1Up Ventures

1Up Ventures is an investment firm founded in 2019 and located in Kirkland, Washington. The company specializes in investing in game developers and focuses on opportunities within the gaming and technology sectors. With a commitment to supporting innovation in these industries, 1Up Ventures aims to foster the growth of emerging companies that contribute to the evolving landscape of gaming.

Remigiusz Czerniej

Investor

Kelly Wallick

Partner and Community Builder

Past deals in eSports

Bazooka Tango

Series A in 2023
Bazooka Tango, Inc. is a mobile gaming company that specializes in developing computer and mobile games, particularly focusing on blockchain multiplayer online tactical card games. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company was previously known as White Water Games, Inc. until its name change in April 2020. With a team that boasts extensive experience in game development and publishing, Bazooka Tango leverages its expertise to create and scale successful gaming titles across various platforms, including PC and console. The company is committed to shaping the future of competitive gaming with multiple upcoming releases that target key core gaming genres.

Jam & Tea Studios

Seed Round in 2023
Jam & Tea Studios is a remote game development company specializing in multiplayer games. It creates innovative, collaborative gaming experiences that allow players to explore, influence storylines, and connect socially with others.

The Believer Company

Series A in 2023
The Believer Company is a game development studio focused on creating engaging gaming experiences by prioritizing the player. With a diverse team of developers from around the globe, the company has a rich history of crafting various popular titles, including games like Words With Friends and League of Legends. The Believer Company specializes in developing open-world games that are accessible across multiple platforms, allowing players to immerse themselves in entertainment that transcends traditional boundaries.

Legendary Play

Series A in 2022
Legendary Play is a mobile game development studio based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2017. The company specializes in creating esports manager games that cater to fans of competitive gaming. Legendary Play employs real-time simulation techniques to deliver a highlight-reel experience reminiscent of multiplayer online battle arena games. This innovative approach allows players to influence the outcome of matches through last-minute tactical adjustments, providing an authentic and engaging experience for esports enthusiasts.

Core Loop Games

Series A in 2021
Core Loop Games Inc. is a game development company based in Oakland, California, established in 2020. The company specializes in creating massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) with a focus on enhancing gameplay and social cooperation among players. Core Loop Games aims to innovate the way players interact and collaborate on a large scale, striving to redefine the MMO experience. Founded by industry veterans from companies such as MachineZone, GREE, and Funzio, Core Loop Games is supported by venture capital and is in the process of assembling a remote team of engineers and artists to realize its vision.

Clockwork Labs

Series A in 2021
Clockwork Labs is a game studio dedicated to creating massively-multiplayer societal games that prioritize social interaction and cooperation over traditional combat mechanics. The studio develops a crypto-based role-playing gaming platform that allows users to engage in an immersive online experience where they can personalize virtual land according to their preferences. This innovative approach not only enhances player engagement but also facilitates participation in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, enabling players to earn rewards in the form of mint Hex cryptocurrency coins. Through its unique blend of gaming and blockchain technology, Clockwork Labs aims to redefine how players interact within virtual worlds.

Omeda Studios

Seed Round in 2021
Omeda Studios is a game development company headquartered in London, specializing in cross-platform third-person multiplayer online battle arena games. Founded in 2020, the studio is currently focused on its inaugural release, Predecessor, a third-person action shooter MOBA that is being developed for PC and console. Omeda Studios emphasizes community engagement, as evidenced by its active Discord presence of over 35,000 fans and more than 100,000 signups prior to the game's launch. The company's platform is designed to deliver an interactive gaming experience, catering to players seeking dynamic multiplayer environments.

Frost Giant Studios

Seed Round in 2020
Frost Giant Studios, Inc. is a video game development company founded in 2020 and located in Malibu, California. The studio specializes in creating real-time strategy (RTS) games aimed at competitive gaming on personal computers. With a focus on innovation and quality, Frost Giant Studios leverages the extensive experience of its founders, who have previously contributed to renowned titles such as StarCraft II. The company is dedicated to fostering a strong connection with its player base by incorporating feedback into its game development process. By maintaining the core mechanics of the RTS genre, Frost Giant Studios seeks to broaden its audience while remaining true to the existing fan community. Their latest project, Stormgate, exemplifies their commitment to enhancing cooperative gameplay and competitive esports, ultimately lowering the barriers to entry for new gamers.

Core Loop Games

Seed Round in 2020
Core Loop Games Inc. is a game development company based in Oakland, California, established in 2020. The company specializes in creating massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) with a focus on enhancing gameplay and social cooperation among players. Core Loop Games aims to innovate the way players interact and collaborate on a large scale, striving to redefine the MMO experience. Founded by industry veterans from companies such as MachineZone, GREE, and Funzio, Core Loop Games is supported by venture capital and is in the process of assembling a remote team of engineers and artists to realize its vision.

Windwalk Games

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Windwalk Games Corp., established in San Francisco, California in 2018, specializes in developing competitive online games tailored to the discord generation. Its flagship product is 'Enemy On Board', an innovative multiplayer game that blends hidden roles gameplay reminiscent of Mafia or Werewolf with thrilling real-time combat. Players assume the role of crew members aboard the spaceship Andromeda, with two among them secretly being aliens in disguise. The company aims to create engaging social gaming experiences for its users.

Playable Worlds

Seed Round in 2019
Playable Worlds, Inc. is an online game company founded in 2018 and based in San Marcos, California. The company specializes in developing cloud-native games that focus on creating immersive and persistent virtual worlds. By leveraging advanced technology, Playable Worlds aims to deliver rich simulations and engaging gameplay that evolves over time. Their approach enhances community interaction and regular content updates, providing users with a unique and convenient gaming experience. The company's commitment to collective online gaming enables vast-scale environments that offer both depth and accessibility in gameplay.
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