Best Gaming Companies in New York City, United States
The 178 best Gaming companies in New York City, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Vindex.
Our analysis of 71 Gaming companies
$20.0b in tracked funding; 97% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Gaming companies in New York City
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vindex Providers of technology & services for esports gaming community | $405M | 54 mo ago | 220 | 2019 | Jason Garmise Co-Founder | PHPLaravelGSAP+12 | — | — |
| 2 | Fab 🦄 Digital marketplace for content creators to discover, share, buy, and sell digital assets | $336M | 154 mo ago | 35 | 2010 | — | SentryReactReact Router+9 | 11 patents Hybrid-contact SiC power MOSFETs for high‑efficiency power switching | — |
| 3 | Tilting Point Mobile game publisher focused on scaling games and expanding global presence | $235M | 59 mo ago | 63 63 → 77 (+22%) | 2011 | Kevin Segalla Co-Founder & Co-CEO | Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceNode.js+18 | — | — |
| 4 | Genvid Interactive entertainment platform creating Massively Interactive Live Events (MILEs) | $166M | 59 mo ago | 66 | 2016 | — | — | — | 1 launch |
| 5 | Every Realm Provider of social and community-driven gaming platform | $102M | 52 mo ago | 61 | 2021 | Julia Schwartz Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 6 | Spatial Developer of a platform for creating and sharing virtual experiences 55AI top 15%Moat top 28%Funding top 34%Tech top 37% All 12 signals ▾AItop 15% Moattop 28% Fundingtop 34% Techtop 37% Talenttop 38% Customerstop 40% Producttop 46% Patentstop 47% Growthtop 50% Innovationbottom 46% Globalbottom 42% Marketbottom 35% AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · IP moat: 21 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $67M | 54 mo ago | 10 | 2016 | Jinha Lee Co-Founder & President | SentryNode.jsRadix UI+17 | 21 patents Smart building infrastructure management with spatial audio and AR computing solutions | — |
| 7 | IGA Worldwide In-game advertising solutions provider | $51M | 192 mo ago | 83 | 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | VENN Esports broadcasting & news media solution provider | $43M | 67 mo ago | 8 | 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 9 | Proof of Play Blockchain game studio and technology creating on-chain games | $33M | 32 mo ago | 22 | 2022 | Craig Woida Co-Founder | SentryNode.jsThree.js+16 | — | — |
| 10 | MLG Esports event organizing and broadcasting company | $20M | 171 mo ago | 186 | 2002 | Michael Sepso Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 11 | Allstar Gaming Online platform for creating and sharing gaming clips | $19M | 36 mo ago | 42 | 2019 | Gavin Silver Co-Founder | CannyTypeScriptGraphQL+24 | — | — |
| 12 | Community Gaming Online platform offering esports tournaments | $18M | 48 mo ago | 49 | 2018 | Hayder Sharhan Co-Founder & CTO | WordPressMySQLNode.js+24 | — | — |
| 13 | ALFY Free HTML5 online games for all ages, no downloads | $18M | 310 mo ago | 11 | 1999 | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | PlayScape Publisher of mobile-based casual games | $15M | 162 mo ago | 13 | 2008 | Tzach Hadar Ex-Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 15 | OMG Pop Mobile game developer focusing on casual games | $15M | 185 mo ago | 40 | 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | Pahdo Labs Provider of anime-style action MMORPG and game creation platform | $15M | 51 mo ago | 28 | 2021 | — | WebflowreCAPTCHAHSTS+9 | — | — |
| 17 | HQ - Trivia & Words Real money based gaming platform | $15M | 100 mo ago | 25 | 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 18 | Betty Online gaming platform for playing multiple games | $12M | 28 mo ago | 20 | 2022 | — | SentryMUIBootstrap+27 | 64 patents Dermatological therapeutics, cosmetic formulations, and minimally invasive catheter technologies. | — |
| 19 | PuzzleSocial Digital crossword for mobile | $11M | 124 mo ago | 13 | 2010 | Jeb Balise CEO | — | 4 patents Online word‑puzzle gaming platform integrating sweepstakes and sponsored advertising. | — |
