The Funding Formula announces Kartik Prabhakara as keynote speaker

Games investment expert Kartik Prabhakara to unpack where the money is going, what’s next for games funding and how the publishing landscape is changing at The Funding Formula 2026.

The Funding Formula has announced Kartik Prabhakara, Founding Partner of Aream & Co as a keynote speaker for its 2026 event, bringing an international perspective on games investment, funding strategies and the changing commercial landscape for the games industry.

With games funding evolving and studios facing an increasingly competitive market, Kartik Prabhakara will unpack where the money is going, what investors and publishers are looking for, and where the biggest opportunities lie for developers. He’ll explore how the investment landscape is shifting, the rise of independent publishers backed by global indie studios, and how project financing is opening up new ways to fund games and bring ambitious projects to life.

Taking place on 10 November 2026 at Glaziers Hall in London, The Funding Formula brings together games businesses and industry experts to explore funding and investment, sustainable growth, publishing partnerships and new commercial opportunities.

The event is designed for studios seeking investment and publishing support, as well as investors, publishers, funding partners and other industry professionals looking to understand the opportunities shaping the future of games.

The Funding Formula 2026 will feature speakers from across the games industry, including speakers from Jagex, Playstack, Secret Mode, Sumo Digital, the BFI, Ukie, The Games Angels and many more.

Event details

• Event: The Funding Formula 2026
• Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
• Venue: Glaziers Hall, London