"Jason Avent unveils Hardball Games Ltd - with £4.3M in Seed Funding" - Games Press
Summary
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:Were thrilled to have secured funding from Griffin, Paul and Alex. 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.Jason and his team have a wealth of experience creating hit free-to-play game franchises like CSR Racing and in running live services. 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.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