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Makers Fund

Q: When was Makers Fund last fund created?

Makers Fund last fund was created/launched in 2026-08-21.

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Investor type

Founded

2017

AUM

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe South America North America Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 22 August, 2026

Profile

Makers Fund is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The firm focuses on the interactive entertainment sector, supporting innovative and ambitious founders in the gaming industry. With a team of 14, including former leaders from Riot and Activision Blizzard, Makers Fund leverages its extensive industry network to provide strategic guidance and capital to its portfolio companies.

The firm invests globally, with a primary focus on early-stage companies in the gaming, AI, and Web3 sectors. Makers Fund typically writes checks ranging from $500K to $40M, participating in Pre-Seed to Series B+ rounds. The firm has invested in over 113 companies, with notable co-investors like Animoca Brands. Its portfolio includes companies like CCP Games, Dream Games, and Tiny Build Games, showcasing its commitment to fostering growth in interactive entertainment.

Notable investments by Makers Fund include CCP Games - a leading game developer, Dream Games - known for its mobile puzzle games, Tiny Build Games - an indie game publisher, WinZO - a gaming platform, and Polygon - a blockchain technology company. These investments highlight Makers Fund's strategic focus on the gaming and interactive entertainment sectors.

Industry

Sports/SportsTech Software Security AI Web3 Music SaaS Other Mobile/Apps Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Internet and Web Services Gaming Fintech Digital Consumer Services (B2C)

Makers Fund Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Makers Fund IV	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Services (B2C) Digital Gaming Internet and Web Services Media and Entertainment AI	Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Europe Asia	$10-50 m	$250 M	August 2026

Contacts

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Jay Chi Founding Partner

Founding Partner

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Ryann Lai Partner

Partner

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FAQs about Makers Fund

Is Makers Fund a venture capital or private equity firm?

Makers Fund is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Makers Fund located?

Makers Fund is located in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was Makers Fund founded?

Makers Fund was founded in 2017.

What sectors and industries does Makers Fund invest in?

Makers Fund invests in companies and startups in Sports/SportsTech, Software, Security, AI, Web3, Music, SaaS, Other, Mobile/Apps, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Internet and Web Services, Gaming, Fintech, Digital, Consumer Services (B2C).

What is Makers Fund geographical focus of investments?

Makers Fund invests in companies and startups in Europe, South America, North America, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does Makers Fund typically invest in?

Makers Fund invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Makers Fund investment?

Makers Fund usually invests $10-50 m on average.

When was Makers Fund last fund created?

Makers Fund last fund was created/launched in 2026-08-21

What are the contacts of Makers Fund?

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