Griffin Gaming Partners

Griffin Gaming Partners is a venture capital firm established in 2019 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The firm specializes in the gaming industry, making investments across a diverse range of sectors, including content creation, software infrastructure, social platforms, and gaming-related web3 companies. With a focus on the evolving gaming ecosystem, Griffin Gaming Partners aims to support innovative projects that enhance the gaming experience and drive industry growth. As a Registered Investment Adviser, the firm is dedicated to fostering advancements in the gaming landscape.

Tiago Teixeira Correia

Venture Partner

Chris Hollenbeck

CFO

Jim Huntley

Venture Partner

Peter Levin

Managing Director

Tammy McDonald

Venture Partner

Seth Nutt

Investor

Anthony Palma

Principal

Pierre Planche

Partner

Nick Tuosto

Managing Director and Co-Founder

James Wing

Principal

Frankie Zhu

Partner

Past deals in Gaming

ForthStar

Seed Round in 2024
ForthStar is a gaming company focused on developing a variety of mobile games that appeal to a broad audience. The company aims to create engaging free-to-play titles that foster creative thinking and cultural collaboration among players. By prioritizing mass appeal, ForthStar seeks to enhance the overall gaming experience for its users, making it accessible and enjoyable for a diverse range of players.

Shrapnel

Series A in 2023
Shrapnel is a video game developer specializing in blockchain-based games that emphasize competitive play, player ownership, and community engagement. The company is known for its moddable extraction shooter game, which is developed by a team that includes BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning talent. Utilizing Unreal Engine 5, Shrapnel innovates in game design by integrating blockchain utilities to enhance gameplay and create new opportunities for players to earn rewards. This approach not only fosters a competitive environment but also empowers the community through the digital economy, positioning Shrapnel as a forward-thinking entity in the gaming industry.

EloElo

Series B in 2023
EloElo is a developer of a social gaming software that facilitates interactive live broadcasts, allowing users to engage with content creators in a digital gathering space. The platform enables fans to unwind and communicate with their favorite influencers through audio and video live chat rooms, often incorporating games into the experience. EloElo focuses on discussions related to health and lifestyle, providing an environment where users can connect with creators and enjoy interactive entertainment.

Million Victories

Series A in 2023
Million Victories SAS is an independent game studio established in July 2017 and located in Villeurbanne, France. The company specializes in designing and developing interactive mobile games, with a focus on creating challenging and dynamic multiplayer online games. Its flagship product, Million Lords, is a massively multiplayer online real-time strategy game (MMORTS) that offers an immersive gaming experience for users. Currently, the game is available in early access in select countries, showcasing the studio's commitment to delivering competitive and engaging gameplay for mobile users.

Hadi

Seed Round in 2023
Hadi is a mobile games company co-founded by industry veterans focusing on casual games.

Hardball Games

Seed Round in 2023
Hardball Games create interactive entertainment that allows people to interact in novel and satisfying ways. Hardball games are cross-play, multiplatform, and multiplayer.

Nexus

Series A in 2023
Nexus serves as a platform for live service games and the content creators who play them.

modl.ai

Series A in 2022
Modl.ai provides innovative gaming technology designed to streamline game development and improve player engagement. The company focuses on empowering game developers and publishers by transforming the production process through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Its platform automates repetitive tasks and enhances in-game behaviors and simulations, allowing publishers to elevate game quality and user experience while increasing operational efficiency.

Epic League

Venture Round in 2022
Epic League is a company focused on creating a gaming platform tailored for the online role-playing game (RPG) and blockchain ecosystems. It offers an accessible interface that allows users to explore various games, catering to multiple genres within the gaming community. By integrating blockchain technology, Epic League provides gamers with the opportunity to earn rewards while engaging with different games, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

Telescope Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Telescope Labs is a London-based company founded in 2022 that specializes in data analytics and machine learning solutions for the Web3 gaming industry. The company has developed a platform that monitors and optimizes game economies by integrating with game data for in-app analytics. This platform facilitates self-service integration with on-chain wallet and smart contract interactions, allowing clients to generate visual dashboards and reports. By providing these tools, Telescope Labs enables game developers to effectively manage inflationary mechanics and address liquidity concerns within their gaming ecosystems.

Gallium Studios

Venture Round in 2022
Gallium Studios is an independent game studio focused on developing innovative video and mobile games. The studio is known for its flagship product, Proxi, an AI simulation game that allows users to create interactive worlds based on their personal memories. This self-discovery game encourages players to explore their identities by bringing their memories to life, enabling interaction and learning experiences. In addition to Proxi, Gallium Studios is dedicated to advancing free-to-play games by leveraging decentralized technology, which empowers players to become creators and owners within the gaming ecosystem. Through its cutting-edge approach, Gallium Studios aims to redefine player engagement in the evolving landscape of web3 gaming.

