Hi, I'm Martin.
Creator, Designer, Developer.

Based in New Zealand, Martin van Blerk has founded or been involved in the creation of multiple technology companies and projects, including Namaco, Caliber, Project Saved, and Pixelmon.

Pixelmon received an $8 million seed funding round in early 2024, with funds from key investors like Immutable co-founder Robbie Ferguson and Yield Guild Games co-founder Gabby Dizon. The company’s leadership team consists of more than 70 professionals with diverse skills and experience, including experienced art director Stefan Ivanov, who has worked on Mortal Kombat and Saints Row. Pixelmon now has more than 30,000 active community members and two immersive titles, Hunting Grounds and Battle Arena, as well as an anime series, in development.

Mr. van Blerk is one of more than two dozen members of Namaco, a digital innovation hub dedicated to creating disruptive and forward-thinking ventures. Beyond nurturing and developing creative ideas, Namaco offers dynamic marketing as well as funding and strategic direction to help visionaries achieve their business goals. It has helped bring more than a dozen successful projects to fruition since its inception.