Fortnite UGC studio Creator Corp announced today that it had received a $2 million investment from new venture fund Lumina. The fund’s creators, Thomas Benski and Marisa Clifford, both expressed enthusiasm for Creator Corp’s mission to build out its portfolio of UEFN titles made in collaboration with influencers and popular IP.
Creator Corp’s library of existing titles includes Steph Curry’s Run the Ring, US Open Tennis Storm, Dude Perfect Dodgeball and Bugha’s End Game, which have a combined total of over 220 million active users. The studio says it plans to use Lumina’s investment to build its development portfolio with more games to reach new audiences while maximizing community engagement.
Anne-Margot Rodde, Creator Corp CEO, said in a statement, “Thomas and his team understand the inherent synergies between entertainment and gaming and our vision for the studio’s future aligns perfectly. The investment from Lumina will unlock new opportunities to build upon our portfolio of fan-driven games in UEFN and lay the groundwork for user-generated games on new platforms in the future.”
Benski added in a separate statement, “User-generated games are the next wave of entertainment, and Creators Corp. is leading that movement. Margot has demonstrated a true talent for understanding both the creator economy and the UGG space, identifying key growth opportunities. Over the past year, she has surrounded herself with top talent in the industry, from developers to advisors, and has forged many meaningful partnerships with influencers and brands alike.”
