# Yield Guild Games

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Philippines
- Website: https://yieldguild.io/
- Total disclosed funding: $9.9M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 19, 2021)
- Investors on record: 24

## About

Yield Guild Games is a company focused on developing and promoting blockchain-based games that allow players to earn real-world income through play-to-earn experiences and virtual asset ownership.Yield Guild Games, founded in 2020 in the Philippines, specializes in blockchain gaming. The firm was co-founded by Beryl Li and Gabby Dizon. In August 2021, Yield Guild Games raised USD 4.6 mn in Series A funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz with participation from Atelier Ventures, Infinity Ventures, and Kingsway Capital. The company has completed a total of 3 deals since its inception, with the most recent funding round marking the total amount raised to USD 4.6 mn.Yield Guild Games specializes in the development and promotion of blockchain-based games, particularly in the realm of Web 3. Their core offerings include virtual asset ownership models and play-to-earn gaming experiences, which empower players to earn real-world income through in-game activities. By leveraging non-fungible tokens (NFTs), Yield Guild Games enables users to own, trade, and monetize their in-game assets, providing a unique value proposition in the gaming industry. The company primarily targets gamers and crypto enthusiasts globally, with a notable presence in markets such as Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe. By creating a bridge between gaming and decentralized finance, Yield Guild Games aims to enhance user engagement and expand the utility of digital assets in the gaming ecosystem.Yield Guild Games generates revenue through various channels, including the sale of virtual assets and participation in game-related events and competitions. The company engages in direct-to-consumer transactions, where players purchase or lease NFTs that represent in-game items or characters. Revenue is further supplemented through partnerships with game developers and studios, allowing them to monetize their titles while providing Yield Guild Games with a share of the revenue generated from sold or traded assets. Specific pricing structures for individual products or services are determined by market demand and the inherent value of the digital assets, which fluctuates based on gameplay dynamics and user engagement. Overall, the company’s revenue model reflects a blend of innovative gaming mechanics and blockchain technology, positioning it as a leader in the emerging sector of play-to-earn gaming.Yield Guild Games plans to utilize the USD 4.6 mn raised in Series A funding to accelerate their growth initiatives. They are currently developing new products that bridge gaming with blockchain technology, though specific release dates have not been disclosed. The company is also targeting expansion into markets such as Europe and North America by the end of 2022 to leverage the growing interest in play-to-earn gaming. Recent funding will support these strategic initiatives, enhancing their offerings and increasing their market reach.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 19, 2021, $4.6M — Andreessen Horowitz, Kingsway Capital, Atelier Ventures, Infinity Ventures
- Series A, Jun 16, 2021, $4M — Animoca Brands Corporation Limited, Dialectic Partners, A Capital Partners, Third Prime Capital, BITKRAFT Ventures, Fabric Ventures, IDEO CoLab Ventures, Ascensive Asset Management, BitScale Capital, Atelier Ventures, Sfermion, SevenX Ventures, Mechanism Capital, ParaFi Capital
- Seed, Mar 3, 2021, $1.3M — Flamingo Group International Ltd., Animoca Brands Corporation Limited, SPARQ, BlockTower Capital, Scalar Capital, Youbi Capital, Delphi Digital, Ascensive Asset Management, Gumi Cryptos Capital, SevenX Ventures

## Investors

- Flamingo Group International Ltd. — Seed
- Animoca Brands Corporation Limited — Seed, Series A
- SPARQ — Seed
- BlockTower Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blocktower-capital) — Seed
- Scalar Capital — Seed
- Youbi Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/youbi-capital) — Seed
- Delphi Digital — Seed
- Ascensive Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ascensive-asset-management) — Seed, Series A
- Gumi Cryptos Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gumi-cryptos-capital) — Seed
- SevenX Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sevenx-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Dialectic Partners — Series A
- A Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/a-capital-partners) — Series A
- Third Prime Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/third-prime-capital) — Series A
- BITKRAFT Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bitkraft-ventures) — Series A
- Fabric Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fabric-ventures) — Series A
- IDEO CoLab Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ideo-colab-ventures) — Series A
- BitScale Capital — Series A
- Atelier Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atelier-ventures) — Series A
- Sfermion (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sfermion) — Series A
- Mechanism Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mechanism-capital) — Series A
- ParaFi Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/parafi-capital) — Series A
- Andreessen Horowitz (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/andreessen-horowitz) — Series A
- Kingsway Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kingsway-capital) — Series A
- Infinity Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/infinity-ventures) — Series A