1Up Ventures
VC firm · Kirkland, WA, USA
1Up Ventures is an early stage venture firm based in Kirkland, Washington that invests in independent game studios and gaming technology. Founded in 2019 by former Microsoft games executive Ed Fries, the firm has backed more than 48 studios including Frost Giant Studios and SuperGaming.
Gaming portfolio. Playable Worlds, Frost Giant Studios, SuperGaming, Double Loop Games, Sparkypants, 1047 Games, Omeda Studios (Predecessor), Beta Dwarf, The Game Band, Clockwork Labs, Funomena, Tiny Rebel Games, Lightforge Games, Wildseed
- Stages
- Early stage
- Sectors
- Gaming studios, platforms, technologies
- Fund size
- $25m - $50m ($30,000,000)
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