Players' Lounge

Series A in 2022
Players' Lounge Inc., operating as Players' Lounge Online, is a social gaming platform that allows casual gamers to compete for cash and prizes. Founded in 2016 and based in New Castle, Delaware, it provides an online environment where users can find opponents willing to engage in friendly wagers over popular video games or participate in organized tournaments. The platform caters to the vast majority of gamers who aspire to earn money through gaming, even if only a small fraction succeed in becoming professional players. By facilitating instant e-sports competitions, Players' Lounge aims to democratize the opportunity for all gamers to monetize their skills and enjoy competitive play.

UnCaged Studios

Series A in 2022
UnCaged Studios is pioneering the next generation of AAA, play-first web3 gaming. It leverages games OS to co-develop with and support game studios by providing core technical functionality, infrastructure, and live operations services.

SuperTeam Games

Seed Round in 2022
SuperTeam Games is a developer of online games designed to provide blockchain-based sports games.

Chillchat

Seed Round in 2022
Chillchat is a game studio located in Bangkok, Thailand, focused on developing engaging gaming experiences for players globally. The studio is currently working on Tearfallen, an online rogue-lite action game set in an innovative "Pantheonpunk" universe, reminiscent of the gameplay style found in titles like Hades. Chillchat aims to create immersive pixel art environments where players can build virtual worlds, explore adventures with unique identities, and engage in activities that allow them to mint their own worlds, characters, and narratives. The platform emphasizes player creativity and interaction, providing opportunities to earn while playing.

Kryptomon

Series A in 2022
Kryptomon is an NFT Play-and-Earn blockchain game, where Pokémon meets Tamagotchi and CryptoKitties. Breed, Train and Fight with your NFT Kryptomon. It's a new world where trainers can live a new adventure on Blockchain. Set in the Kryptomon metaverse, community members play as ‘Trainers’ of their own individual monsters — Kryptomons — each of which is a completely unique digital asset connected to an NFT. Each has a unique but mutable genetic code made up of 38 randomised parameters that determine all of the aspects — physical and behavioral — of the creature. This not only ensures that each Kryptomon is unique but also brings to life each Kryptomon as a digital companion in the Kryptomon metaverse. They are capable of learning, falling sick, getting hungry, and protecting their trainers when out on an adventure in the physical world. In turn, trainers will have to care for, feed, and train their Kryptomon partners in order to grow and prepare for the battles ahead. Kryptomon creates the next step in the evolution of crypto-gaming by using advanced blockchain technologies, digital genetics, and location-based technologies. So what are you waiting for? Play and participate in the Kryptomon league to become the Kryptomon Metaverse Champion!

N3TWORK

Series A in 2022
N3TWORK Inc. is a gaming company based in San Francisco, California, focused on developing and publishing free-to-play mobile games for iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2012, N3TWORK offers a range of services to game developers, including game development, commercialization, user acquisition, ad monetization, and data analytics. The company aims to create enhanced gaming experiences, emphasizing user ownership and engagement, particularly within the emerging web3 space. By leveraging its proprietary technology and a network of gaming experts, N3TWORK strives to scale innovative mobile games while supporting developers in maximizing their game’s potential in the competitive mobile gaming market.

One More Game

Series A in 2022
One More Game, Inc. is an online game development company founded in 2019 and based in Bellevue, Washington. The company focuses on designing and developing genre-defining online games, catering to home video consoles and smartphones. Its studio aims to create engaging interactive content that fosters social interactions among players and allows for rapid iterations in gameplay. Through its innovative approach, One More Game seeks to enhance the gaming experience and connect players in meaningful ways.

Coherence

Series A in 2022
Coherence is a company based in Malmö, Sweden, founded in 2018, that offers a cloud-based platform designed for game developers to create scalable and persistent virtual worlds. Its platform integrates with popular game engines and manages essential functions such as automatic scaling, load balancing, and artificial intelligence in the cloud. By providing an open and accessible environment, Coherence democratizes the development and gameplay processes for connected games, enabling both developers and players to engage in richer, more immersive gaming experiences.

Community Gaming

Series A in 2022
Community Gaming is an esports competition platform that provides advanced online tournament software and a cryptocurrency payment infrastructure. The platform is designed to support players, event organizers, and game developers by equipping them with the necessary tools to create, facilitate, and participate in automated esports tournaments. With a focus on user experience and scalable blockchain payment technology, Community Gaming aims to decentralize the financial gains of the esports and gaming industry, making them more accessible to a broader audience through web3 technology. This approach promotes the idea of "Earnings for Everyone," ensuring that participants are rewarded for their engagement and contributions within the gaming ecosystem.

