Play Ventures is a leading early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2018 by gaming entrepreneurs Harri Manninen and Henric Suuronen. The firm focuses on investing in promising game studios, consumer apps, and related B2B infrastructure and services startups globally. With a mission to support ambitious entrepreneurs in creating the next gaming unicorns, Play Ventures provides tailored support through its unique network, assisting with recruitment, design, fundraising, and more. The firm emphasizes early investment, often backing teams even before they have products, and fosters collaboration among portfolio founders while co-investing with top VCs worldwide.
Is Play Ventures the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Play Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
First ticket size
US$500,000 - US$5,000,000
When reaching out to Play Ventures, founders should highlight their team's unique gaming expertise and vision for scalable impact within the interactive entertainment ecosystem. Demonstrate a clear understanding of player engagement, monetization strategies, and how your product or technology can shape the future of gaming or related services. Articulate how your startup can leverage Play Ventures' global network and collaborative founder community to accelerate growth and innovation.
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