Neon

speedrun SR001 · Developers use Neon's payments and commerce software to monetize their games direct-to-consumer to earn more revenue and own their player relationships.

Website speedrun page

Competitors

Companies closest to Neon
Company	Category	Status	Program
PensilShared: white label, gaming, gameInactiveDevtools	Devtools	Inactive	YCW21
AghanimShared: commerce / marketplaces, gaming, gameNot statedOther	Other	Not stated	speedrunSR002
Greathorn GamesShared: player relationship, gaming, gameNot statedOther	Other	Not stated	speedrunSR004
MaestroShared: white label, monetize, channelNot statedOther	Other	Not stated	500 Global2016

Adjacent

Companies next to Neon
Company	Category	Status	Program
Evo.DoShared: gaming, gameInactiveAI, Devtools	AI, Devtools	Inactive	YCW19
LemonadeShared: gaming, gameNot statedAI	AI	Not stated	EF2025
First Day EntertainmentShared: gaming, gameNot statedAI	AI	Not stated	speedrunSR002
DreamCraft Entertainment, Inc.Shared: gaming, game, monetizeActiveDevtools	Devtools	Active	YCS18
InstaplayShared: gaming, game, playerActiveAI	AI	Active	YCS26

Also from speedrun SR001

All of speedrun SR001

Company	Category	Status
SloydSloyd is a platform where creators can generate 3D models fast and in a easy way.Not statedAI	AI	Not stated
Rosebud AIVibe code games.ActiveAI, Devtools	AI, Devtools	Active
ElsewhereThe multiplayer roguelike of your dreamsNot statedAI	AI	Not stated
Incite InteractiveMakers of AuraVale, an agentic life simulation where your words shape your story.Not statedAI	AI	Not stated
Ray BrowserThe Only Browser Built For GamingNot statedAI	AI	Not stated
Unleashed GamesMaking Games that Bring People TogetherNot statedAI	AI	Not stated

Programs

Programs Neon went through
Program	Cohort	Source
a16z speedrun	SR001	speedrun Page

About Neon

Neon's mission is to accelerate the games industry’s shift from a platform oligopoly to a competitive ecosystem by helping every game creator become an enduring brand. Neon's first product is a white-label e-commerce and global merchant of record platform that lets game teams complement app store monetization with their own DTC channel. Today, Neon partners with a range of mobile and PC studios to help them generate 15-35% of their total revenue through direct. Neon's team comes from Affirm, Supercell, Unity, Square, Netflix, Visa, Meta, Etsy, and more, and is backed by Thrive Capital, Ribbit Capital, SciFi, a16z Games, Griffin Gaming Partners, and Renegade. Neon's headquarters is in San Francisco, with offices in New York City and London.

Category: Other
Location: San Francisco, California, United States of America
Checked: 1h ago

Tags: Fintech, Gaming, Commerce / Marketplaces

Neon: questions

Which accelerators did Neon go through?

Neon is listed by a16z speedrun (SR001).

Where is Neon based?

Neon lists San Francisco, California, United States of America as its location on a16z speedrun's page.

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