GGWP

Seed Round in 2022
GGWP is a developer of an artificial intelligence platform aimed at improving the gaming experience by reducing toxic and disruptive behavior among players. The platform employs machine learning and advanced behavioral models to detect incidents of misconduct, allowing for real-time identification and prioritization of issues. By automating responses to player reports and incidents, GGWP enhances the efficiency and accuracy of moderation processes. This enables game developers to foster a more positive environment within their games, promoting healthy interactions among players.

Digital Insight Games

Series A in 2022
Digital Insight Games is a gaming studio established in 2019 that focuses on developing AAA blockchain role-playing games (RPGs). The company aims to create an immersive metaverse experience through its games-as-a-service (GaaS) model. It offers free-to-play games with live service elements, integrating online marketplaces and blockchain technology, including NFTs. This approach allows players to enjoy features such as ownership, transparency, accessibility, scalability, and security in their gaming experiences.

Chillchat

Seed Round in 2022
Chillchat is a game studio located in Bangkok, Thailand, focused on developing engaging gaming experiences for players globally. The studio is currently working on Tearfallen, an online rogue-lite action game set in an innovative "Pantheonpunk" universe, reminiscent of the gameplay style found in titles like Hades. Chillchat aims to create immersive pixel art environments where players can build virtual worlds, explore adventures with unique identities, and engage in activities that allow them to mint their own worlds, characters, and narratives. The platform emphasizes player creativity and interaction, providing opportunities to earn while playing.

Spyke Games

Seed Round in 2022
Spyke Games is a mobile gaming company focused on creating competitive games that engage players both individually and socially. The company emphasizes visual design, character development, and storytelling to craft immersive emotional experiences. By utilizing data analysis, Spyke Games aims to enhance player engagement and satisfaction, delivering visually appealing games that captivate users and provide thrilling gameplay experiences.

Overwolf

Series D in 2021
Overwolf Ltd. is a software company based in Tel-Aviv, Israel, founded in 2010, focused on enhancing gaming experiences through its user-generated content (UGC) ecosystem. It supports over 1,500 games and has a community of 178,000 creators, reaching 100 million monthly active users. The company provides an open-source framework and tools that allow third-party developers to create in-game applications using HTML and JavaScript. Its platform features flexible APIs, custom in-game overlays activated by hotkeys, and second monitor functionality, all designed to empower creators in building, distributing, and monetizing their apps through advertisements. Overwolf aims to connect gamers and facilitate the sharing of gaming experiences while enhancing the overall gameplay.

Hadi

Seed Round in 2021
Hadi is a mobile games company co-founded by industry veterans focusing on casual games.

WinZO

Series C in 2021
WinZO is a mobile e-sports social gaming platform that provides players with monetary rewards and prizes. Launched in 2018 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, the platform features over 70 games, including popular titles such as carrom, cricket, and trivia-based challenges. WinZO's offerings are accessible in 12+ regional languages, catering to a diverse audience, with 60% of the content consumed in non-English languages. The platform aims to create an engaging gaming experience while promoting social interaction among users.

Forte

Series A in 2021
Forte is building economic technology for games that is secure, easy to use, and fully compliant. Its end-to-end blockchain platform enables the emergence of community economics, a system where the interests of game developers and players are aligned, leading to healthier, sustainable game communities. The team is composed of longtime industry members (Unity, ngmoco, Riot Games, Electronic Arts, Sony, and Rockstar Games, among others), and is currently working with over 25 acclaimed game developers from across the globe to reimagine the economics of games.

Overwolf

Series C in 2021
Overwolf Ltd. is a software company based in Tel-Aviv, Israel, founded in 2010, focused on enhancing gaming experiences through its user-generated content (UGC) ecosystem. It supports over 1,500 games and has a community of 178,000 creators, reaching 100 million monthly active users. The company provides an open-source framework and tools that allow third-party developers to create in-game applications using HTML and JavaScript. Its platform features flexible APIs, custom in-game overlays activated by hotkeys, and second monitor functionality, all designed to empower creators in building, distributing, and monetizing their apps through advertisements. Overwolf aims to connect gamers and facilitate the sharing of gaming experiences while enhancing the overall gameplay.

Theorycraft Games

Series A in 2021
Theorycraft Games operates as an independent game development studio that operates remotely. The company is in process of developing its first game codenamed Loki. Theorycraft was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Supersocial

Seed Round in 2020
Supersocial, Inc. is an indie games studio based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2020. The company specializes in developing immersive games for the metaverse, with an initial focus on platforms like Roblox. Supersocial aims to create engaging gaming experiences that foster social interaction and community building among players. By leveraging rapid development cycles and offering support in terms of capital and operational expertise, the studio is dedicated to bringing innovative game concepts to fruition, enabling gamers to connect, explore, and socialize in vibrant virtual environments.

