Barnyard Games Raises $3.4M To Make Games For Fortnite
12/14/23, 3:02 PM
Location
encinitasMoney raised
$3.4 million
Industry
information technology
Round Type
seed
Investors
Nate Mitchell, Eden Chen, Charge Vc, Alumni Ventures, Beta Works, Menlo Ventures
Today Barnyard Games (www.barnyardgames.com), a team of seasoned game developers with a 25-year track record of game development success, announced the company alongside a $3.4M seed financing round led by Menlo Ventures with participation from BetaWorks, Alumni Ventures, Charge VC and key strategic angels including Eden Chen and Nate Mitchell. Barnyard Games is composed of Matthew Armstrong (creator of Borderlands), John Blakely (Sony Online, Zynga), Mark Cieslar (Sony Online, Daybreak Studios), and Christopher Sturr (THQ, Sony Online). Together they will use their storied expertise to create innovative, fun, and high-quality social game experiences starting on the UEFN Platform.
Company Info
Location
1318 caminito laura
encinitas, california, united states
Additional Info
Barnyard Games, co-founded by game industry veterans creating and leading renowned franchises like Borderlands and DC Universe Online, are at the forefront of innovation in the rapidly expanding user-generated content (UGC) market within gaming.
Leveraging our extensive expertise, our team is dedicated to pioneering innovative gaming experiences on the cutting-edge Unreal Editor in Fortnite (UEFN) platform. This strategic focus positions Barnyard Games as a key player in a market poised to revolutionize the traditional landscape of game development and publishing.