BITKRAFT Ventures

Bitkraft is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Jens Hilgers, with headquarters in Berlin and an office in New York. The firm specializes in early-stage investments primarily in the esports and gaming sectors, targeting companies across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Bitkraft focuses on a variety of areas within the gaming industry, including game developers, gaming platforms, and related technologies, as well as emerging fields such as web3, virtual and augmented reality, and blockchain applications. The firm operates multiple funds, including those dedicated to esports and technology, and aims to invest between $0.1 million and $0.4 million in promising ventures. Bitkraft's team is strategically located in key cities such as Berlin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and London, enhancing its ability to engage with the digital entertainment ecosystem.

Malte Barth

Founding Partner

Jasper Brand

Partner

Christian Edler

Venture Partner

Adrian Galea

Vice President, Finance

Martin Garcia

CFO

Jonathan Huang

Principal

Benedikt Hübenthal

Associate

Lenny Langenscheidt

Investor

Ben Naylor

Technical Crypto Analyst

Carlos Pereira

Partner

Scott Rupp

Founding General Partner

Justin Swart

Principal

Nicolas Vereecke

Venture Partner

Past deals in Gambling

Wagr

Series A in 2022
Wagr is an online sports betting mobile application based in the United States that combines elements of social media with sports wagering. The platform allows users to make and share bets with friends, challenge them, and create groups, fostering a community around sports betting. Users can also track their performance and monitor leaderboards, providing a comprehensive experience while engaging in friendly competition. Wagr aims to offer a safe and fair environment for sports fans to enjoy betting, enhancing social interaction within this growing segment of the gambling market.

Laguna Games

Seed Round in 2021
Laguna Games is a research and game development studio focused on creating computer and console games that incorporate blockchain technology. The company's offerings are designed to deliver story-based entertainment, emphasizing real-time, large-scale, and highly social competition. By leveraging blockchain technology, Laguna Games aims to enhance the gaming experience and provide quality entertainment for the gaming community.

The Action Network

Series B in 2019
The Action Network is a premium sports content and analytics platform that focuses on serving the sports betting audience. By developing a range of products and creating engaging content, the company aims to inform and entertain sports bettors. Through its offerings, The Action Network provides insights and analysis that help users make informed betting decisions, positioning itself as a valuable resource in the evolving landscape of sports media and wagering.

eSportsPools

Seed Round in 2017
eSportsPools is an online esports fantasy pools and betting destination. It offers eSports fans the extra fun of picking players from their favourite games to make fantasy teams and win prizes. Players are able to securely and safely bet on fantasy esports including CSGO, LOL, OW, PUBG, and Dota2.

Askott Entertainment

Seed Round in 2015
Askott Entertainment is a development company that integrates esports with the regulated online gaming sector. Founded in 2014 and based in Vancouver, British Columbia, it provides a comprehensive iGaming platform known as Chameleon, which targets the esports and millennial audiences. The company's expertise encompasses various facets of the iGaming industry, including licensing, hosting, payments, security, and mobile solutions. By offering a full-service gaming team, Askott Entertainment supports clients with services ranging from project consultation to complete product development, ensuring a robust and compliant gaming experience.
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