Starform Secures $6 Million in Funding to Fuel Metalstorm's Growth

Starform, the developer behind Metalstorm, has successfully raised $6 million in a funding round led by Bitkraft Ventures, with Dune Ventures also contributing to the investment. The newly acquired funds will be utilized to further enhance the development of Metalstorm, a 5v5 air-combat arena shooter, and to expand the company's team based in Seattle. Recently, Starform has made several key appointments, including Stefan Ramirez as COO, Chris Hager as director of production, Jeremy Friesen as principal engineer, and Jesse Roberts to lead social media marketing. Since its launch on the Epic Games Store and mobile platforms in November 2023, Metalstorm has attracted three million players. Malte Barth, founding partner at Bitkraft, expressed his support for Starform, stating that the company's vision for accessible, cross-platform multiplayer competitive gaming is compelling, and that Metalstorm showcases the potential for team-based play and innovative game design to create lasting connections among players. With this investment, Starform has raised a total of $13 million to date, following a $5 million investment in 2021.