Every route to financing a game

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    Funding routes for games teams: equity, grants, advances and blended structures, and how to prepare for each.

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    Funding coverage maps every route open to a games team — equity, grants, publishing advances, revenue share, prizes and blended structures — and what preparing for each one demands.

    The sections below combine grant calls, investor profiles and publishing partners in one view. Filter by funding type, stage or region to see only the routes you qualify for.

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    Mapping the funding routes open to a small studio

    A practical walkthrough written for teams working inside the games ecosystem, with the trade-offs laid out plainly.

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    Editorial team · 1 Jan 2026 · 4 min read
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