World Makers

Move fast & Make Games

Cambridge · Founded 2020 · $7.0M raised

Headquarters
Cambridge
Founded
2020
Business Model
B2C
Total Funding
$7.0M
Last Round
$4.0M Extension RoundApr 2023
Rounds
2

About

World Makers is a UK-based independent game studio specializing in online multiplayer and long-running live-service games, operating with a lean team of around 20 based in Cambridge. Founded in 2020 by James Thompson and a team of industry veterans, the studio's debut title Deceit redefined social deduction games and has drawn over 20 million players across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox since 2016; its successor Deceit 2 launched in 2024 following a $4 million funding round to support development. The studio is now building a massive-scale PvE shooter, MVX, backed by Makers Fund.

Summary

World Makers is a Gaming company based in Cambridge, founded in 2020. It has raised $7.0M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $4.0M Extension Round round in Apr 2023. Investors include Makers Fund.

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Funding History

Extension RoundExtension RoundApr 2023
$4.0M

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