Game Republic affiliate member Factortech has secured a $100 million commitment from a leading European pension fund to support small and growing UK-based companies in the video games sector. The finance arrangement is designed to offer short-term loans with flexible, equity-linked options — a type of funding that can help indie studios during key growth moments, whether it’s finishing a game, scaling operations, or bridging until tax credits come in.
A key focus will be helping studios access funding against UK government tax credits, like Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR), VGEC (Video Games Expenditure Credits) and R&D credits, which are often approved but delayed in payment. These receivables can tie up vital cash flow, and Factortech aims to unlock that value earlier—helping founders plan with confidence. Factortech’s model is designed to sit alongside existing funding sources, including grants, publisher advances, and equity investment. It’s especially suited for studios that are already generating revenue or approved for tax credits but need capital faster or with more flexibility.
Factortech will also be attending Develop: Brighton this week, hosting a mixer on Tuesday 8th July at Brighton Music Hall from 9pm, and presenting a FREE panel on games financing on Wednesday 9th July at 2pm in Room 7 at the Metropole Hilton.
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