Transcend

Investor type

VC

Founded

2020

AUM

$110 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Transcend is a venture capital firm based in London, England, founded by industry veterans with extensive backgrounds in digital entertainment and the gaming industry. Key team members include Managing Directors Shanti Bergel, Andrew Sheppard, and Brett Krause, along with Principals Sikander Chahal and Lirui Ding. Transcend differentiates itself through deep industry knowledge and an extensive network built from decades of experience with major gaming franchises and acquisitions.

The firm primarily invests in the digital entertainment sector, with a specific focus on games and interactive entertainment. The investment strategy covers various stages of game development, from early-stage to more developed opportunities, across global markets. They do not publicly disclose available funds or specific fund details but emphasize their expertise in product strategy and market validation.

Notable companies in their portfolio include high-impact teams and visionary founders aiming to revolutionize the gaming industry. While specific portfolio names are not highlighted, their investments span influential founders in games and interactive entertainment.

Industry

Software Media and Entertainment Internet and Web Services Gaming Digital Sports/SportsTech Cloud

Transcend Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
Transcend Fund
Venture Capital (VC)
Digital
Gaming
Media and Entertainment
Pre-seed
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Australia and others
$5-10 m
$50 M
April 2020
Transcend Fund II
Venture Capital (VC)
Digital
Gaming
Media and Entertainment
Pre-seed
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Australia and others
$5-10 m
$60 M
November 2023

Contacts

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Title
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Brett Krause General Partner
General Partner
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Graham Gockley Principal
Principal
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FAQs about Transcend

Transcend is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Transcend is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Transcend was founded in 2020.
Transcend invests in companies and startups in Software, Media and Entertainment, Internet and Web Services, Gaming, Digital, Sports/SportsTech, Cloud.
Transcend invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.
Transcend invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.
Transcend usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Transcend has around $110m assets under management.
Transcend last fund was created/launched in 2023-11-14
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