Profile
Play Ventures is a games VC founded by games entrepreneurs, investing globally in game studios, technology & services around games, as well as games-inspired consumer products.
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Play Ventures Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Play Ventures Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Consumer Products
Gaming
Mobile/Apps
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Australia and others
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$5-10 m
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$40 M
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August 2018
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Play Ventures Fund II
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Gaming
Mobile/Apps
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Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Australia and others
|
$5-10 m
|
$135 M
|
April 2021
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FAQs about Play Ventures
Is Play Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?
Play Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Where is Play Ventures located?
Play Ventures is located in Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland.
When was Play Ventures founded?
Play Ventures was founded in 2018.
What sectors and industries does Play Ventures invest in?
Play Ventures invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Fintech, Gaming, Media and Entertainment, Networking, Sports/SportsTech, Travel, Blockchain/Crypto, Music, TravelTech, Consumer Products, Mobile/Apps.
What is Play Ventures geographical focus of investments?
Play Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.
At what stages of companies and startups does Play Ventures typically invest in?
Play Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed.
What is the usual amount of Play Ventures investment?
Play Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Play Ventures?
Play Ventures has around $390m assets under management.
When was Play Ventures last fund created?
Play Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2021-04-06
Is Play Ventures impact investor?
Yes, Play Ventures is impact investor.
What are the contacts of Play Ventures?
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