yuartFeb 24

Found a way for normal people to invest in games - Gamevestor (https://www.gamevestor.co/en/connection?sign_up=true&referral_code=17889).

- Invest as little as €100 in indie games you like.
- Devs go through verification, so not just any project gets listed.
- See metrics and potential earnings before investing.

Catch: EU citizens only.

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Cartic PDec 15

$1B+ in game funding & AI bets this week:

- Qwacks raises $480k for gametech + live ops tools in Saudi
- Hypemasters gets $1M (Impact46, GEM)...

Full breakdown → https://businessofgames.icartic.com/p/1b-in-tools-ai-and-leadership-shifts

#GameFunding #GameIndustry #GameInvestments #MobileGaming #gamedev

Cartic PDec 8

This week in games deals & strategy:

- Arc Games management buyout from Embracer
- Netflix Warner Bros Discovery $82.7B acquisition......

Full breakdown → https://businessofgames.icartic.com/p/gaming-industry-valuations-and-deals-4b4

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Cartic PDec 1

$1.3B+ in game capital moves last week.

- Seed rounds for SuperGears, XOCIETY, Fifth Door, Fateless, Gear Games & Remix
- Ubisoft x Tencent’s $1.3B Vantage bet

Full breakdown → https://businessofgames.icartic.com/p/gaming-industry-valuations-and-deals

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Cartic PNov 24

$500M+ in gaming deals this week:

– PlaySimple $450M IPO plan
– NEXPACE launches $50M fund
– Stan raises new Series A (Sony)
– more....

Full breakdown → https://businessofgames.icartic.com/p/500m-in-ipo-plans-funds-and-major

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Cartic PJun 23, 2025

$130M+ pumped into gaming last week—let’s break down where and why.

1. Yupp Raises $33 Million
2. Amex Ventures invests in in-game ads firm Anzu.....

https://businessofgames.icartic.com/p/130m-pumped-into-gaming-last-weeklets

#gamedev #gameindustry #GameFunding

Cartic PJun 16, 2025

$70M+ poured into gaming last week, here’s where the money went.

1. Hypernative Raises $40M
2. Orange Cap Games Raises $3.5M.....

https://businessofgames.icartic.com/p/70m-poured-into-gaming-last-week

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$70M+ poured into gaming last week, here’s where the money went

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