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LVP's Harry Hamer on helping to scale truly transformational companies Comment & Opinion Apr 6th, 2021

LVP's Harry Hamer on helping to scale truly transformational companies

“We look to provide our portfolio with an unfair advantage, by being more than just an investor.”

First Fund’s Sam Chandola on how they support their investments beyond the first stages of funding Comment & Opinion Mar 26th, 2021

First Fund’s Sam Chandola on how they support their investments beyond the first stages of funding

“We back our portfolio companies holistically beyond providing capital. Aside from regularly scheduled check-ins to discuss issues, provide strategic advice and discuss requirements, First Fund assists in facilitating future fund raising.”

FunPlus’ chief business officer Chris Petrovic on the value they add to their investments Comment & Opinion Mar 11th, 2021

FunPlus’ chief business officer Chris Petrovic on the value they add to their investments

“We provide a tremendous amount of value add to our investments through our 10+ years of experience in free-to-play gaming and through our 1,700 employees around the world”

Hiro Capital’s Samuel Costello on emerging trends in the games industry during the pandemic that are likely to persist Comment & Opinion Feb 3rd, 2021

Hiro Capital’s Samuel Costello on emerging trends in the games industry during the pandemic that are likely to persist

“The games industry has seen record numbers across the pandemic and a lot of those players wouldn't have played before they were stuck indoors.”

Balderton Capital’s Sebastiaan Debrouwere on how game developers can prepare to pitch their projects online for investment Comment & Opinion Feb 2nd, 2021

Balderton Capital’s Sebastiaan Debrouwere on how game developers can prepare to pitch their projects online for investment

“Most importantly, feel comfortable with your pitch, make sure all the logistics are in place (light/internet/etc.) and do some research on the fund if you can.”

Level-Up’s managing partner Thibaud Morin on how the pandemic has affected the games industry Comment & Opinion Feb 1st, 2021

Level-Up’s managing partner Thibaud Morin on how the pandemic has affected the games industry

“Gaming emerged as a way to stay connected with your friends: the social component will be more and more important in the gaming experience.”

Makers Fund’s Archie Stonehill on what they expect from founders on their first meetings Comment & Opinion Jan 29th, 2021

Makers Fund’s Archie Stonehill on what they expect from founders on their first meetings

“What makes a first meeting great is all the stuff around that basic information. For example, when founders tell a story of how they got to where they are.”

EQT Ventures’ Lars Jornow on the types of studios he’s looking forward to meet at Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #5 Comment & Opinion Jan 28th, 2021

EQT Ventures’ Lars Jornow on the types of studios he’s looking forward to meet at Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #5

“I'm primarily interested in mobile gaming or cross-platform studios that have made a playable version of a game with €100m+ annual revenue potential.”

Nordisk Games’ partner and director of operations Markus Windelen on the key advantages of fundraising Comment & Opinion Jan 25th, 2021

Nordisk Games’ partner and director of operations Markus Windelen on the key advantages of fundraising

“We challenge and support the game studio management to trigger improvements across multiple disciplines.”

Courtside Ventures’ partner Kai Bond on their cycle of investment and how raising funds with them can benefit you Comment & Opinion Jan 22nd, 2021

Courtside Ventures’ partner Kai Bond on their cycle of investment and how raising funds with them can benefit you

“Domain expertise and a unique insight that no one else has. We want to meet a founder who can see a trend and has the knowledge, network and ability to execute on their vision.”

Steel Media in 2020: connecting the games industry with 55 events, 7,600 media stories and a whole lot of love Feature Dec 31st, 2020

Steel Media in 2020: connecting the games industry with 55 events, 7,600 media stories and a whole lot of love

Locked down... but by no means out in 2020

VGames Founder Eitan Reisel on the key advantages when raising investment from the company Comment & Opinion Sep 7th, 2020

VGames Founder Eitan Reisel on the key advantages when raising investment from the company

“Content is not easy, we are building games that we hope people will love. Resilience, passion and leadership are key for success”

Konvoy Ventures’ Managing Partner Jason Chapman on the key advantages when raising investment from the company Comment & Opinion Sep 4th, 2020

Konvoy Ventures’ Managing Partner Jason Chapman on the key advantages when raising investment from the company

"While games have begun integrating social layers into games long ago, we think games will become an important facilitator of social interaction in a work from home world"

The Irregular Corporation’s business development director Mitsuo Hirakawa on the key advantages when raising investment from the company Comment & Opinion Sep 4th, 2020

The Irregular Corporation’s business development director Mitsuo Hirakawa on the key advantages when raising investment from the company

“Making a great game is difficult as it is, but creating a sustainable & successful franchise is even harder. That is why we want to work with founders who are fully committed for the long term.”

LEGO Ventures on the advantages when investment is raised from their company Comment & Opinion Sep 3rd, 2020

LEGO Ventures on the advantages when investment is raised from their company

"Our advice would be to find a way of injecting some fun into the pitch and inspiring a connection, be it through video, live gameplay, or otherwise"

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