Board Raises $20M Series A

Board, based in New York, is a gaming technology company that provides a platform for face-to-face interactive gaming and creation. The company has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate its expansion and support the development of its new Board Studio creator platform.

Investors

The funding round was led by Union Square Ventures. Additional participants include Adjacent, BoxGroup, Coalition Operators, First Round Capital, Josh Duyan, Kevin Twohy, Lerer Hippeau, IRL Ventures, Metrodora Ventures, Nabeel Hyatt, Patron, SV Angel, Twelve Below, Biz Stone, Elan Lee, Evan Sharp, Jesse Dorogusker, Kayvon Beykpour, Scott Belsky, Tim Ferriss, and Haystack.

Board Use of Funds

Board plans to use the capital to accelerate its expansion from a gaming console to the development of its creator platform, including the launch of Board Studio, which allows users to build games using natural language prompts and AI-powered tools.

About Board

Founded in 2023 by Brynn Putnam, Board is a gaming technology company that developed the world’s first face-to-face game console. The platform features a 24-inch touchscreen with proprietary PieceSense technology that recognizes physical game pieces, bridging the gap between traditional board games and digital video games.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://board.fun

Company: Board
Raised: $20M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: June 2, 2026
Lead Investor: Union Square Ventures
Additional Investors: Adjacent, BoxGroup, Coalition Operators, First Round Capital, Josh Duyan, Kevin Twohy, Lerer Hippeau, IRL Ventures, Metrodora Ventures, Nabeel Hyatt, Patron, SV Angel, Twelve Below, Biz Stone, Elan Lee, Evan Sharp, Jesse Dorogusker, Kayvon Beykpour, Scott Belsky, Tim Ferriss, Haystack
Company Website: http://www.board.fun
Software Category: Gaming Software and Development Platforms
Source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/02/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/board-raises-20-million-series-a-led-by-union-square-ventures-to-build-the-future-of-face-to-face-gaming-and-creation/2357026