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|seo_title=Blue Ocean Games Reveals New Fund
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|date=2025-04-23T16:05:47.000Z
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|source=Games Industry
|url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/venture-fund-blue-ocean-games-launches-with-30m-investment-for-indie-developers
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|content=Blue Ocean Games, has officially launched with a $30 million investment fund aimed at supporting indie game developers at the earliest stages of development. Founded by Damian Lee, the former head of investments at Krafton, the initiative is also backed by the prominent game publisher.

Blue Ocean Games introduces a novel investment structure known as SAIL (Structured Agreement for Indie Launch), which offers early-stage funding and comprehensive support to small teams and solo developers.

Under the SAIL model, developers can receive $100,000 per individual, with teams eligible for up to $300,000 in total, distributed over a two-year period. Funding begins as early as the concept stage, offering crucial support long before a game is market-ready.

The agreement includes a hybrid equity and revenue-sharing model, designed to preserve creative autonomy while delivering returns to investors. Importantly, developers retain full ownership of their intellectual property (IP).

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Beyond financial backing, Blue Ocean Games aims to foster a collaborative environment by offering developers incorporation assistance, bookkeeping services, and mentorship from industry veterans. Participating developers will also be grouped into cohorts, allowing them to share resources and build connections within the indie development community.

“There is a structural problem in the indie game industry where the gap between what investors are willing to fund, what developers dream of creating, and what players crave has grown too wide,” said Damian Lee. “Beyond simply filling a funding gap, we are trying to reimagine the ecosystem itself.

“By aligning player demand with developer passion through community validation and reliable funding, our goal is to create an environment where mutual benefits naturally drive success and growth. This isn't just about picking winners; it's about expanding the playing field so that more visions can become reality.”
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