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Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of tinyBuild, Inc.
TinyBuild Inc., a Delaware-incorporated video game publisher, enacted significant structural changes to its corporate governance through a Certificate of Amendment filed on June 12, 2025. This legal filing formalizes a shift in the company’s internal leadership framework, specifically transitioning the Board of Directors toward a declassified structure. Under these new provisions, all directors will serve one-year terms expiring at the subsequent annual meeting of stockholders, effectively ending any previous multi-year staggered terms by the 2026 annual meeting. The amendments further centralize control over board composition within the board itself. The number of directors is now fixed exclusively by board resolution, and any vacancies or newly created positions must be filled by a majority of the remaining directors rather than by stockholders. While stockholders retain the power to remove directors with or without cause via a majority vote, the board maintains the sole authority to appoint replacements. Additionally, the company expanded its liability protections, stipulating that directors and officers are not personally liable for monetary damages resulting from breaches of fiduciary duty to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law. Geographically and legally, the scope of these changes establishes Delaware as the primary jurisdiction for corporate disputes. The amendment mandates that federal district courts serve as the exclusive forum for Securities Act of 1933 claims, while the Delaware Court of Chancery or the federal district court for the District of Delaware are designated as the sole venues for derivative claims under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. These updates, signed by CFO Gjasone Salati, align the company’s governing documents with modern Delaware corporate standards regarding executive indemnification and jurisdictional exclusivity.
State of DelawareFeb 2026
Report
2026 US Venture Capital Outlook
The 2026 US venture capital outlook projects a cautiously optimistic landscape, driven largely by an explosive surge in early‑stage activity and the continued dominance of artificial intelligence (AI) startups. AI firms now command 65 % of venture capital, fueling near‑record first‑financing counts and setting a high bar for late‑stage valuations. While liquidity remains the primary constraint—exit values are projected below $300 billion and limited LP enthusiasm persists—the emergence of improved secondary markets and a potential rebound in initial public offerings are expected to alleviate pressure. Multistage firms that focus on seed rounds are poised to sustain growth across both early and later stages, yet emerging managers may face fundraising challenges that could curtail diversification. A widening gap between AI‑focused, high‑growth startups and their slower‑moving peers is evident. In Q3 2025 the United States hosted 830 active unicorns with a record $3.9 trillion post‑money valuation, yet many of these firms are liquidity‑constrained and struggle to secure follow‑on funding. AI companies dominate late‑stage deals, with median Series C and D+ valuations reaching $838 million; AI rounds exceed non‑AI deals by roughly 26 % at Series D+, underscoring investor confidence in the AI boom while highlighting potential risks if public AI valuations contract. Fundraising is projected to rebound to $100‑$130 billion in 2026, largely driven by recycled distributions that are expected to account for roughly 70 % of new commitments. Strong exit activity through 2025 and renewed interest in AI‑focused funds—such as a $10 billion Andreessen Horowitz vehicle—underpin this outlook. However, risks remain: a potential liquidity reversal or recession‑induced sentiment decline could keep commitments below $100 billion, tempering the projected recovery.
PitchBookJan 2026
Report
Diversity and Inclusion in Gaming: Newzoo & Intel Report
This research, conducted by Newzoo in collaboration with Intel, examines the state of diversity and inclusion within the United States gaming market. The study challenges the misconception that the gaming population is primarily composed of young, white males, noting that there are approximately 2.7 billion gamers globally. By analyzing a representative sample of 1,824 gamers aged 10–65 via Computer Assisted Web Interviewing in early 2020, the findings identify significant gaps in representation, accessibility, and affordability that impact marginalized communities. The data reveals that gamers of color, particularly Black and Hispanic/Latinx players, tend to be younger and more engaged than their white counterparts. For instance, roughly 75% of Black PC players are under the age of 35, compared to 50% of white players. Furthermore, Black and Asian PC gaming populations skew more female than other groups. Despite this high engagement, 47% of all U.S. gamers report avoiding titles they feel are not made for them, and over half emphasize the importance of diverse character representation—a sentiment strongest among LGBTQIA+ players and those with disabilities. Economic factors play a critical role in gaming habits and hardware preferences. Due to historical economic disparities and younger average ages, Black and Hispanic/Latinx gamers are more likely to use laptops rather than expensive high-end desktops and show a higher affinity for game library subscriptions like Xbox Game Pass. These services provide a lower barrier to entry for high-quality content. Additionally, the study finds that players of color are more likely to be "Ultimate Gamers" or "Subscribers" compared to white gamers, who have a higher share of "Lapsed Gamers." The analysis concludes that the industry must move beyond "sitting on the fence" regarding societal issues. Nearly half of U.S. gamers are more likely to support publishers that take active stances on social justice. By prioritizing affordability, accessibility, and authentic representation, hardware and software providers can better serve an evolving, diverse audience and unlock significant untapped revenue and engagement opportunities.
NewzooJan 2025
Financial
Skillz Inc. Form 8-K
Skillz Inc. reported its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, highlighting a period of strategic transition focused on operational efficiency and disciplined expense management. The company generated $24.6 million in revenue, a decrease from $36.4 million in the prior-year period. Despite the revenue decline, the company narrowed its net loss to $21.1 million compared to $33.5 million in the third quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA loss also improved year-over-year, moving from $18.5 million to $13.9 million. Key performance indicators for the mobile gaming platform showed a paying monthly active user (PMAU) count of 121,000, which remained stable on a sequential quarterly basis. The average revenue per paying monthly active user (ARPPU) stood at $67.60. Management emphasized a shift toward high-efficiency user acquisition, achieving a systemwide payback period of approximately six months. Total operating expenses, excluding cost of revenue, were reduced to $42.2 million, reflecting significant cuts in research and development, sales and marketing, and general and administrative costs. The geographic scope of the report covers global operations from the company’s Las Vegas headquarters, focusing on the three- and nine-month periods ending September 30, 2024. Financial stability remains a core pillar of the company's thesis, with a balance sheet carrying over $300 million in cash and restricted cash. This liquidity is intended to fund turnaround initiatives, including new product features and a planned increase in user acquisition spend. Leadership expressed optimism regarding the company's trajectory, projecting a return to positive Adjusted EBITDA on a run-rate basis in 2025. The results were disclosed via a Form 8-K filing with the SEC, incorporating standard GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations.
SkillzNov 2024