| 20 | ReKTGlobal Esports player organization and esports services provider | $11M | 66 mo ago | 64 | 2017 | Dave Bialek Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 21 | Digital Insight Games Developer of PC and web-based casual games | $11M | 28 mo ago | 38 | 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 22 | Aqua Provider of web3 gaming marketplace for players | $10M | 44 mo ago | 12 | 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | Dots Mobile game development company focusing on casual games | $10M | 138 mo ago | 70 | 2013 | Nik Schulte Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 24 | E-Line Media Independent game development and publishing company | $9M | 122 mo ago | 34 | 2007 | Alan Gershenfeld Co-Founder | — | — | 2 launchs |
| 25 | TreSensa Playable advertisements provider for marketing of games and brands | $9M | 134 mo ago | 27 | 2011 | — | — | 7 patents Multi-provider service orchestration and mobile UI animation generation platform | — |
| 26 | Tapinator Developer of casual games for mobile | $8M | 105 mo ago | 4 | 2013 | Ilya Nikolayev Co-Founder & CEO | Facebook LoginBootstrapAmazon Web Services+15 | — | — |
| 27 | Crispy Gamer Your trusted guide to online casinos, reviews, bonuses, and more | $8M | 211 mo ago | 20 | 2007 | Andre Srinivasan ex-CTO & Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 28 | Cellufun Online mobile game portal | $8M | 170 mo ago | 4 | 2005 | — | Windows ServerMicrosoft ASP.NETReact+11 | — | — |
| 29 | Pixelmon Developer of PC and console-based blockchain games | $8M | 27 mo ago | — | 2022 | Giulio Xiloyannis CEO | Webflowcore-jsjQuery+12 | — | — |
| 30 | Hathora Provider of cloud-based gaming platform for game developers | $8M | 38 mo ago | 10 | 2022 | Harsh Pandey Founder & CTO | InstatusNode.jsReact+26 | — | — |
| 31 | Supersocial Video game developer focusing on casual games | $7M | 56 mo ago | 29 | 2020 | — | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+17 | — | — |
| 32 | Kaleidoco NFT-based platform for the metaverse | $7M | 48 mo ago | — | 2018 | Cassandra Rosenthal Founder and co-CEO of Kaleidoco Inc | — | 6 patents Real-time AR systems integrating object recognition, attribute mapping, and contextual relationships | — |
| 33 | GameClub Independent video game development studio | $7M | 79 mo ago | 31 | 2018 | — | LazySizescore-jsAdjust+7 | — | — |
| 34 | ParamLabs Developer of blockchain games | $7M | 24 mo ago | — | 2021 | Anthony Anderson Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 35 | LiquidSky Cloud-gaming service | $5M | 115 mo ago | 35 | 2014 | — | Webflow EcommerceWebflowcore-js+9 | — | — |
| 36 | Stakes Developer of NFT-based win prediction software for multiple sports | $5M | 49 mo ago | 14 | 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 37 | Teachley K-5 math intervention program fostering conceptual understanding, fluency, and problem-solving | $5M | 50 mo ago | 7 | 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 38 | ABYA Cloud gaming platform to stream and play video games | $5M | 56 mo ago | 19 | 2015 | Franco Miceli Co-Founder / CEO | October CMSPHPLaravel+16 | — | — |
| 39 | Space Racers Developer of mobile games | $5M | 122 mo ago | 4 | 2010 | Michael Matays CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+17 | — | — |
| 40 | Anima Developer of AI-driven virtual pets and a game creation platform | $4M | 42 mo ago | 8 | 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 41 | Playbyte Developer of gaming engines | $3M | 73 mo ago | 2 | 2019 | Kyle Russell Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 42 | PreShow Provider of online gaming monetization platform | $3M | 61 mo ago | 6 | 2019 | Stacy Spikes Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 43 | Overplay Developer of games and provide gaming services | $3M | 37 mo ago | 15 | 2002 | — | Node.jsAmazon ALBReact+10 | 2 patents Optimizing placement of interactive video overlays on broadcast content | 1 launch |
