Barnyard Games Raises $3.4M To Make Games For Fortnite

Dec 14, 2023•about 2 years ago

Amount Raised

$3.4 Million

Round Type

seed

EncinitasInformation Technology

Investors

Nate MitchellEden ChenCharge VcAlumni VenturesBeta WorksMenlo Ventures

Description

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 Information

Company

Barnyard Games

Location

1318 CAMINITO LAURA

Encinitas, California, United States

About

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.

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