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Founded in 2019 by David Banks and Christina Norman, Elodie Games is a Venice, California game development studio building cooperative titles with seamless crossplay across PC, console, and mobile platforms. The company focuses on endlessly engaging PvE experiences, highlighted by its free-to-play extraction RPG titled Seekers of Skyveil, which was previously announced as Project Skies. To support these development efforts, the studio has secured $37.5 million in total funding, including a $32.5 million Series A financing round led by investors Andreessen Horowitz and Galaxy Interactive. Operating with a workforce of approximately thirty employees, the company features an executive leadership team that includes Vice President of Engineering Jonathan McCaffrey and Vice President of Product Adam Gershowitz. Head of Level Design Keith Warner also guides the team as they build this premier cross-platform gaming experience for players.
Elodie Games has raised $38.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Elodie Games has raised $38.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Elodie Games has raised $38.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Elodie Games's investors include Jonathan Lai, Sam Englebardt, 01 Advisors, 50 Partners, 75 & Sunny, Acrew Capital, AllerFund, Altimeter Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, B Capital Group, Bessemer Venture Partners, Bonfire Ventures.
Elodie Games has raised $38.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $33.0M Series A in September 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2021 | $33M Series A | Jonathan LAI, SAM Englebardt | 01 Advisors, 50 Partners, 75 & Sunny, Acrew Capital, AllerFund, Altimeter Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, B Capital Group, Bessemer Venture Partners, Bonfire Ventures, Boosted Commerce, Bryant Stibel, Electric ANT, Fifth Wall, First Round Capital, Galaxy Digital, Goat Capital, Launchpad Venture Group, Lead Edge Capital, Hans Tung, Operator Collective, Patron, Pelion Venture Partners, Resonado, Sapphire Ventures, Shine Capital, Thirty Five Ventures, Torch Capital, Transcend Fund, Uncork Capital, AJ Vaynerchuk, Elie Seidman, Jeffrey Wilke, Jeremy Zimmer, Josh Yguado, Karl Peterson, Matthew Dellavedova, Michael Ryan Dubin, Michael Stoppelman, Ryan Spoon, Sean RAD, Trevor Wright, Brian CHO, Chris Ovitz | Announced |
| Feb 5, 2020 | $5M Venture Round | ED Fries, Andreessen Horowitz | — | Announced |
Elodie Games is a Venice, California-based game development studio founded in 2019 by industry veterans from Riot Games, specializing in cross-platform social gaming experiences.[1][2][4] The company builds Seekers of Skyveil (previously Project Skies), a free-to-play co-op action RPG extraction game featuring fantasy champions, teamfights, and seamless cross-play across platforms, targeting players seeking fun, friend-focused multiplayer without grimdark themes.[1][4][5] It serves a global gaming audience frustrated by platform barriers, skill gaps, and timing issues, solving these by creating "purpose-built" cross-play titles that deepen social connections, with a team of about 51 employees drawn from Riot, Blizzard, Ubisoft, and BioWare.[1][3][4] Backed by $37.5 million from Andreessen Horowitz, Galaxy Interactive, and 1Up Ventures, Elodie has shown growth through a $32.5 million Series A in 2021 and steady development toward pre-alpha playtests.[2][3][4]
Elodie Games emerged from the experiences of co-founders Christina Norman (lead designer on *League of Legends* at Riot) and David Banks (technical director and VP of production at Riot), who left after helping launch the global hit to pursue social gaming inspired by player stories of friendship in *League*.[2][3] Founded in 2019, the studio launched out of stealth in early 2020 with an initial $5 million seed from Andreessen Horowitz and 1Up Ventures, emphasizing cross-play to overcome barriers like platform silos.[2][3] Early traction included building a team of 30 by 2021 (now 51), focusing on an inclusive culture amid industry critiques of "bro culture" at places like Riot, and advancing their first game to pre-alpha playtests amid high internal demand.[1][3][4] Pivotal moments include the 2021 Series A raise and 2023 announcements teasing *Project Skies* (now *Seekers of Skyveil*), blending extraction mechanics with vibrant fantasy RPG elements.[4][5]
Elodie Games rides the cross-play and social gaming wave, capitalizing on post-pandemic demand for friend-centric multiplayer amid industry shifts toward unified ecosystems by platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, and Epic.[2][3] Timing aligns with maturing extraction genres (*e.g., Escape from Tarkov* influences) evolving into accessible RPGs, fueled by esports growth from *League of Legends* (100M+ players) and cross-platform tech advances.[2][4] Market forces like VC interest in gaming ($37.5M raised) and anti-crunch inclusivity trends favor Elodie's veteran-led, player-first approach, influencing the ecosystem by pushing studios toward social-first designs and reducing platform lock-in.[3][4] As a portfolio gem for a16z, it exemplifies LA's rising game dev hub challenging Seattle/Montreal dominance.[2][3]
Elodie Games is poised for a 2026+ launch of *Seekers of Skyveil*, leveraging pre-alpha buzz and funding to scale playtests into beta, potentially capturing extraction RPG market share amid free-to-play booms.[1][4] Trends like AI-enhanced cross-play, mobile-PC convergence, and social VR will amplify their social mission, while inclusive hiring could set cultural benchmarks. Their influence may grow by inspiring hybrid genres, evolving from stealth startup to ecosystem shaper—proving Riot alums can redefine multiplayer joy beyond *League*'s arena battles.[3][5]