| 44 | beastcoast eSports player organization and content network | $3M | 61 mo ago | 31 | 2017 | Brain Anderson CEO | — | — | — |
| 45 | Lootcakes Earn rewards playing free-to-play games, redeemable for gift cards | $2M | 60 mo ago | 11 | 2013 | Matt Littin Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 46 | MetaGoons Developer of web3 metaverse games | $2M | 53 mo ago | 19 | 2021 | Donnell Wright Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 47 | Brag House Platform providing online gaming tournaments and stat-based prediction for prizes | $2M | 42 mo ago | 19 | 2020 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+30 | — | — |
| 48 | Epic League Developer of cross-platform role-playing and hack-and-slash video game series | $1M | 39 mo ago | 6 | 2021 | Jay Kim Founder | FirebaseEmotionMUI+11 | — | — |
| 49 | Arcane AI-powered platform for creating and playing games | $500K | 24 mo ago | — | 2023 | Rohan Mehta Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 50 | Mathdash Online platform offering tournaments | $500K | 26 mo ago | — | 2024 | Daniel Sun Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
Top 12 Gaming companies in New York City
#1
Acquired · New York City, New York · founded 2019 · 220 employees$404.6Mraised▾
Vindex is a provider of technology &services for the esports gaming community. The company provides services for the development of gaming infrastructures. It also helps game publishers, league organizers & teams to establish a connection with fans.
- Dec 2021Series C$29.6M
- Feb 2021Series B$15M
- Jul 2020Series B$300M
- Oct 2019Series A$60M
#2
Series C · New York City, New York · founded 2016 · 66 employees$166Mraised▾
Interactive entertainment platform creating Massively Interactive Live Events (MILEs). They pioneer a unique blend of streaming shows and video games, empowering audiences to shape narratives and influence outcomes within beloved franchises. Through the MILE SDK, developers can create richly interactive video streams, integrating data streams alongside video for enhanced engagement. This technology supports various engines and streaming platforms, enabling microtransactions, subscriptions, and merchandising opportunities. They offer flexible engagement models, including full service, self-service, and publishing options, providing tools to understand audience preferences and unlock new revenue streams. Their platform fosters community-driven experiences, transforming viewers into active participants in dynamic, evolving stories.
- Jul 2021Series C$113M
- Nov 2019Series B$33M
- Aug 2018Series A$10M
- Apr 2018Series A$6M
#3
Seed · New York City, New York · founded 2022 · 22 employees$33Mraised▾
Blockchain game studio and technology creating on-chain games. It creates generation-defining games based on open-source technology that give players control and ownership. It offers Pirate Nation a role-playing game and others.
- Sep 2023Seed$33M
#4
Seed · New York City, New York · founded 2021$7Mraised▾
Developer of blockchain games. It is a computer game development studio specializing in multiplayer games. The company has launched kiraverse, a massively-multiplayer online game where players can battle and earn with others. They have partnered with animoca brands to advance the web3 ecosystem development.
- May 2024ICO$25K
- Mar 2024Seed$7M
#5
Series D · New York City, New York · founded 2011 · 63 employees$235Mraised▾
Mobile game publisher focused on scaling games and expanding global presence. They are a leading publisher dedicated to bringing engaging mobile gaming experiences to players worldwide. With a diverse portfolio of titles spanning various genres, they partner with developers to elevate their games and reach wider audiences. They provide user acquisition funding to fuel growth and marketing efforts. Their expertise lies in scaling games, expanding reach, and creating lasting entertainment experiences. They operate studios globally, fostering creativity and innovation in game development. They are committed to delivering high-quality mobile games that captivate and entertain players across the globe.
