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GYLD raises $1 million to fund its game research system, Critical Compass, which analyzes game features and potential audiences, led by Kameha Ventures.

PRIVATEAug 18, 2026•about 11 hours ago

Amount Raised

$1 Million

Round Type

Seed

GamingVideo GamesPublishing

Investors

Ico PartnersIndie.BiMod.IoKameha Ventures

Description

Games publishing and investment agency GYLD has raised $1 million in funding to support its proprietary games research system Critical Compass. The tool delivers a deep analysis of a game's features and potential audience and has been used by major publishers. Led by Kameha Ventures, this round attracted angel investors from mod.io, indie.bi, and ICO Partners. The development of Critical Compass was motivated by GYLD's need for accurate predictions on project viability.

Company Information

Company

GYLD

About

GYLD is a games publishing and investment agency that has developed a proprietary research tool called Critical Compass. This tool provides deep analysis of games' features and potential audiences, catering to both developers and publishers. Founded to address shortcomings in existing market analyses, GYLD employs AI and human analysts to ensure accurate recommendations for game projects.

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