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Key people at The Games Fund.
The Games Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on interactive entertainment. It invests in game development studios, emerging gaming technologies, and related service providers. Leveraging principals' deep industry experience, the firm offers strategic capital and guidance, fostering innovation and growth within its portfolio across the global gaming market.
Founded by veteran game industry leaders Ilya Eremeev, Maria Kochmola, and Sergey Titov, The Games Fund arose from their collective understanding of game entrepreneurs' needs. Their extensive background, managing capital and building successful companies with top-grossing games, provided the insight to establish a dedicated fund for nascent ventures.
The fund's customers are early-stage companies and founders developing innovative games and technologies. The Games Fund acts as a supportive partner, supplying capital, experience, and industry connections. Its vision is to cultivate a dynamic gaming ecosystem, empowering founders to realize their visions by merging passionate ideas with crucial resources.
Key people at The Games Fund.
The Games Fund (TGF) is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated exclusively to the video games industry, investing in game developers, gaming technologies, and related services. Its mission is to empower founders who are building the future of gaming by providing not just capital, but also strategic guidance, industry expertise, and access to a global network. TGF’s investment philosophy centers on backing passionate, ambitious teams with a vision for creating lovable, innovative products—whether in mobile, PC, console, or emerging gaming platforms. The fund has become a key player in the gaming startup ecosystem, supporting companies at the forefront of trends like multiplayer action, social gaming, and next-generation game development.
Founded in 2020 and officially launched in April 2021, The Games Fund was established by industry veterans Maria Kochmola and Ilya Eremeev, who previously led investments at MGVC (the corporate venture arm of MY.GAMES) and GEM Capital. They were joined by Sergey Titov, former CTO of Riot Games, adding deep technical and operational expertise. The fund’s roots are in the founders’ collective experience managing over $300 million in investments and building leading gaming companies. TGF was initially set to raise $30 million but ultimately secured nearly $50 million, reflecting strong investor confidence in its focused approach and team. The fund’s evolution has been marked by a commitment to supporting founders from the earliest stages, leveraging firsthand knowledge of the gaming industry’s challenges and opportunities.
The Games Fund is riding the wave of gaming’s explosive growth, as games have become the dominant form of entertainment for billions worldwide. The rise of mobile gaming, cloud gaming, and social experiences has created fertile ground for innovation, and TGF is positioned at the intersection of these trends. By focusing on early-stage companies, the fund helps shape the future of gaming, supporting startups that are redefining multiplayer experiences, casual gaming, and even business analytics for game studios. Its presence strengthens the gaming ecosystem by lowering barriers to entry for founders and fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
The Games Fund is poised to remain a leading force in gaming venture capital as the industry continues to evolve. With gaming’s boundaries expanding into areas like virtual worlds, AI-driven experiences, and cross-platform play, TGF’s deep expertise and founder-first approach will be increasingly valuable. The fund is likely to double down on emerging trends such as social gaming, next-gen multiplayer, and gaming infrastructure, while continuing to nurture a new generation of gaming leaders. As the line between gaming and broader digital entertainment blurs, The Games Fund’s influence will extend beyond startups, helping to shape the future of how games are built, played, and monetized.
The Games Fund has 17 tracked investments across 14 companies. The latest tracked deal is $5.0M Seed in Studio 555 in June 2025.
