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 Video Games

OpusMajor

Seed Round in 2025
Opus Major is a company that uses music and video games to create experiences that strengthen human bonds and make the world Jam In their growing universe, each is regarded as an opus by creating distinct experiences together.

BIT ODD

Seed Round in 2024
BIT ODD provides handcrafted game toys. The company offers games filled with wonder, weirdness, and delight. For inquiries, telephone and email are used.

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.

Neon Media

Series A in 2023
Neon Media LLC is a production company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in the development and design of games and entertainment software. Incorporated in 2020, it focuses on transmedia and virtual production, offering gaming services tailored for the film and television industry. Neon Media produces real-time sets for virtual productions and creates photorealistic, physically-based rendered (PBR) scenes using its proprietary game engine. This enables collaboration among creators in various fields, including television, film, and comics, allowing clients to produce television series, high-budget special effects movies, and independent animations. As of September 2020, Neon Media operates as a subsidiary of The 4D Factory LLC.

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.

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.

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.

Oxalis games

Seed Round in 2022
Oxalis Games develops games and is now creating the next generation of crypto games.

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.

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.

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.

Neon Media

Venture Round in 2021
Neon Media LLC is a production company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in the development and design of games and entertainment software. Incorporated in 2020, it focuses on transmedia and virtual production, offering gaming services tailored for the film and television industry. Neon Media produces real-time sets for virtual productions and creates photorealistic, physically-based rendered (PBR) scenes using its proprietary game engine. This enables collaboration among creators in various fields, including television, film, and comics, allowing clients to produce television series, high-budget special effects movies, and independent animations. As of September 2020, Neon Media operates as a subsidiary of The 4D Factory LLC.

Hadi

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

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.

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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