Gaming Overview
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16,264
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Description
This vertical collects all companies existing within the Video Game ecosystem. This includes companies developing and publishing titles, those building tools and services for videogame studios and players, as well as companies providing accessories and peripherals intended for gaming. Online poker and casino games are excluded from this space, however gambling related to eSports is included. To learn more about the 50+ industries PitchBook tracks on the platform, visit our industry verticals page.
Using PitchBook’s advanced search capabilities and in-depth industry data, clients can search top Gaming startups, companies, investors, and acquirers. Track recent Gaming deals and IPOs, funding history and key participants in the M&A process. Discover new investment opportunities, industry trends and insights with research curated by our world-class analysts.
Gaming Companies to watch
This list of gaming companies identifies gaming startups and companies with high growth potential based on factors such as capital raised and number of funding rounds. Using our list of gaming startups, our users can pinpoint companies that are likely fundraising based on recent activity in seed or early-stage funding rounds.
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Top private and public gaming companies
This list identifies gaming companies with some of the highest valuations and market caps respectively.
Private gaming companies
| Company Name | Last Post Valuation | Last Deal Type |
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| Epic Games | Later Stage VC | |
| Valve | Later Stage VC | |
| Zynga | M&A | |
| Dream Sports | 2ndary - Private | |
| Dapper Labs | Later Stage VC |
Public gaming companies
| Company Name | Stock Price | Market Cap |
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| Nvidia (NAS: NVDA) | $4.2T | |
| Advanced Micro Devices (NAS: AMD) | $255B | |
| Sony (TKS: 6758) | $145B | |
| Nintendo Company (TKS: 7974) | $102B | |
| Sea (NYS: SE) | $100B |
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This list showcases some of the most active investors and acquirers in gaming.
| Investor Name | Number of Investments | Last Investment Size |
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| Animoca Brands | 225 | |
| Andreessen Horowitz | 221 | |
| Google for Startups | 190 | |
| BITKRAFT Ventures | 161 | |
| Play Ventures | 132 |
Gaming Investments over time
This chart shows gaming investment trends for different types of deals over time. Use it to understand the growth and changes of the deal landscape of the companies you are interested in.
Gaming Related research & analysis
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Gaming News
Dive into recent articles by PitchBook offering invaluable insights and context.
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NEWS | May 1, 2025
A dream match: Royal Match creator secures $2B from CVC Capital Partners, Blackstone
The deal valued Dream Games at up to $5 billion
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NEWS | Feb 26, 2025
Gaming exits simmer toward a rebound after hitting an 8-year low
Interest from PE and a potential $3.5B sale of Pokémon Go maker Niantic's gaming division are all signs investors point to of an exits rebound.
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NEWS | Sep 17, 2024
Marc Andreessen, Garry Tan back emerging VC's $100M gaming fund
Patron is the latest gaming-centric fund to raise a substantial sum as LPs return to the vertical after a hiatus
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NEWS | Aug 29, 2024
IPO Watchlist: The gaming startups set to power-up the IPO market
Amid a renewed wave of investment, backers are hoping these startups can give the IPO market a boost.
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NEWS | Aug 27, 2024
Market Map: Investors bet on gaming's next hitmakers
After a pandemic-induced burst and subsequent bust, VC investment in gaming is back on the rise.
Gaming Market Map
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Gaming Acquisitions over time
Gaming IPOs over time
Gaming Industry growth
This chart compares the median post valuation and median deal size for companies in this industry.
Gaming Company count breakdown by geography
Gaming FAQs
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What is gaming?
This vertical collects all companies existing within the Video Game ecosystem. This includes companies developing and publishing titles, those building tools and services for videogame studios and players, as well as companies providing accessories and peripherals intended for gaming. Online poker and casino games are excluded from this space, however gambling related to eSports is included.
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What are some of the top gaming companies?
Some of the top gaming companies currently include: Epic Games, Valve, Zynga, Dream Sports, Dapper Labs, Nvidia (NAS: NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (NAS: AMD), Sony (TKS: 6758), Nintendo Company (TKS: 7974), and Sea (NYS: SE).
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What are some of the top gaming startups?
Some of the top gaming startups to watch include: Limit Break, Splitgate 2, Quantum Metric, Tripledot Studios, ProbablyMonsters, Genvid Technologies, Wangjing Tech, Homa Games, Hero Esports, and Second Dinner.
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Who are some of the leading gaming investors?
The most prominent gaming investors today include: Animoca Brands, Andreessen Horowitz, Google for Startups, BITKRAFT Ventures, and Play Ventures.
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Has there been any recent research or analysis on the gaming industry?
Yes, several PitchBook research reports have recently been published on the gaming industry. A few of the most notable include: Gaming VC Trends, PitchBook Analyst Note: Tariffs and the Gaming Industry, and PitchBook Analyst Note: Tariffs Implications Across Retail and E-Commerce.