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Web3 game launcher and aggregator for players and developers, focused on seamless interoperability of wallets, tokens, and NFTs.
HyperPlay is a Web3-native game launcher and aggregator based in Newark, Delaware, designed to unify game stores and enable seamless interoperability for digital assets across games. The platform supports over 40 crypto wallets, including MetaMask and WalletConnect, facilitating permissionless game economies for developers. HyperPlay has raised a total of $12 million through its Series A - II funding round, with lead investors including Griffin Gaming Partners and BITKRAFT Ventures. Additional backers include ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask, and Game7 DAO, which initially launched HyperPlay as an open-source desktop application. The organization was founded in 2022 by Jacobc.eth, a core contributor to Game7 and former MetaMask/ConsenSys team member. Its business model centers on venture-funded startup, raises capital through funding rounds to develop and scale its platform.
HyperPlay has raised $12.0M across 1 funding round.
HyperPlay has raised $12.0M in total across 1 funding round.
HyperPlay has raised $12.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $12.0M Series A in June 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2023 | $12M Series A | BITKRAFT Ventures, Griffin Gaming Partners | Hiro Capital, Charlie Songhurst, Ezgi Cengiz, Delphi, Ethereal Ventures, Game7, Mirana Ventures, Monoceros Ventures | Announced |
HyperPlay is a Web3-native game launcher and store aggregator that enables players to access blockchain-based and traditional games seamlessly, bringing wallets, tokens, and NFTs into any supported title.[1][2][4] It serves gamers seeking frictionless cross-platform play and developers aiming to integrate Web3 features like play-to-earn mechanics and quests, solving issues like wallet switching, OS compatibility barriers, and fragmented game stores.[1][2][4] Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Newark, Delaware, the company has raised $12M in funding up to Series A - II, showing strong growth in the Web3 gaming space with features like a questing platform for over 25 games.[1][4]
HyperPlay emerged in 2022 at the intersection of gaming and blockchain, founded as a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) to build Web3 gaming infrastructure.[1] While specific founders are not detailed in available sources, the company quickly gained traction by aggregating stores like GOG and Epic Games Store into an interoperable launcher, addressing early GameFi pain points such as technical barriers for players.[1][2] Pivotal moments include launching a questing platform for token rewards in games and securing partnerships with investors, marking its evolution from a launcher to a full Web3 ecosystem hub.[1][4]
HyperPlay stands out in Web3 gaming through these key features:
HyperPlay rides the Web3 gaming trend, where blockchain enables true ownership of in-game assets amid a market projected to grow as GameFi matures beyond hype cycles.[2] Its timing aligns with rising demand for user-friendly onboarding, as traditional gamers enter Web3 via familiar launchers rather than clunky dApps, countering past friction that stalled adoption.[1][2] Favorable forces include NFT marketplaces like Magic Eden and metaverses like The Sandbox boosting interoperability, plus cross-OS needs in a multi-device world.[1][4] By aggregating stores and empowering developers with data and revenue streams, HyperPlay influences the ecosystem toward mainstream Web3 gaming, competing with platforms like Earn Alliance and Stardust while democratizing access.[1]
HyperPlay is poised to expand its quest platform and partnerships, potentially onboarding more traditional games to Web3 while scaling cross-OS support for broader adoption.[1][4] Trends like AI-driven personalization in quests and regulatory clarity for blockchain gaming will shape its path, amplifying its role in bridging Web2 and Web3 worlds.[2] As funding momentum continues post-Series A - II, expect deeper DAO governance and developer SDKs, evolving HyperPlay from launcher to cornerstone of player-owned gaming—unlocking the freedom to game across any chain or screen.[1][2][4]
HyperPlay has raised $12.0M in total across 1 funding round.
HyperPlay's investors include BITKRAFT Ventures, Griffin Gaming Partners, Hiro Capital, Charlie Songhurst, Ezgi Cengiz, Delphi, Ethereal Ventures, Game7, Mirana Ventures, Monoceros Ventures.