Scaler Ventures
Gaming incubator within a venture platform built to fund, launch, scale and expand your IP with you.
Have a game or studio that needs support? Share your vision with us, and let's build something exceptional together.
End-to-End Studio Incubation
From concept to exit, we provide everything you need to launch and scale your gaming IP.
Studio Building
We build and scale game studios from the ground up, providing infrastructure, talent, and resources to bring your vision to life.
Capital Injection
Strategic investment to fund studio incubation and growth, with access to our network of gaming investors and venture partners.
Marketing & PR
Comprehensive marketing strategies and campaigns to build awareness, drive engagement, and grow your community.
Community Building
Cultivate passionate gaming communities around your IP through authentic engagement and strategic community management.
Growth & Scaling
Data-driven growth strategies to scale your game and studio, optimising every aspect from user acquisition to retention.
Go-to-Market
Launch your game with precision through comprehensive GTM strategy, distribution partnerships, and market positioning.
What We Look For in Studios
We partner with founder-driven studios that combine creative ambition with the capability to execute. The strongest applicants bring relevant development experience, a compelling original IP with franchise potential, and early product direction through a prototype or clear vision. We look for teams with technical feasibility, a realistic development timeline, and an understanding of how their game can scale. A community-first mindset, long-term content planning, and a defined studio culture round out what we consider the foundations of a studio ready to grow within the Scaler ecosystem.
Team
- Founding team of 2-10 people
- Relevant game development experience
- Passion and commitment to the vision
IP & Product
- Compelling original IP with franchise potential
- Clear unique value proposition
- Prototype or playable demo (preferred)
Technical
- Feasible with current/emerging technology
- Realistic development timeline (2-4 years)
- Scalability considerations addressed
Community & Culture
- Community-first mindset
- Long-term content/update roadmap
- Brand values and studio culture defined
Don't meet all the criteria? Apply anyway.
These are guidelines, not strict requirements. If you have an exceptional team, IP, or vision that doesn't fit the mold, we want to hear from you.
Submit Your PitchCorporate & Media Owners
Transform your film & TV IP into scalable gaming franchises. We partner with leading media and entertainment owners to turn premium film and television IP into commercially scalable gaming experiences, from studio creation to global launch.
What We Do for Corporate IP Owners
Studio & Game Franchise Development
We help media owners expand their universes into gaming by designing and building dedicated development capabilities around their IP. From early concept development through to full production, we ensure your worlds transition seamlessly into interactive formats that resonate with global audiences and strengthen long-term franchise value.
Commercial Launch, Growth & Performance Marketing
Our go-to-market execution is built for measurable impact. We combine data-driven performance marketing, audience intelligence, and community growth strategies to deliver strong acquisition, retention, and lifetime value. From launch planning to ongoing optimisation, we position your title to outperform benchmarks and generate sustained commercial returns.
Ready to Transform Your IP into Gaming?
Let's explore how we can help you expand your IP into gaming with confidence, speed, and commercial impact.
Investment Thesis
We invest in exceptional gaming studios building the next generation of IP franchises.
Ticket Sizes
£250K - £5M per studio
Flexible capital deployment across Seed to Series B stages
Investment Stage
Pre-seed to Series B
Supporting studios from concept through to commercial launch and exits
Focus Areas
Core Gaming IPs
PC, Console, and Mobile games with strong IP potential
Team Profile
Founder-driven studios
Passionate teams with proven track records or exceptional vision
For Investors
Interested in learning more about our investment opportunities? Request access to our comprehensive investor pitch deck.
Request Investor Deck AccessWhat We Look For in Studios
Strong IP with franchise potential
Experienced or ambitious founding teams
Clear product-market fit or vision
Scalable business model
Community-first approach
Technical feasibility and innovation
Calculate Your Potential Returns
Explore potential investment outcomes based on gaming industry benchmarks
£5.00M
£4.00M
38.0%
Note: These are illustrative projections based on historical gaming industry exits. Actual returns will vary significantly based on studio performance, market conditions, and execution. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Current Cohort (Q1 2026)
Launching and scaling the next generation of gaming studios and IPs.
Dark Alley Studios
Disrupt or Die
Our flagship partnership showcasing the full power of the Scaler ecosystem. We're building Dark Alley Studios from the ground up with comprehensive support across all dimensions.
Services Provided
- Studio building with co-development partners
- Senior management team placement
- Game development support and technical guidance
- Capital raising and strategic investment
- Marketing and brand development
- Investor relations and corporate communications
- Community scaling and engagement strategies
- GTM launch and execution
- Product and company development as strategic partner
Pitch Your Game
Ready to bring your vision to life? Submit your game pitch and let's build something exceptional together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about working with us
For Studios
We work with studios from pre-seed (just an IP concept) through Series A. Whether you have a prototype, a pitch deck, or a growing player base, we can help structure the right partnership.
Yes, we typically take an equity stake as part of our investment and support package. The exact structure depends on your stage, capital needs, and growth trajectory. We work collaboratively to ensure fair terms that benefit both parties.
We're platform-agnostic and genre-diverse. We invest in PC, console, and mobile games across all genres, from AAA to indie. What matters most is strong IP potential, team capability, and market opportunity.
Initial review takes 1-2 weeks. If there's interest, we move to deeper discussions and due diligence, which typically takes 4-8 weeks. We aim to be efficient while being thorough.
For Investors
Scaler Ventures has a 4 Layer Capital Stack, allowing investors to choose a layer matching risk appetite.
Gaming can deliver exceptional returns, but it's a hit-driven industry. Our portfolio approach and hands-on support aim to improve success rates. Historical comparable gaming investments have shown 3-10x returns for successful studios.
Minimum investment varies by round and structure. Contact us for current opportunities and investment minimums.
We evaluate IP strength, team capability, market opportunity, technical feasibility, and community potential. Our advisory board and internal expertise help us identify winners early.
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