123 logo Play123Gaming2023$120kPre-Seed
Vesuvius Media logo Vesuvius MediaMedia2014$2MSeries A
Enliven logo EnlivenEnterprise2015€1MVenture Round
Ascanio logo AscanioAI2015€300kVenture Round
Youhe Wenhua logo Youhe WenhuaMedia2005CN¥13MSeries A
777 Esport logo 777 EsportGaming2020NOK4.9MEquity Crowdfunding
Pow Gaming logo Pow GamingGaming2021$120kPre-Seed
Studio Camelia logo Studio CameliaGaming2021€294.4kProduct Crowdfunding
Tater Games logo Tater GamesGaming2019$250kSeed
Good Game Agency logo Good Game AgencyGaming2016€300kSeed
Henchman & Goon logo Henchman & GoonGaming2012$400kVenture Round
ABRAXAS DAO logo ABRAXAS DAOCrypto2021$50kSeed
We Make Games logo We Make GamesCrypto2016$250kPre-Seed
BGaming logo BGamingGaming2018
Gameforge logo GameforgeMedia2003Series A
Jaw Drop Games logo Jaw Drop GamesGaming2020
Semiwork logo SemiworkMedia
NetRefer logo NetReferInfrastructure2005
Your Story Interactive logo Your Story InteractiveGaming2017
WazzApps logo WazzAppsMedia2014

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