Gaming and Esports capital raises and investors in the U.S. - june 1st to 30th, 2026. Several interesting transactions closed in the Gaming and Esports sector over the past month. If you would like more info or would like to discuss the capital raising market for your company, please contact me. * Core Gaming, AI driven mobile games for entertainment, received development capital. Merger/Acquisition * Flopperam, artificial intelligence agent for game engine automation, was acquired by Zenith. * Illumix, integrated gaming and technology studio that improves the future of augmented reality experiences, was acquired by Snapchat. * Modrinth, open-source modding platform that facilitates the discovery and sharing of game modifications, was acquired by Spark Universe. Later Stage VC * Premier Lacrosse League, lacrosse tournament that brings the sport to a national stage through a tour-based, raised $100 million of Series E venture funding in a deal led by Joseph Tsai and Ares Management. * Reflection Games, mobile strategy game that fosters collaborative and iterative gameplay experiences, raised $1.38 million of venture funding. Early Stage VC * Helika, interactive artificial intelligence character platform that helps brands engage digital audiences, raised $15 million of venture funding from Animoca Brands, Fenbushi Capital and Big Brain Holdings. * Onibi, game development studio that creates interactive gaming experiences and digital content, raised $149,353 of venture funding. Angel (individual) * LOTTERY XYZ, rewards and engagement platform that provide verified users with access to sponsored participation opportunities, raised angel funding. #castleplacement #capitalraising #privateequity #venturecapital #investment #gaming #esports #gamingandesports Tamara williams. Managing director. Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss your capital raise: (C)(385) 600-1871 Send Castle Placement, LLC a message: Sources: Information on this page was derived from a variety of sources including Bloomberg, Company Websites, Crunchbase, PitchBook and other news outlets. Castle Placement(R) does not warrant or guarantee this information, nor makes any representations as to the accuracy of the information. For more Risks, see CPGO Risks and Disclaimers.

Snap has acquired spatial augmented reality company Illumix to bolster its AR capabilities, particularly for its revamped Specs glasses. The transaction value was not disclosed. Founded in 2017 by CEO Kirin Sinha, Illumix developed AR products bridging digital and physical worlds, including an AR version of "Five Nights at Freddy's". Snap will adopt Illumix's mapping technology and platform whilst retaining most of its staff. The acquisition comes as Snap pushes forward with its standalone AR glasses subsidiary, Specs Inc., launched in January. The company plans to announce further developments at the Augmented World Expo on 16 June. Snap reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.53 billion, up 12% year-over-year, whilst its daily active user base reached 483 million.