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Bitkraft

Bitkraft is a private equity firm founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in the esports and gaming sectors across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. With a focus on digital entertainment, Bitkraft has established itself as a significant player in the industry, leveraging its presence in major metropolitan areas to identify and support innovative companies. The firm operates multiple venture capital funds, including those targeting information technology and gaming, and typically invests between $0.1 million and $0.4 million in promising startups. Founded by Jens Hilgers, Bitkraft aims to nurture the growth of esports and gaming enterprises in a rapidly evolving market.

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https://crunchbase.com/organization/bitkraft-ventures
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https://pitchbook.com/profiles/fund/15955-30F
https://signal.nfx.com/firms/bitkraft-ventures
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https://www.capitaliq.com/CIQDotNet/company.aspx?companyId=412976022
https://www.privateequityinternational.com/database/#/profile?id=18391

Malte Barth

Founding Partner

Jasper Brand

Senior Associate

Martin Garcia

Chief Financial Officer & General Partner

Jens Hilgers

General Partner

Scott Rupp

Founding General Partner

Past deals in Nintendo

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Series A in 2020
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Series A in 2020
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Seed Round in 2019
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Seed Round in 2019
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