Funding the Game

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM · 1 hr. (Europe/Berlin)
Stage 5 - Confex Level 2
Talk
~All~BusinessPR & MarketingProduction

Information

There's no single right way to fund a game, but there are many wrong fits. This session unpacks the key financing options for game founders today, what each asks of you, and why the smartest studios build hybrid stacks rather than bet on one source of capital.

Topics
~All~BusinessPR & MarketingProduction
Track
Business/Leadership
Session Type
Talk
Target Audiences
Studio Founders
Experience Level
Beginner
Key Take Aways
What You'll Walk Away With 1. Know Your Options: Not all capital is the same. Understand the real difference between VC, angel, project finance, and UA funding, and what each one actually costs you. 2. Find Your Fit: The right investor for your game depends on your stage, model, and vision. Learn how to identify who belongs in your cap table — and who doesn't. 3. Think in Layers: The best funded studios rarely rely on one source. Discover how hybrid financing, combining multiple funding types, can de-risk your studio and unlock faster growth.
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