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CCP Games has raised $40.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at CCP Games.
CCP Games has raised $40.0M in total across 1 funding round.
CCP Games is a video game developer and publisher based in Reykjavík, Iceland, that specializes in massively multiplayer online games and immersive virtual worlds. The studio is best known for creating EVE Online, a sci-fi sandbox game featuring a complex player-driven economy and large-scale battles supported by subscription fees and in-game purchases. In 2018, the company was acquired by the South Korean video game publisher Pearl Abyss and currently operates as an independent subsidiary with additional development studios located in London and Shanghai. The developer secured $40 million in a 2023 funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz to build a new blockchain-integrated title, adding to its historical financial backing from institutional investors like Novator Partners and General Catalyst Partners. CCP Games was originally founded in 1997 by Reynir Harðarson, Þorolfur Beck, and Ívar Kristjánsson.
Key people at CCP Games.
CCP Games is a technology company specializing in the creation, development, publishing, and distribution of massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs), with a strong focus on science fiction universes. Its flagship product, *EVE Online*, launched in 2003, is a pioneering and critically acclaimed MMOG known for its deep, persistent virtual universe that empowers players with freedom, choice, and emergent gameplay. CCP also develops other titles such as *EVE Vanguard*, *EVE Galaxy Conquest*, *EVE Frontier*, and *EVE Echoes*, serving a global community of gamers interested in immersive, complex, and evolving virtual worlds. The company is recognized for pushing technological boundaries, including early adoption and innovation in virtual reality gaming[2][3][5].
Founded in 1997 in Reykjavík, Iceland, CCP Games was established by a group of visionaries passionate about creating new forms of interactive entertainment. The company gained international recognition with the launch of *EVE Online* in May 2003, which set a new standard for massively multiplayer games by offering a single-shard persistent universe where thousands of players interact simultaneously. A pivotal moment in CCP’s history was its 2006 merger with White Wolf Publishing, a renowned tabletop RPG company, which expanded CCP’s creative and narrative capabilities while maintaining distinct brand identities. CCP has since expanded globally, opening a North American headquarters in 2007 and studios in London and Shanghai[1][2][3].
CCP Games rides the wave of increasing demand for immersive, persistent virtual worlds and social gaming experiences. The timing is favorable due to advances in cloud computing, VR/AR technologies, and mobile platforms, which expand access and engagement. CCP’s focus on emergent gameplay and player agency aligns with broader trends toward decentralized, user-driven content and economies in gaming. By continuously evolving *EVE Online* and expanding into new game genres and platforms, CCP influences the MMOG sector and virtual reality gaming, contributing to the maturation of interactive entertainment as a form of social and cultural expression[2][3][5].
Looking ahead, CCP Games is positioned to deepen its leadership in sci-fi MMOGs and virtual reality experiences. Trends such as increased mobile gaming, cloud gaming, and metaverse development will likely shape CCP’s product roadmap, including expansions of existing universes and new titles like *EVE Galaxy Conquest* on mobile. The company’s commitment to innovation, community engagement, and technological modernization suggests it will continue to influence how virtual worlds evolve and how players interact within them. CCP’s future influence may extend beyond gaming into broader virtual social spaces, leveraging its expertise in persistent, player-driven environments[3][5].
CCP Games has raised $40.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $40.0M Series U in March 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2023 | $40M Series U | — | Alumni Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, BITKRAFT Ventures, Konvoy Ventures, Makers Fund, Queensbridge Venture Partners, Brian Corrigan, Ryan Wyatt | Announced |
CCP Games has raised $40.0M in total across 1 funding round.
CCP Games's investors include Alumni Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, BITKRAFT Ventures, Konvoy Ventures, Makers Fund, QueensBridge Venture Partners, Brian Corrigan, Ryan Wyatt.
