Makers Fund Fund IV | 2026 VC Fund

Makers Fund

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Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

San Francisco, United States

Countries of investment

United States
India
Canada

Investment stages

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B

Industries

Gaming

About
Makers Fund is a global venture capital firm focused on interactive entertainment, founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, with teams in London, Reykjavik, Tokyo, Singapore, New York, and Los Angeles. Managing $1.5 billion in assets following the close of a $250 million fourth fund in 2026, and with more than 90 portfolio companies, it invests from pre-seed through growth with checks of $500,000 to $40 million. Notable outcomes include Dream Games, FaceIt, and Medal.tv.

Min check size: $100K
Max check size: $10M
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Investment Thesis

Makers Fund's investment thesis is creator-first, seeking exceptional creators with a distinctive understanding of their audience and the ability to build experiences that people genuinely love. Anchored in the conviction that interactive entertainment is evolving rapidly and that visionary founders are driving that transformation, the firm makes concentrated investments across games, content, platforms, and ecosystem technologies.

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Manager's Experience

With a strong background in technology and media, the fund manager has successfully executed over 70 deals, primarily in North America and Europe. The investment strategy is rooted in a thematic approach, emphasizing operator-first principles to enhance portfolio value. Notable exits include leading firms in the digital economy, showcasing a keen ability to identify high-potential opportunities at the growth stage. The manager's data-driven insights further bolster their effectiveness in navigating dynamic market landscapes.