# Blockade Games

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/blockade-games

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Indianapolis, US
- Website: www.blockade.games
- Total disclosed funding: $5.9M
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 24, 2021)
- Investors on record: 11

## About

Blockade Games, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in creating immersive digital environments, particularly through its AI-driven platform, Skybox AI, aimed at various industries including gaming and virtual reality.Founded in 2018, Blockade Games, Inc. operates from Indianapolis, US, focusing on innovative solutions for immersive content creation. The company's founders, Benjamin Heidorn and Marguerite Decourcelle, have backgrounds in technology and entrepreneurship. Blockade Games has secured a total of USD 5.00 mn in funding across multiple deals, with its most recent funding round—a Seed round—completed on November 24, 2021. This round saw participation from investors such as Animoca Brands Corporation Limited, Digital, Flamingo DAO, LLC, Galaxy, Polygon Technology, and xSquared Ventures, raising a total of USD 5.00 mn which aligns with their current valuation of USD 23.00 mn.Blockade Games primarily offers its flagship product, Skybox AI, an innovative solution designed for the rapid generation of high-quality 360° panoramic environments. This AI-powered platform enables users to create immersive skybox environments in stunning 8K resolution, catering to a variety of applications such as gaming, virtual reality, and digital art. The technology allows users to easily generate 3D world experiences, remix styles for endless variations, and export true 32-bit HDRI for efficient 3D lighting. Targeting industries that require rich visual content, Blockade Games serves a diverse clientele, including game developers, content creators, and educational institutions, particularly in the gaming and entertainment sectors.Blockade Games generates revenue primarily through subscriptions for its Skybox AI platform, catering to individual creators and enterprise-level clients seeking scalable solutions in immersive content creation. Their business model incorporates various tiers of subscription plans, enabling users access to different features based on their needs. Partnerships with educational institutions and gaming companies further enhance the company's revenue streams by providing tailored solutions for collaborative projects and interactive experiences. The pricing structure includes options for both monthly and annual subscriptions, allowing users flexibility in engagement with the platform.Following its most recent Seed funding round of USD 5.00 mn in November 2021, Blockade Games, Inc. plans to utilize the funds for expansion through hiring, game development, partnerships, and marketing efforts that focus on community engagement and user growth. The company is also exploring the development of new products within the gaming sector, with an emphasis on launching updated features and enhancements for Skybox AI. In addition, Blockade Games aims to broaden its reach into international markets, particularly targeting regions that exhibit strong demand for advanced virtual environment solutions, with specific plans to enhance its presence in North America and Europe.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 24, 2021, $5M — Animoca Brands Corporation Limited, Galaxy Asset Management, xSquared Ventures, Polygon Technology, Flamingo DAO, LLC, DIGITAL
- Seed, Jul 1, 2019 — Fulgur Ventures
- Seed, Oct 15, 2018, $0.9M — BlockTower Capital, xSquared Ventures, Unchained Capital, Inc., Cypher Capital, HODL Capital

## Investors

- BlockTower Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blocktower-capital) — Seed
- xSquared Ventures — Seed
- Unchained Capital, Inc. — Seed
- Cypher Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cypher-capital) — Seed
- HODL Capital — Seed
- Fulgur Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fulgur-ventures) — Seed
- Animoca Brands Corporation Limited — Seed
- Galaxy Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/galaxy-asset-management) — Seed
- Polygon Technology — Seed
- Flamingo DAO, LLC — Seed
- DIGITAL — Seed