Nazara, MIXI Global Investments, Chimera VC launch gaming incubator
The gaming incubator LVL Zero offers an equity-free grant pool of $100,000 and is open to all startups in the game development ecosystem.
MIXI Global Investments, Nazara Technologies, and Chimera VC have launched LVL Zero, a gaming incubator, at the India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) 2025. The initiative is supported by Google as the knowledge partner.
LVL Zero offers an equity-free grant pool of $100,000 and is open to all startups in the game development ecosystem. There is $10,000 equity-free grant for 10 startups in each cohort, according to a statement.
The incubator programme will focus on enabling startups to fast-track product execution. It will provide mentorship, access to capital, and global publishing networks. Over the next five years, LVL Zero is looking to invest in more than 100 gaming and interactive startups.
With LVL Zero, MIXI Global Investments, Nazara Technologies, and Chimera VC aim to create a platform to help the next generation of gaming startups. Google will facilitate support and mentorship for participating teams.
Through Google app’s distribution channel, Google Play, teams will gain access to technical mentorship and the platform’s deep understanding of developer growth and user engagement. These insights are expected to help startups expand their reach.
Chimera VC is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on India’s gaming and interactive entertainment ecosystem. MIXI Global Investments is the corporate venture capital arm of Tokyo-based MIXI, which is known for its mobile game IPs and community-focused live operations.
Nazara Technologies, India’s solely listed gaming company, has its own publishing division. Apart from market expertise in the gaming segment, it also boasts a global reach.
Edited by Swetha Kannan