Paidia Gaming Raises $4.4M in Seed Funding

Paidia Gaming, a Vancouver, BC, Canada-based women-led gaming, technology and media company, raised $4.4M in Seed funding.

The backers were not disclosed.

The company intends to use the funds for the development and growth of its fully-integrated, gaming portal.

Led by Jill Kenney, Founder and CEO, Paidia provides an inclusive gaming community that empowers gamers to safely connect, learn and play. It features media and content experiences, tournaments and gameplay, rewards and prizing, live and on-demand classes, as well as the opportunity to engage with like-minded gamers.

Executive leadership includes: 

  • Jill Kenney, Paidia Founder and CEO (former Head of Media at Red Bull Canada), 
  • Stephanie Peloza, Head Narrative Designer (popular gaming creator and transgender activist), 
  • Camille Salazar-Hadaway, Head of Partnerships (esports host and content producer), 
  • Taylor Sudermann, Director of Digital Products and Platform (former Digital Programming at Red Bull Canada), and 
  • Julia Becker, Corporate Advisor (former Head of Investor Relations at Enthusiast Gaming). 

FinSMEs

08/02/2022