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1Up Ventures

North America, Washington, United States, Kirkland

Description

1Up Ventures is an investment firm that specializes in game developers.

Investor Profile

1Up Ventures has made 52 investments, with 4 in the past 12 months and 4% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (69%)
  • Series A (17%)
  • Series Unknown (8%)
  • Pre Seed (6%)

Country Focus

  • United States (75%)
  • United Kingdom (8%)
  • Germany (4%)
  • Australia (2%)
  • Finland (2%)
  • Israel (2%)
  • Brazil (2%)
  • Singapore (2%)
  • France (2%)
  • Sweden (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Gaming
  • Video Games
  • Online Games
  • Pc Games
  • Computer
  • Software
  • Mmo Games
  • Mobile Apps
  • Information Technology
  • Mobile
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does 1Up Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Krafton
Asia, Kyonggi-do, South Korea, Seongnam
Co-Investments: 3
Riot Games
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 5
Animoca Brands
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Cyberport
Co-Investments: 3
Skycatcher
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 4
Transcend Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
BITKRAFT Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 15
Andreessen Horowitz
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 6
Lightspeed Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Sisu Game Ventures
Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki
Co-Investments: 5
Galaxy Interactive
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does 1Up Ventures often collaborate with?

EC
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
NB
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
David Stelzer
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
JZ
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
KS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
Christopher Ball
Europe, England, United Kingdom
Shared Deals: 1
B"
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
SB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
EG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CR
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by 1Up Ventures?

Dead Astronauts

Malmö, Skane Lan, Sweden

Dead Astronauts reinvent open world game experiences with technical innovation at the core of the company.

Computer
SeedFeb 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,132,816
Magic Potion Games

South Pasadena, California, United States

Magic Potion Games is a computer gaming company that offers an online space for social gaming.

Casual GamesGamingOnline Portals
Pre SeedOct 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Day 4 Night Studios

Hermosa Beach, California, United States

Day 4 Night Studios is a game development studio that offer interactive and original computer as well as video games.

GamingOnline GamesPC GamesVideo Games
SeedOct 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Midsummer Studios

Hunt Valley, Maryland, United States

Midsummer Studios is a independent, well-funded and committed to building a new kind of studio.

GamingPC Games
SeedMay 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Brain Jar Games

San Francisco, California, United States

Brain Jar Games is a new worldwide studio comprised of AAA professionals dedicated to creating bold and bright games.

Online GamesPC GamesVideo Games
SeedMar 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,700,000
Stoke Games

Los Angeles, California, United States

Stoke Games operates as an independent gaming studio.

GamingPC Games
SeedFeb 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,500,000
Talofa

Cupertino, California, United States

Talofa develops games that make players mentally and physically healthier

AppsFitnessMental HealthOnline GamesWellness
SeedJan 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,300,000
Bazooka Tango

San Mateo, California, United States

Bazooka Tango is a mobile gaming company that creates blockchain multiplayer online tactical card games.

BlockchainGamingOnline Games
Series ANov 17, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Wicked Saints Studios

Medford, Oregon, United States

Wicked Saints Studios develops a game studio platform using behavioral technology to create interactive media.

GamingMedia and EntertainmentMobile Apps
SeedSep 13, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Jam & Tea Studios

Los Angeles, California, United States

Jam & Tea Studios is a remote game studio that develops and offers multiplayer games.

Digital EntertainmentGamingVideo Games
SeedAug 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,000,000