Early Game Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2017

AUM

$100 M

Location

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 22 August, 2026

Profile

Early Game Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Bucharest. Founded in 2017, the firm prides itself on a contrarian approach to investing, focusing on entrepreneurs who are willing to take bold risks to solve difficult problems. With this philosophy, the firm quickly turned its first fund into a top-tier performer in Europe, bringing intensity and sharp insights to its portfolio companies. The firm is led by a dedicated team who seek to lead investment rounds where others might hesitate.

Early Game Ventures primarily invests in tech and IP-driven companies across Europe, especially those in the CEE region. They make initial investments ranging from €500K to €2M but can invest up to €6M as needed. The firm participates in pre-seed, seed, and Series A funding stages. Their strategic partners include the European Investment Fund and the European Regional Development Fund, contributing to their total assets under management of over €100M.

The firm has supported various notable companies, including Druid - an AI automation platform, Orbital Matter - a space construction company, and Relock - a cybersecurity firm aiming to eliminate phishing risks. They also invested in BibleChat, Europe’s fastest-growing mobile app, and Tryll Engine, which advances AI use in gaming.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Digital Education Edtech E-commerce/Marketplace Financial Services Fintech Foodtech Gaming SaaS Security Software TravelTech AdTech Travel Transportation Real Estate Marketing and Advertising

Early Game Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Early Game Ventures Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	TravelTech AdTech Travel Transportation Software Security SaaS Real Estate Marketing and Advertising Gaming Foodtech Fintech Financial Services E-commerce/Marketplace Edtech Education Digital Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products Business Services (B2B)	Seed Pre-seed Series A	North America Europe	$1-5 m	—	January 2024

Contacts

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Cristian Munteanu Founder & Managing Partner

Founder & Managing Partner

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Dan Calugareanu Partner

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FAQs about Early Game Ventures

Is Early Game Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Early Game Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Early Game Ventures located?

Early Game Ventures is located in Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania.

When was Early Game Ventures founded?

Early Game Ventures was founded in 2017.

What sectors and industries does Early Game Ventures invest in?

Early Game Ventures invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Digital, Education, Edtech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Financial Services, Fintech, Foodtech, Gaming, SaaS, Security, Software, TravelTech, AdTech, Travel, Transportation, Real Estate, Marketing and Advertising.

What is Early Game Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Early Game Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Early Game Ventures typically invest in?

Early Game Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Early Game Ventures investment?

Early Game Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Early Game Ventures?

Early Game Ventures has around $100m assets under management.

What are the contacts of Early Game Ventures?

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