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1Up Ventures

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 91 out of 100

Also known as 1Up Ventures Fund II, L.P., 1Up Ventures, L.P.

  • Media, entertainment & gaming
  • VC
  • B2C
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Not investingas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters
KIRKLAND, WA, United States
Assets under management
$53.1MForm ADV private fund GAV, as of 2026-03-20Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest fund size
$21.7MForm ADV gross asset value, as of 2022Source (opens in a new tab)
Funds
3
Check size
We invest a standard amount/percentageSource (opens in a new tab)
Legal name
1UP VENTURES GP, L.L.C.
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Record updated 29 September 2026

About

At 1Up Ventures we are building a community of the most talented, experienced, and creative independent game developers in the world. We believe that by working together we can help each other be more successful.

Investment approach

Thesis
At 1Up Ventures we are building a community of the most talented, experienced, and creative independent game developers in the world. We believe that by working together we can help each other be more successful.Source (opens in a new tab)
Leads rounds
No
Lead policy
We do not act as a lead investor
Ownership target
We invest a standard amount/percentage
Eligibility
We only invest in games and content focused studios (no platforms or tech focused studios)
Investing status notes
We’re not currently making new investments, so we aren’t reviewing for funding or scheduling pitch meetings right now.

Funds

1Up Ventures Fund II, L.P.
Vintage 2022Main fund
1Up Ventures, L.P.
$23.9MVintage 2019, Main fund, SEC amount sold
1UP SPV 1, LLC
SPV

SEC registration

Registered adviser
1UP SERVICES L.L.C.
SEC file number
802-127775
Registration
Exempt reporting adviser
Regulatory AUM
$53.1Mas of 2026-03-20
Private funds reported
3
SEC CIK
1764846, 1947381
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