Griffin Gaming Partners launches $100 million gaming investment fund in Santa Monica targeting blockbuster RPG and strategy projects worldwide
Summary
Griffin Gaming Partners has launched a $100 million Special Opportunities Fund designed to provide project-based financing for video games rather than traditional studio investments. The Santa Monica-based firm believes this model, which ties funding directly to a game's commercial success, could reshape the industry by reducing developer dependence on major publishers. The fund has already invested in fifteen projects, including notable titles like MENACE, Darkwood 2, and Kinstrife, as well as several unannounced projects involving licensed franchises and sci-fi concepts. Founded by Nick Tuosto and Peter Levin, Griffin manages approximately $1.5 billion in assets and has previously backed companies like Discord and Amplitude Studios. Industry analysts are closely watching whether this revenue-sharing approach will become a standard for funding independent and mid-sized games.
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