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1Up Ventures

1Up Ventures is a Washington-based seed-stage investor specializing in gaming, media, and sports, typically writing $500k to $1m checks and following other investors.

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Entry stageSeed
Check size$500K to $1M
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGaming and media
Latest fundn/a
Investing team1 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at 1Up Ventures

1 person on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Ed FriesGeneral PartnerHe previously served as Microsoft Vice President, building and running the game publishing business through the first Xbox launch.

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Writes $500K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Does not invest inWe only invest in games and content focused studios (no platforms or tech focused studios)
How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

Playable WorldsFunomenaTiny Rebel GamesBeta DwarfStarformAbsurd JoyBitfryDouble Loop GamesElodieRobin
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Questions

What stage does 1Up Ventures invest in?

1Up Ventures reports entry at seed.

How much does 1Up Ventures invest?

1Up Ventures reports checks of $500K to $1M.

Does 1Up Ventures lead rounds?

1Up Ventures mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at 1Up Ventures?

Ed Fries (General Partner).

Is 1Up Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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