Special Opportunities Fund launch · Media & gaming
Griffin launches $100m fund for independent game projects
The Special Opportunities Fund supplies project capital in exchange for a share of game revenue.
Griffin Gaming Partners unveiled its $100m Special Opportunities Fund on May 6, 2026. The vehicle finances independent games through revenue-sharing agreements.
At launch, it had already invested in 15 projects, including Menace, Darkwood 2 and Kinstrife. Hooded Horse chief executive Tim Bender leads the fund, linking its investment strategy with experience in independent game publishing.
Use of funds
Project financing for independent games in exchange for revenue participation
Funding history
Special Opportunities Fund launch · This round$100M