
Meeple Corp
Video game studio adapting board games digitally.
Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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* | £500k | Seed | |
Total Funding | 000k |
Meeple Corp is a UK-based video game developer and publisher that specializes in adapting tabletop board games for digital platforms. Founded in 2023 by Matt Hilson and Harri Elmer, the company aims to create faithful digital versions of popular board games, enhancing them with features suited for digital play while preserving the core mechanics and spirit of the original titles.
The co-founders bring significant experience from the video game industry. Matt Hilson, the CEO, previously spent seven years at Marmalade Game Studio, a well-known developer of digital board games, where he worked on titles like Monopoly and Cluedo. Harri Elmer, the Creative Director, has a background as a designer at Electric Square, contributing to major AAA titles. Their combined expertise informs the studio's focus on creating polished, ad-free, premium experiences with intuitive interfaces and strong community features.
In February 2025, Meeple Corp secured £500,000 (approximately $629,000) in a pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by Hiro Capital and The Mini Fund, with participation from angel investors. This capital is intended to accelerate the development of its initial game lineup and enhance its technological capabilities.
The company's business model centers on developing and publishing these digital adaptations for PC and other platforms, making money through sales of the games. The studio's first announced title is a digital version of *Kingdomino*, the award-winning 2016 board game by designer Bruno Cathala. The digital edition is slated for release in November 2025 and will feature various modes, including single-player against AI, pass-and-play, and online multiplayer with cross-platform support. The game aims to provide an authentic *Kingdomino* experience while adding digital-exclusive content and progression systems.
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