- Jul 2021Series D$235M
- Aug 2018Conventional Debt—
#6
Seed · New York City, New York · founded 2022 · 20 employees$11.8Mraised▾
Online gaming platform for playing multiple games. The company offers real money-based online casino (iCasino) and casual mobile gaming platform for players.
- Jan 2024Seed$5M
- Feb 2023Seed$5M
- Mar 2022Seed$1.8M
#7
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2021 · 38 employees$10.8Mraised▾
Developer of PC and web-based casual games
- Feb 2024Series A$3.2M
- Apr 2022Series A$7.5M
#8
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2021 · 61 employees$102.3Mraised▾
Provider of social and community-driven gaming platform. The company creates solutions for avid social gamers, with offerings across a variety of categories including identity, ranking, relationships, and events. It also publishes community-driven video game titles.
- Feb 2022Series A$60M
- Oct 2021Series A$6.3M
- Jun 2021Series A—
- Mar 2021Series A$36M
#9
Fab 🦄Acquired · New York City, New York · founded 2010 · 35 employees$335.7Mraised▾
Digital marketplace for content creators to discover, share, buy, and sell digital assets. It is unifying unreal engine marketplace and offer digital assets from studios, brands and millions of independent digital artists who will benefit from an industry. It is an open marketplace, offering content for a broad set of content creation tools, game engines, open worlds, and metaverse platforms.
- Aug 2013Series D$5M
- Jul 2013Series D$10M
- Jun 2013Series D$150M
- Nov 2012Series C$15M
#10
Acquired · New York City, New York · founded 2022$8Mraised▾
Developer of PC and console-based blockchain games. It offers a web-based free-to-play NFT game that provides 3D characters for gamers and also offers a Pokemon-inspired NFT game.
- Feb 2024ICO$6.2M
- Feb 2024Seed$8M
#11
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2019 · 42 employees$19Mraised▾
Online platform for creating and sharing gaming clips. The platform allows users to capture clips from games like CS-GO, Fortnite, League of Legends, Rainbow 6, and Valorant. Users can like posts and follow various creators on the platform.
- Jun 2023Series A$14.7M
- May 2021Seed$3.9M
- Dec 2019Seed$425K
#12
Series B · New York City, New York · founded 2016 · 10 employees$66.8Mraised▾
Developer of a platform for creating and sharing virtual experiences. The platform enables users to design interactive virtual worlds with customisable templates and tools. It supports the integration of 2D, 3D, and video content, facilitating the creation of immersive environments. The platform is accessible across web, virtual reality, augmented reality, and mobile devices.
- Dec 2021Series B$25M
- Jan 2020Series A$14M
- Sep 2019Series A—
- Jun 2019Series A$19.3M
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Gaming coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Gaming Technology is moving in the United States
A read on the academic research around Gaming Technology — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 670 United States-affiliated papers.
- Carnegie Mellon University23
- Nvidia20
- University of Utah16
- University of California, Davis16
- Cornell University15
- Image-based modeling and rendering7→15
- Alternate frame rendering2→10
- Gaussian4→9
- Augmented reality2→7
- 3D rendering9→13
- Context (archaeology)3→4
- Rendering (computer graphics)25
- Computer graphics (images)19
- Game engine10
- Real-time rendering9
- Human–computer interaction8
Where gaming tech is researched across United States
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Who's filing gaming tech patents in the United States
United States gaming tech patent filing is accelerating — 406 filings from 157 assignees (2016–2025), led by Sony Interactive Entertainment, SONY Interactive Entertainment A, Microsoft; annual filings 10→50.
- Sony Interactive Entertainment98
- SONY Interactive Entertainment A50
- Microsoft41
- Google36
- Intel35
- Tencent America21
- Nvidia18
- Electronic ARTS14
Common questions
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