Last updated 2026-08-21
- Raised $1.8M grant, Aug 2026
- Raised $1.4M grant, Aug 2026
- Raised Seed round, Aug 2026
Total raised
$3.1M
Stage
—
Founded
2019
Headcount
—
HQ
Santa Clara, United States
Sector
Human Capital Services
About
TheXPlace is a global video game professionals' community that enables exceptional talent, game studios, and publishers to create new ways to do business with better efficiency, exposure, and access to growth opportunities for all parties involved. The platform connects verified talent and studios to build teams and create gaming experiences, enabling the video game community to find rewarding work that matches their skills and ambitions, and helping companies hire talent efficiently. TheXPlace aims to address problems of income stability and staffing flexibility in the gaming industry through features like Contracting and Payments, Income Assurance, and Events.
Funding history · 3 rounds · $3.1M total
2026-08
Seed
Undisclosed
2026-08
Grant
$1.8M
2026-08
Grant
$1.4M
Q&A
- What is TheXPlace's primary business?
- TheXPlace operates a global community for video game professionals, connecting verified talent with game studios and publishers to facilitate business, improve efficiency, and provide growth opportunities.
- When was TheXPlace founded?
- TheXPlace was founded in 2019.
- Where is TheXPlace headquartered?
- TheXPlace is headquartered in Santa Clara, United States.
- Who is the founder and CEO of TheXPlace?
- Maya Rand is the Founder and CEO of TheXPlace, appointed in 2021.
- What is the total amount of funding TheXPlace has raised?
- TheXPlace has raised a total of $3,140,000 across all funding rounds.
- Has TheXPlace received any grants?
- Yes, in August 2026, TheXPlace received two grants totaling $1,770,000 and $1,370,000.
- What type of funding round did TheXPlace complete in August 2026?
- In August 2026, TheXPlace completed a Seed funding round.
- Who are some of the strategic advisors at TheXPlace?
- As of June 2024, TheXPlace has several strategic advisors including Kat Strafford, Micha Kaufman, Matt Mickiewicz, and Bryan Neider.
Team · 8
Maya Rand
Founder · Founder and CEO
Ishai Shamir
Growth | Advisor | PLG | Ex-King, EA
Kat Strafford
Strategic Advisor
Micha Kaufman
Strategic Advisor
Matt Mickiewicz
Strategic Advisor
Bryan Neider
Strategic Advisor
Amanda Taggart
Operational Advisor
Melissa Oldrin
Operational Advisor
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Human Capital Services
Target customers
Business model
B2BB2C
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External links
| Website | thexplace.ai |
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Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2019 |
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