Profile
Level-Up is a venture capital firm based in Luxembourg, founded in 2015 by Guillaume Lautour and Thibaud Morin. Guillaume Lautour is a seasoned tech VC investor with a background at Idinvest Partners, while Thibaud Morin was a key executive at Vivendi. The firm focuses on investing in independent studios of mobile games and apps, primarily in Europe and Asia. Level-Up's team consists of experts in creative businesses, providing long-term support and intelligence to help studios grow successfully.
Level-Up invests in the mobile gaming sector, targeting studios that lead the $90 billion mobile gaming economy. The firm provides financing from seed to late-stage, with a focus on Europe and Asia. Their investment strategy includes nurturing best practices and promoting solutions within their community of portfolio companies. The firm has a notable portfolio, including companies like Sport Faction, Advenworks, and WeWard.
Notable investments by Level-Up include eRepublik Labs - acquired by Stillfront, GSN Games - acquired by GSN Casino, and Social Point - acquired by Take-Two Interactive. Other portfolio companies include Eden Games, Kobojo, and Pretty Simple Games, showcasing Level-Up's commitment to supporting innovative mobile game studios.
Industry
Level-Up Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Mobile Gaming Studios Fund
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Gaming
Media and Entertainment
Mobile/Apps
AI
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Seed
Late Stage (Series C+)
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Europe
Asia
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$0-1 m
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September 2026
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