1Up Ventures

1Up Ventures

Kirkland, Washington1upfund.com

Overview

1Up Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests globally in independent game studios and companies developing technology for the games industry at the pre-seed and seed stages.

Year Founded

2019

Portfolio Companies

29

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
GAIM.FUNOct 2025SeedCo-investor
LoftiaAug 2025SeedCo-investor
Moon Beast ProductionsDec 2024SeedCo-investor
Brain Jar GamesMar 2024SeedCo-investor
Talofa GamesJan 2024SeedCo-investor

Key People

Ed Fries

General Partner

Emily Greer

Venture Partner

Kelly Wallick

Partner Community Builder

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HeadquartersKirkland, Washington
Year Founded2019

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