Gaming Report

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A return to the dot-com era for gaming startups

VC dealmaking in the gaming sector is leveling out after investment hype during the COVID-19 pandemic. After a sharp decline in funding over the past two years, total deal value rose modestly for the fourth consecutive quarter in Q3, with $1.9 billion invested across 143 deals, according to our latest Emerging Tech Research report.

A pullback to the dot-com era of browser-based gaming experiences represents a market opportunity. With several VC-backed companies taking steps to rejuvenate browser-based entertainment reminiscent of Adobe Flash, the report highlights how developers are capitalizing on the reach of the web.