Frost Giant Studios

Seed Round in 2020
Frost Giant Studios, Inc. is a game development studio based in Malibu, California, founded in 2020. The company specializes in creating real-time strategy (RTS) games for competitive play on personal computers. Drawing on the expertise of its founders, who have contributed to acclaimed titles like StarCraft II, Frost Giant Studios aims to innovate within the RTS genre while maintaining its core mechanics. The studio focuses on developing games that resonate with both new and existing fans, actively incorporating player feedback to enhance the gaming experience. Their latest release, Stormgate, exemplifies their commitment to quality and accessibility in the RTS market, aiming to broaden the audience for competitive gaming and esports.

Funzy

Seed Round in 2020
Funzy is a mobile game development studio intended to create casual games. The company designs mobile and computer-based games with the help of a team of professional developers, animators, artists, narrative designers and more, providing the users with a fun way to stay engaged and pass time.

Spyke Games

Seed Round in 2020
Spyke Games is a mobile gaming company focused on creating competitive games that engage players both individually and socially. The company emphasizes visual design, character development, and storytelling to craft immersive emotional experiences. By utilizing data analysis, Spyke Games aims to enhance player engagement and satisfaction, delivering visually appealing games that captivate users and provide thrilling gameplay experiences.

EloElo

Seed Round in 2020
EloElo is a developer of a social gaming software that facilitates interactive live broadcasts, allowing users to engage with content creators in a digital gathering space. The platform enables fans to unwind and communicate with their favorite influencers through audio and video live chat rooms, often incorporating games into the experience. EloElo focuses on discussions related to health and lifestyle, providing an environment where users can connect with creators and enjoy interactive entertainment.

Subspace

Series B in 2020
Subspace Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in network optimization solutions, primarily for the gaming industry. Founded in 2011, Subspace develops a software platform that enhances online experiences by optimizing traffic routing and minimizing latency, effectively replacing traditional network infrastructure hardware. The company's services encompass networking-as-a-service, which supports a variety of applications, including multiplayer online games, video, voice, fintech, and transportation solutions. By leveraging cloud capabilities, Subspace creates a parallel internet that bypasses congested traffic, allowing clients to deliver faster and more reliable online experiences to their users.

Skillz

Series E in 2020
Skillz is a mobile gaming platform dedicated to fostering competition through engaging and fair gameplay. By enabling developers to create and monetize competitive games, Skillz has positioned itself as a leader in the mobile gaming industry. The platform hosts billions of casual gaming tournaments, attracting millions of players globally. Notable games available on Skillz include Dominoes Gold, Blackout Bingo, 21 Blitz, and Solitaire Cube. The company operates primarily through its Skillz segment, which focuses on eSports and multiplayer competition, while also encompassing the Aarki segment. Skillz generates most of its revenue from the United States, with additional contributions from markets such as Israel, China, and Malta. The company has received recognition for its commitment to diversity and innovation in technology, being named among the Best Companies for Women to Advance and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.

Latitude

Seed Round in 2020
Latitude is a developer of AI-powered online gaming platforms focused on fostering player freedom and self-expression. The company is known for creating AI Dungeon, an innovative game that allows players to leverage artificial intelligence to co-create unique adventures from the ground up. By incorporating AI at the core of its user experience, Latitude enables gamers to utilize their imagination, resulting in immersive and personalized gaming experiences.

Tactile Games

Series A in 2020
Tactile Games is build on a platform that can deliver a casual social gaming experience based on the player’s location.

N3TWORK

Series C in 2019
N3TWORK Inc. is a gaming company based in San Francisco, California, focused on developing and publishing free-to-play mobile games for iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2012, N3TWORK offers a range of services to game developers, including game development, commercialization, user acquisition, ad monetization, and data analytics. The company aims to create enhanced gaming experiences, emphasizing user ownership and engagement, particularly within the emerging web3 space. By leveraging its proprietary technology and a network of gaming experts, N3TWORK strives to scale innovative mobile games while supporting developers in maximizing their game’s potential in the competitive mobile gaming market.

Amplitude Studios

Amplitude Studios is a video game developer based in Paris, France, founded in 2011 by former Ubisoft employees. The studio specializes in creating strategy games for Windows PC, with notable titles including the turn-based science fiction series Endless Space, Endless Legend, and Dungeon of the Endless. In 2016, Amplitude Studios became a subsidiary of SEGA Games Co., Ltd., further enhancing its reach in the gaming industry. The studio is currently developing Endless Space 2, a sequel to its acclaimed series, continuing its focus on innovative and engaging gameplay experiences.
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