Midwest Games obtains $2 million through strategic investment

Midwest Games, headquartered in Wisconsin, has raised $2 million to enhance its support for game publishing and to advocate for developers who are often overlooked. This funding, announced on September 22, 2025, comes from Kansas City-based Prevail Private Capital, marking their inaugural investment in the gaming sector.

Kerry Lawing, CEO of Prevail Private Capital, commented on the investment, stating, "Midwest Games embodies the kind of values-driven innovation we are keen to support." He added that the company is well-equipped to keep pace with the rapidly changing gaming industry, and they're excited to help them achieve their vision.

Founded in 2023, Midwest Games was established by Ben Kvalo, a former Netflix employee, and Rob Martin, who has ties to XSET. The company is breaking new ground with its publishing-as-a-service model.

Previously, in October 2023, the company successfully obtained $3 million in funding from TitletownTech to broaden its operations and increase its workforce.

The leadership at Midwest Games comprises experienced individuals, including Jennifer Corbett, the chief marketing officer who formerly served as vice president at Crunchyroll, and Chris Klimecky, also a chief marketing officer with experience as a principal producer at ProbablyMonsters.

The advisory board of the publisher features prominent figures such as Larry 'Major Nelson' Hryb, who is the director of community at Unity Technologies and a former Xbox employee, along with Mark James, who previously held the CTO position at Striking Distance Studios.

Ben Kvalo expressed enthusiasm about the investment, stating, "Prevail's support is rocket fuel for our mission." He highlighted their plans to broaden their capabilities in providing strategic, marketing, and production expertise to partners, aiding their success in bringing games to market.