Griffin Gaming Partners buys 3% stake in TinyBuild as Sand: Raiders of Sophie takes off

Griffin Gaming Partners (Griffin), a gaming venture capital firms with $1.5 billion under management, acquired a 3.24% equity stake in TinyBuild, which just published the fast-selling game Sand: Raiders of Sophie. Sand: Raiders of Sophie debuted in early access on June 22, and TinyBuild said it has welcomed more than 200,000 “scavengers” to the game. The game was built by two Ukrainian game studios — Hologryph and TowerHaus — and published by TinyBuild. The game took off after Burnt Peanut, a popular creator, featured the game. Founded in 2011, TinyBuild has established itself as one of the industry’s most distinctive independent gaming companies, with a portfolio of globally recognized franchises, a growing network of development studios, and a long-term commitment to building enduring IP, such as the Hello Neighbor series. Since launching SAND 1 week ago, we've welcomed over 200,000 of you to the deserts of Sophie!Thank you for your support scavengers! https://t.co/BAqU6xUCCv— SAND: Raiders of Sophie – Out Now on Steam! (@sandthegame) June 29, 2026 “The indie gaming space remains one of the most compelling areas of the industry, continuing to produce some of gaming’s most enduring franchises,” said Frankie Zhu, partner at Griffin, in a statement. “TinyBuild has assembled a differentiated portfolio of IP with significant long-term potential, and we are excited to become shareholders and participate in the company’s next chapter.” Over the past decade, tinyBuild has developed and published numerous successful titles while expanding its capabilities across development, publishing, and transmedia entertainment. The company has increasingly focused on growing wholly owned intellectual property and building sustainable franchises with global reach. “We are pleased to welcome Griffin Gaming Partners as a shareholder,” said Alex Nichiporchik, CEO of TinyBuild, in a statement. “As a specialist investor in the games sector, Griffin brings a strong understanding of the industry, and their investment reflects confidence in tinyBuild’s strategy, own-IP focus, diversified portfolio, and long-term growth opportunities.” The investment reflects Griffin’s continued conviction in companies that own differentiated intellectual property, support exceptional creative talent, and are positioned to benefit from the long-term growth of the global games market, Griffin said. The post Griffin Gaming Partners buys 3% stake in TinyBuild as Sand: Raiders of Sophie takes off appeared first on GamesBeat.

Jun 30, 2026 - 05:28

Griffin Gaming Partners buys 3% stake in TinyBuild as Sand: Raiders of Sophie takes off

Griffin Gaming Partners (Griffin), a gaming venture capital firms with $1.5 billion under management, acquired a 3.24% equity stake in TinyBuild, which just published the fast-selling game Sand: Raiders of Sophie.

Sand: Raiders of Sophie debuted in early access on June 22, and TinyBuild said it has welcomed more than 200,000 “scavengers” to the game. The game was built by two Ukrainian game studios — Hologryph and TowerHaus — and published by TinyBuild. The game took off after Burnt Peanut, a popular creator, featured the game.

Founded in 2011, TinyBuild has established itself as one of the industry’s most distinctive independent gaming companies, with a portfolio of globally recognized franchises, a growing network of development studios, and a long-term commitment to building enduring IP, such as the Hello Neighbor series.

Since launching SAND 1 week ago, we've welcomed over 200,000 of you to the deserts of Sophie!

Thank you for your support scavengers!

https://t.co/BAqU6xUCCv

— SAND: Raiders of Sophie – Out Now on Steam! (@sandthegame) June 29, 2026 “The indie gaming space remains one of the most compelling areas of the industry, continuing to produce some of gaming’s most enduring franchises,” said Frankie Zhu, partner at Griffin, in a statement. “TinyBuild has assembled a differentiated portfolio of IP with significant long-term potential, and we are excited to become shareholders and participate in the company’s next chapter.”

Over the past decade, tinyBuild has developed and published numerous successful titles while expanding its capabilities across development, publishing, and transmedia entertainment. The company has increasingly focused on growing wholly owned intellectual property and building sustainable franchises with global reach.

“We are pleased to welcome Griffin Gaming Partners as a shareholder,” said Alex Nichiporchik, CEO of TinyBuild, in a statement. “As a specialist investor in the games sector, Griffin brings a strong understanding of the industry, and their investment reflects confidence in tinyBuild’s strategy, own-IP focus, diversified portfolio, and long-term growth opportunities.”

The investment reflects Griffin’s continued conviction in companies that own differentiated intellectual property, support exceptional creative talent, and are positioned to benefit from the long-term growth of the global games market, Griffin said.

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