10 Ways To Get Your Game Funded

In recent years, I’ve secured funding for 6 different projects.

Here are 10 funding options to bring your game to life:

—- 1. PUBLISHERS —-
• Funding: $50k to several million
• Terms: Revenue share, milestone payments, creative control clauses

• PC/Console Publishers – https://lnkd.in/eXpN_nve

• Mobile Publishers – https://lnkd.in/eFrqyyWh

—- 2. VC INVESTORS —-
• Funding: $300k to $10M+
• Terms: Equity stake, convertible notes, valuation-based funding
• List of VCs Investing in Games – https://lnkd.in/eExR25kB

—- 3. ANGEL INVESTORS —-
• Funding: $10k to $500k
• Terms: Early equity, advisory roles
• Top Angel Investors (Shizune) – https://lnkd.in/edy-UVy3
• Playcap – https://www.playcap.gg/

—- 4. ACCELERATORS —-
• Funding: $20k to $150k+
• Terms: Equity for funding, demo day presentations
• Accelerators List – https://lnkd.in/eHY5acAg
• Incubator List – https://lnkd.in/ehW4qwPu

—- 5. CORPORATE GRANTS —-
• Funding: $5k to $500k
• Terms: Non-repayable funds, reporting requirements
• Epic MegaGrants – https://lnkd.in/eq-FTZsQ
• Indie Fund – https://indie-fund.com/
• Games for Change Grant – https://lnkd.in/egUEbe8d

—- 6. GOVERNMENT GRANTS —-
• Funding: $20k to $150k
• Terms: Application process, compliance
• Canada Media Fund – https://cmf-fmc.ca/
• UK Games Fund – https://ukgamesfund.com/
• Tranzfuser – https://tranzfuser.com/

—- 7. CROWDFUNDING —-
• Funding: $1k to $1M+
• Terms: Backer rewards, stretch goals
• Kickstarter – https://lnkd.in/eXVvTM6X
• Fig – https://www.fig.co/
• Gambitious – https://gambitious.com/

—- 8. BOOTSTRAPPING —-
• Funding: $10k to $200k
• Terms: Sweat equity, founder agreements
Resources:
• Bootstrapping Guide – https://lnkd.in/eeniqRTS

—- 9. SPONSORSHIP —-
• Funding: $5k to $200k
• Terms: Revenue share, sponsorship deals
• Fortnite UGC – https://lnkd.in/e4uhqzz6
• Roblox Creator – https://create.roblox.com/

—- 10. ALTERNATIVE METHODS —-
• Early Access: Release an early version of your game to generate revenue.
• NFTs/Blockchain: Sell in-game assets or tokens.
• Steam Early Access – https://lnkd.in/eNW8hHge
• NFT Games (Coursera) – https://lnkd.in/eYerh_8J

Every funding path has its pros and cons.
Choose what works best for your team and your goals.

P.S. Which one will you try?