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Griffin

Gamers who play to win. Our mission: to be the ultimate source of capital powering the future of the games industry.

Santa Monica, CA, USA

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Description

Griffin Gaming Partners is one of the world's largest venture capital firms focused exclusively on the global gaming and interactive media sectors. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the firm is led by industry veterans from Lionsgate, Machinima, and Peter Chernin's TCG. It manages over $1 billion in assets and invests across the entire gaming ecosystem, from content studios to infrastructure and social platforms. 
  • Seed to Growth Stage: Griffin is stage-agnostic, participating in rounds ranging from Seed and Series A to late-stage growth equity.
  • Expansion & M&A: They frequently support portfolio companies through mergers, acquisitions, and international expansion, leveraging their deep ties to Hollywood and the global tech industry. 

Griffin Gaming Partners operates as a traditional, thesis-driven institutional venture fund rather than a cohort-based accelerator.

  • Method: Founders typically engage through warm introductions from the gaming industry, major platform holders (Sony, Microsoft, Epic), or by submitting materials via their official contact portal.
  • Selection Criteria: They seek "outsized" entertainment experiences and the underlying technical infrastructure (AI, Web3, Analytics) that powers them.

Eligibility

  • Sectors: Game Studios (PC, Console, Mobile), Gaming Infrastructure, Social Platforms, Web3/Blockchain Gaming, and AI-enabled Creativity Tools.
  • Geography: Global. They have an active portfolio spanning North America, Europe, and Asia.
  • Founder Profile: Preference for "product-first" founders with prior experience at major gaming publishers or successful indie studios. 

Process

  1. Direct Sourcing: The team actively identifies gaming studios and tech platforms with high retention and scalable unit economics.
  2. Expert Vetting: Due diligence is conducted by a team with decades of experience in game publishing, media distribution, and venture law.
  3. Data-Driven Review: For gaming content, they place heavy emphasis on player LTV (Lifetime Value), CAC (Customer Acquisition Cost), and long-term community engagement metrics.
  4. Strategic Support: Post-investment, they act as a "strategic bridge," connecting founders to distribution platforms, celebrity talent, and major media IP.

What an Applicant can Obtain

  1. Massive Institutional Capital: Access to significant funding (often leading rounds) from a firm with deep pockets and long-term commitment to the sector.
  2. Platform & Media Access: Direct introductions to the executive leadership at major gaming platforms and Hollywood studios.
  3. Hiring & Talent: Assistance in recruiting high-level executive talent and specialized game development leads.
  4. Operational Mentorship: Guidance on navigating the complexities of game publishing, live-ops management, and monetization.