Funding News

At Dubious Design, we’re building games for people who love the struggle. Because easy wins are forgettable, but earned victories? Those stick with you. Games that make you lean in, not zone out. Games that don’t hand you answers but demand you find them.

And for us, it’s not just about the big picture—it’s the small details. Every mechanic, every moment, every pixel matters. We don’t gloss over things that aren’t yet right, because we know true immersion comes from getting it all just right.

We just closed our Seed round with Griffin leading the way, and we’re beyond excited to keep pushing the boundaries of what gaming can be.

This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to share more about what we’re building. Thank you to everyone who’s backed us—from our angels to our cheerleaders. Let’s build something worth the grind.

Our team is hard at work building something we can’t wait to share. Big things are on the horizon. 2025 is going to be a year to remember. Stay curious.

Michael Donoghue, CEO:

“2024 was an eventful year for Dubious Design, and this announcement is just the tip of the iceberg of what we’ve been cooking. I’m eternally grateful for the support we’ve received as we take this leap, and I’m beyond excited to share that our Seed round was led by Griffin, with incredible ongoing backing from our angel investors.”

Griffin:

“We’re beyond excited to announce our latest investment in Dubious Design, a bold new game studio unafraid to ask players for something rare in today’s market: effort.

Founded in 2024 by Michael Donoghue and Stu Taylor, Dubious Design isn’t here to play it safe. They’re building experiences for gamers who think, strategize, and commit — and we couldn’t be more excited to lead their Seed round.

At Griffin, we’re not interested in the ordinary. We’re here for the creators who refuse to compromise. Dubious Design is exactly that. Welcome to the family.”