
The Gaming Catalyst is a strategic venture initiative accelerating the adoption of gaming and entertainment on Arbitrum. Built to bridge the gap between visionary teams and the blockchain infrastructure they need, it connects founders with capital, tools, and ecosystem support to launch breakout products that drive the network forward.
Fund High-Impact Teams
The Gaming Catalyst deploys investment and grant funding to support proven publishers and rising indies, ensuring capital flows to projects with the greatest potential.
Fuel Growth
We help scale studios and publishers building on Arbitrum by providing funding, expert guidance, and hands-on support. Leveraging a suite of cross-Arbitrum gaming resources, we help accelerate development and drive long-term success post-launch.
Expand the Arbitrum Ecosystem
Gaming unlocks new use cases across Arbitrum’s tech, driving broader adoption and diversifying the network beyond DeFi into one of the most promising growth verticals.
Attract Top Talent to Arbitrum
We're making Arbitrum the premier destination for game developers, offering powerful tools and targeted incentives. Attracting top talent fuels innovation and positions Arbitrum as the home for the industry's most ambitious projects.
Launch Sticky, High-Quality, Scalable Games
Our mission is to support the launch of high-quality, retentive games. A dedicated GCP team and ecosystem partners ensure top projects receive the resources they need to deliver breakthrough products.

Rick Johanson
Partner and Operating Team

Dan Peng
Partner and Operating Team

Tim Chang
Investment Committee
+ Council Member

David Bolger
Council Member

John Kennedy
Council Member

Coinflip Canada
Council Member

Greg Canessa
Council Member

Raam
Arbitrum Foundation Observer