Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Other |
Industries | Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Gaming (& eSports) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Woman Focused |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States • Canada • Singapore • Finland • Thailand |
Investment Range | $500,000 - $1,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $750,000 |
Assets Under Management | $40,000,000 |
Play Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on the gaming industry, including free-to-play and Web3 game studios as well as gaming services startups. They invest globally, aiming to identify and support ambitious entrepreneurial teams with the potential to build next-generation gaming powerhouses valued at $100M+. With a foundation built by successful gaming entrepreneurs, Play Ventures offers not just financial investment but also tailored support through their unique network, aiding in aspects such as recruitment, game design, fundraising, and more. They foster a collaborative environment among their portfolio founders and enjoy co-investing with other top gaming venture capitalists. Highlighting their success, Play Ventures has proudly announced significant returns from their debut Fund I, including a 1.5x capital return to investors in less than four years, with a promising outlook for the remaining portfolio companies.Their investment activities range from Pre-Seed to Series A rounds, with a minimum investment of $500,000, a maximum of $1,000,000, and a 'sweet spot' investment of $750,000. To date, they claim $175M in total assets under management across both of their funds. The firm celebrates multiple success stories within the gaming industry including leading pre-seed and seed rounds, as well as featuring in continuous growth funding stages, underscoring its commitment to nurturing and elevating innovative gaming companies. As a 'social first' investor, their contribution extends to promoting multiplayer games that are expected to provide entertainment for many years. With recognitions such as winning the Investor of the Year award twice in a row at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards, Play Ventures cemented its reputation as a significant player in the gaming venture capital space.