The Games Fund

What is The Games Fund?

The Games Fund (TGF) is an early-stage venture capital fund dedicated to the video game industry. Founded by seasoned veterans of the gaming world, TGF specializes in funding and nurturing future leaders in game development, gaming technologies, and related services. They aim to aid ambitious founders who envision creating lovable products and are passionate about video games both as players and developers, fostering growth from the ground up with a personal touch and shared expertise.

With an ability to invest between $500,000 and $3,000,000, The Games Fund's sweet spot for investment is approximately $1,500,000.

They primarily focus on early stages such as Seed, Pre-seed, and Series A rounds. Their portfolio boasts a diverse range of companies, from mobile game developers to PC/console developers, creating groundbreaking games across multiple genres including multiplayer sandboxes, puzzle-adventures, casual time-management, and AAA titles.

Notably, TGF invests in woman-focused gaming ventures as well, aligning with broader diversity initiatives in the industry. TGF provides not only capital but also their extensive experience and networking connections to help companies scale effectively.

They pride themselves on speaking the same language as gamers and developers, bringing strong track records of managing over $300 million and launching top-grossing games. Additionally, they support developers from the earliest stages and move quickly to back innovative ideas.

The Games Fund emphasizes their dedication to supporting, advising, and respecting the vision of the developers without interference. Their team comprises Managing Partners and General Partners with substantial industry experience and a legal head to ensure smooth operations and compliance. Furthermore, TGF is involved in several media and community activities, boasting accolades such as being named the #1 early-stage VC in gaming and hosting annual summits to bring together industry leaders.

What they say:

We are an early-stage venture capital fund led by industry veterans.

What we look for: We invest in video games.