Creators Corp Secures $2M Investment to Boost User-Generated Content Gaming Revolution
December 5, 2024Creators Corp, a studio focused on user-generated content for Fortnite, recently announced a $2 million investment from the venture fund Lumina.
Anne-Margot Rodde, CEO of Creators Corp, highlighted the alignment of Lumina's investment with the studio's vision for future growth in user-generated games.
Lumina founder Thomas Benski praised Creators Corp for its leadership in the user-generated content gaming movement and commended Rodde's talent in navigating the creator economy.
Rodde emphasized the synergies between entertainment and gaming that align with Lumina's vision.
Founded in 2023, Creators Corp has launched 15 games, including popular titles like Steph Curry's Run the Ring and Dude Perfect Dodgeball, collectively attracting over 220 million active users.
The studio's existing portfolio includes notable games such as US Open Tennis Storm and Bugha's End Game.
The investment will be directed towards creating more fan-driven games using Unreal Editor for Fortnite and preparing for future user-generated games on additional platforms.
Additionally, the funding will facilitate the expansion of their development portfolio, increase partnerships with influencers, and enhance community engagement.
This strategic investment aims to improve community engagement and support the development of new games.
Over the past year, Rodde has successfully built a strong team and established significant partnerships with influencers and brands.
Benski highlighted the potential of user-generated games as the next wave of entertainment, recognizing Rodde's ability to identify growth opportunities.
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VentureBeat • Dec 4, 2024
Lumina invests $2M in Fortnite UGC studio Creator CorpGamesIndustry.biz • Dec 5, 2024
Fortnite UGC studio Creators Corp receives $2m investment