A Collective Anvil
- Ash Colclough
Founders
Holdara is developed by Blockborn Ltd. (trading as Collective Anvil) in partnership with you! Our visionary team combines decades of experience across AAA and indie games development, dating back to the original Tomb Raider and the birth of the iconic Lara Croft.
Established in April 2022, our leadership team includes:
Ash Colclough, Founder & CEO: Avid MMORPG gamer and games industry veteran with 25+ years of experience across games development and publishing working with Infogrames/Atari, Universal, Codemasters, and Namco Bandai Games America. BA Economics, MA International Relations.
Dr. Gavin Rummery, Founder & CTO: 25+ years in games dev, core member of the Tomb Raider development team, Gavin brings world-class expertise in AI and multiplayer gaming, holding a PhD in Machine Learning/AI from Trinity College Cambridge.
Key Contributors
Dave Morris - an acclaimed English game designer and writer, known for his contributions to interactive fiction, including the "Fabled Lands" gamebook series and narrative-driven video games. His work blends storytelling and game mechanics, pushing the boundaries of player agency.
Nathan McCree - a renowned composer and sound designer, best known for creating the iconic soundtracks for the original Tomb Raider video game series. His music is celebrated for its emotional depth and orchestral richness, shaping the atmosphere of early action-adventure gaming.
Backed By
Backed by industry leading VCs like BITKRAFT Ventures and Delphi Ventures, Collective Anvil has successfully raised over $3 million to date, including UK’s Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR) and further support from Lizard Labs.
Vision
To deliver entertainment, fun, and community through fostering collaborative and competitive game play that drive social bonds and rivalries.
To empower players through alignment, co-creation, true digital asset ownership, and shared real-world value.
To forge ever evolving worlds for the community, with the community and ultimately owned by the community.
Key Partnerships & Collabs
Community Contributors
Contribute to sign your name in annals of Holdaran History!
A ledger of all community collaborators will be kept and accessible on
http://Holdara.io