Immutable, in collaboration with King River Capital and Polygon Labs, has announced significant growth in the Inevitable Games Fund (IGF). Over the past nine months, the fund has achieved a 2.8 multiple on invested capital (MOIC), significantly outpacing Bitcoin’s 1.36 multiple over the same period. This performance highlights the strength of web3 gaming investments and the increasing interest in blockchain-based gaming projects.
The IGF, which is anchored by Alpha Wave Ventures and backed by Alpha Wave Global and the Abu Dhabi Royal Group’s Chimera Capital, has made investments in 16 gaming projects. These investments reflect the growing demand for digital ownership in gaming and the broader adoption of blockchain technology in the sector.
Inevitable Games Fund
Inevitable Games Fund (IGF)
Robbie Ferguson, president of Immutable, emphasized the positive outlook for web3 gaming, stating that the success of the IGF demonstrates the resilience of the sector. According to Ferguson, web3 gaming is redefining how players interact with digital assets by enabling them to invest in and shape their gaming communities. He noted that this shift presents a significant opportunity for investors and strategic firms focused on long-term growth in the industry.
King River Capital’s co-founder and managing partner, Zeb Rice, also commented on the fund’s performance, describing it as a strong indicator of the momentum within the web3 gaming landscape. He reiterated the commitment to advancing digital ownership and blockchain technology in gaming, citing the IGF’s returns as a sign of the sector’s potential.
Inevitable Games Fund Grows by 180%
Immutable and Polygon’s Expanding Influence
As key players in web3 gaming, Immutable and Polygon together represent approximately 70% of the total market share in the sector. Immutable has established itself as one of the fastest-growing gaming ecosystems, with over 500 games onboarded. In 2024 alone, the company has added more than 250 new games and recorded 4.6 million signups for its Immutable Passport onboarding platform. This rapid expansion highlights Immutable’s position as a major contributor to the growth of blockchain gaming.
The company continues to develop technologies that facilitate the creation of web3 games. Its gaming platform provides developers with scalable and secure solutions for launching blockchain-based games on Ethereum. Immutable was the first gaming platform to introduce a zero-knowledge (zk) scaling solution for Ethereum and continues to enhance its offerings with innovations like Immutable zkEVM, which is powered by Polygon.
500+ Games on Immutable
A Promising Future for Web3 Gaming
The continued growth of the Inevitable Games Fund, along with increasing industry support and investment, suggests a promising future for web3 gaming. As blockchain technology continues to gain traction in gaming, more developers and investors are exploring the benefits of digital ownership and decentralized economies. Immutable’s ongoing expansion, combined with strategic partnerships and investor confidence, positions web3 gaming as an evolving sector with significant long-term potential.
Source: GamesBeat
