Led by Griffin Gaming Partners (GGP), a top venture capital firm exclusively focused on the global gaming and web3 markets and joined by Playdemic founders and independent investors Paul Gouge and Alex Rigby - creators of the billion-dollar studio behind mega-hit Golf Clash – the seed funding allows Hardball Games to ramp up development of their playable prototype which is already receiving enthusiastic responses from consumers.
With a highly successful track record of building studios including Boss Alien (CSR Racing) Hardball Games’ CEO and founder, Jason Avent said:
“We're thrilled to have secured funding from Griffin, Paul and Alex. As a new studio with proven experience and a clear strategy it was important for us to find the right partners. With Paul and Alex we get to work with industry entrepreneurs who have built a billion-dollar, free to play games business, in partnership with Griffin who have recognised the importance of our proven credentials and the opportunity to capture a huge cross-platform audience with brand new ways to play together.”
Phil Sanderson, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Griffin Gaming Partners added:
“Jason and his team have a wealth of experience creating hit free-to-play game franchises like CSR Racing and in running live services. This, combined with their previous tenure in console and PC game development positions them perfectly to unlock the power of multiplatform, cross-play game services. We are very excited to be part of their next adventure.”
Hardball Games fosters a culture where its people are inspired and empowered to do their best work while innovating to make great, mass-market games that millions of players will love to play together every day for years. With its clear vision, experienced leadership and solid funding the Brighton-based studio will expand its exceptionally talented team over the next 12-18 months in preparation to launching its first title.
Founded in January 2022, Hardball Games is a team of highly successful industry veterans creating an innovative massively multiplayer, free-to-play, fighting game by building out a best-in-class, creative studio based in Brighton, UK. https://www.hardball.games/
About Griffin Gaming Partners
Griffin Gaming Partners is a leading venture capital firm, focused on the global gaming and web3 markets, with over $1 billion in assets under management. The firm was founded by Peter Levin, Phil Sanderson, and Nick Tuosto, with LionTree as a strategic partner to the Fund. GGP invests in seed through growth stages at the intersection of content, infrastructure, social platforms, and game-related web3 companies