Discover the 3 main types of indie game funding and learn which option is perfect for your studio. From traditional publishers to venture capital to revolutionary project financing, we break down exactly when to use each funding model, common pitch mistakes that kill your chances, and how to determine if your game is actually ready for funding conversations with Almost Ready Games Fund co-founder Harlis Öunapuu.

🌐 Connect With Harlis:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlis-ounapuu/

Almost Ready Games Fund: https://www.almostready.fund/

Chapters:

00:00 — Intro: The Indie Funding Shake-Up

01:18 — Harlis’ Journey: From Paradox to Almost Ready Games Fund

06:03 — Fixing the Broken Funding Model

10:22 — Publishers vs Funds: What’s the Difference?

15:55 — The Changing Game Industry & Rise of Indies

23:09 — How Almost Ready Chooses Which Games to Fund

28:11 — Marketing That Works (and What Doesn’t)

34:06 — Pitching Mistakes Every Dev Should Avoid

41:21 — Should You Go with a Publisher or a Fund?

47:16 — Balancing Creative Freedom & Business Growth

51:05 — Indie Game Spotlight: Luck Be a Landlord

53:44 — Wrap-Up & Where to Find Harlis

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