1Up Ventures is a US-based venture capital firm that focuses on investing in game and content-focused studios. The firm primarily targets early-stage investments, including pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds. By fostering a diverse and inclusive community, 1Up Ventures aims to support the most talented and creative independent game developers globally.
Notable portfolio companies include 1047 Games, Core Loop Games, and The Believer Company. The firm is led by Ed Fries, a former Microsoft Vice President who built and ran the game publishing business. 1Up Ventures emphasizes collaboration among its portfolio companies, providing a supportive network to enhance their success.
1Up Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments34
Current Portfolio Count33
Total Portfolio Exits0
Top Investment Stages
Seed22 (64.7%)
Series A8 (23.5%)
Pre-Seed2 (5.9%)
Series Unknown2 (5.9%)
Stage Mix
Seed 65%Series A 24%Pre-Seed 6%Series Unknown 6%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
1Up Ventures - Classification
- Also Known As
- 1 UP Ventures PTY LTD
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end