Ikigai Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2022

AUM

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Location

Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed

Region of investment

Europe South America
Investor profile last updated: 13 October, 2026

Profile

Ikigai Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in Luxembourg, founded in 2022. The firm is led by General Partner Eman Pulis, who has extensive experience in igaming and blockchain, and Investment Partner Vinícius de Carvalho, who has over 20 years of experience in finance and tech. The team includes CFO Panayiotis Tavellas and Legal Counsel Marianna Tavella, bringing diverse expertise to the firm. Ikigai Ventures is backed by the SiGMA Group, providing significant introductions and global exposure to its portfolio companies.

The firm focuses on investing in gaming and frontier technology sectors, with a particular interest in startups based in Malta and other regions. Ikigai Ventures typically makes seed-stage investments, often being the first institutional check for startups. The firm supports its portfolio with operational and technical resources through tech hubs in Belgrade and Noida. Ikigai Ventures also organizes mentorship retreats and provides advisory support to ensure sustained growth for its portfolio companies.

Notable portfolio companies include Triggy - a sporting events platform, LCKY - a lifestyle and retail brand, Stars Games - an online gaming provider, Engage - a virtual platform, Kero Gaming - a gaming technology company, Dexsport - a blockchain sports betting platform, and FastToken - a gaming token platform.

Industry

Blockchain/Crypto Digital Gaming Fintech Internet and Web Services

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Vinícius de Carvalho Investment Partner
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FAQs about Ikigai Ventures

Ikigai Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Ikigai Ventures is located in Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Ikigai Ventures was founded in 2022.
Ikigai Ventures invests in companies and startups in Blockchain/Crypto, Digital, Gaming, Fintech, Internet and Web Services.
Ikigai Ventures invests in companies and startups in Europe, South America.
Ikigai Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed.
Ikigai Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.
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