The startup develops interactive gaming platforms that utilize hands-on learning experiences and inclusive design practices to enhance game development for diverse audiences. By providing tools and access to industry resources, the platform addresses the lack of representation and engagement in the gaming community, fostering the next generation of developers and designers.
Funding
$4.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
The gaming and animation industries lack diverse representation, limiting the range of stories told and the perspectives of developers creating these experiences. This can lead to games and animations that don't resonate with or accurately reflect the experiences of a broad audience.
Solution
JumpButton Studio develops games and animations with a focus on hands-on learning and inclusive design practices, empowering both gamers and developers. The studio cultivates diverse excellence to reach and empower gamers and developers around the world. JumpButton Studio creates original games, animations, and physical events that provide unforgettable moments. They aim to provide an open and collaborative environment where everyone can create the best experiences.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes gamers and aspiring developers of all ages and backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on those historically excluded from the gaming and animation industries.
Features
- Original game development for various platforms
- Animation production, including short films and series
- Focus on creating relatable and powerful stories through diverse representation
- Physical events and workshops to engage with the gaming and animation community
- Emphasis on positive narratives around gaming as a form of art, health, and sport