BITKRAFT Ventures

BITKRAFT Ventures is a global venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Jens Hilgers. It maintains a multi-city team with offices in Berlin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, London, Madrid and Lisbon, and focuses on early-stage investments in videogames, esports and related immersive digital entertainment. Positioned as a global investment platform, it pursues opportunities across video gaming, immersive technology, interactive media, Web3 and AI, with activity spanning North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Malte Barth

Founding Partner

Jasper Brand

Senior Associate

Adrian Galea

Vice President, Finance

Jens Hilgers

General Partner

Jonathan Huang

Partner

Benedikt Hubenthal

Analyst

Piers Kicks

Senior Associate

Faye Maidment

Associate

Ben Naylor

Technical Crypto Analyst

Carlos Pereira

Partner

Scott Rupp

General Partner

Justin Swart

Principal

Anuj Tandon

Partner

Nicolas Vereecke

Venture Partner

Jamie Wallace

Associate

Past deals in Mobile

Appcharge

Series A in 2024
Appcharge provides a mobile-first web store platform for direct-to-consumer sales. It offers over 500 payment methods and supports 100 currencies, ensuring a seamless global checkout experience.

Bazooka Tango

Series A in 2023
Bazooka Tango, Inc. is a mobile gaming company that specializes in developing computer and mobile games, particularly focusing on blockchain multiplayer online tactical card games. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company was previously known as White Water Games, Inc. until its name change in April 2020. With a team that boasts extensive experience in game development and publishing, Bazooka Tango leverages its expertise to create and scale successful gaming titles across various platforms, including PC and console. The company is committed to shaping the future of competitive gaming with multiple upcoming releases that target key core gaming genres.

Spectarium

Seed Round in 2023
Spectarium is a pioneering gaming company that specializes in developing high-quality, cross-platform action role-playing games (RPGs). Operating as a remote-first organization, Spectarium focuses on pushing the boundaries of gaming technology to enhance players' experiences and foster connections within its diverse, interactive game worlds.

Scriptic

Seed Round in 2023
Scriptic operates a Generative AI-powered mobile app platform specializing in interactive dramas. Users can engage as the main character in high-quality dramas, with the flagship experience being a crime drama where they investigate and solve murders through the victim's smartphone.

BebopBee

Venture Round in 2023
BebopBee is a game development studio specializing in emotive and enduring casual app-based games, with a primary focus on match-3 puzzle games.

Jungle

Seed Round in 2023
Jungle is a developer and publisher of hybrid games that prioritize mobile and blockchain technology. The company focuses on creating a web3 gaming platform that sources and acquires underutilized intellectual properties from established game companies. By launching these titles with an emphasis on web3 distribution, growth, and monetization, Jungle aims to enhance the gaming experience for players while leveraging innovative technologies.

Redemption Games

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2015, Redemption Games specializes in developing and publishing casual games for mobile devices. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, the company focuses on creating entertaining experiences that require a blend of skill and effort.

The Believer Company

Series A in 2023
The Believer Company is a game development studio focused on creating engaging gaming experiences by prioritizing the player. With a diverse team of developers from around the globe, the company has a rich history of crafting various popular titles, including games like Words With Friends and League of Legends. The Believer Company specializes in developing open-world games that are accessible across multiple platforms, allowing players to immerse themselves in entertainment that transcends traditional boundaries.

Carry1st

Series B in 2023
Carry1st is a full-stack publisher of mobile social games and interactive content focused on frontier markets, particularly Africa. Founded in 2018, it handles publishing, distribution, localization, user acquisition, marketing, monetization, and customer experience for partner games, enabling developers to reach new audiences through global studios. The company operates with a global team across multiple countries and collaborates with leading studios to grow its portfolio in untapped markets. It has raised capital from notable investors, including Riot Games and others, to fund growth and partnerships.

Legendary Play

Series A in 2022
Legendary Play is a mobile game development studio based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2017. The company specializes in creating esports manager games that cater to fans of competitive gaming. Legendary Play employs real-time simulation techniques to deliver a highlight-reel experience reminiscent of multiplayer online battle arena games. This innovative approach allows players to influence the outcome of matches through last-minute tactical adjustments, providing an authentic and engaging experience for esports enthusiasts.

Superbloom

Seed Round in 2022
Superbloom is a game development studio focused on creating mobile games that cater to women's interests and promote meaningful connections through play. The company aims to offer a diverse range of elevated lifestyle games, allowing female audiences to engage with a broader spectrum of gaming experiences. By prioritizing content that resonates with women, Superbloom seeks to foster community and connection among its players.

Joyride Games

Seed Round in 2022
Joyride Games specializes in creating entertainment franchises centered around mobile gaming, utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies. The company develops character-based multiplayer games that are accessible on various devices, incorporating built-in e-sports formats. Joyride's platform offers a unique publishing and analytics infrastructure that delivers themed experiences and shared story worlds. By designing games that feature memorable characters and engaging narratives, Joyride aims to captivate players with innovative interpretations of familiar role-playing and casual game formats. Additionally, the company allows gamers to monetize their skills, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

LILA Games

Series A in 2022
LILA Games is a Bengaluru-based information technology company founded in 2020, specializing in the design and development of mobile free-to-play shooter games. The company's notable project is codenamed Project B.L.A.C.K., which reflects its focus on creating engaging gaming experiences for mobile users.

Sneaky Panda

Seed Round in 2021
Sneaky Panda is a mobile game development company focused on creating digital games that emphasize skill and strategy. Unlike many existing mobile games, Sneaky Panda aims to provide a new generation of games for enthusiasts who seek more challenging and strategic gameplay experiences.

BebopBee

Seed Round in 2021
BebopBee is a game development studio specializing in emotive and enduring casual app-based games, with a primary focus on match-3 puzzle games.

BebopBee

Seed Round in 2021
BebopBee is a game development studio specializing in emotive and enduring casual app-based games, with a primary focus on match-3 puzzle games.

LILA Games

Seed Round in 2020
LILA Games is a Bengaluru-based information technology company founded in 2020, specializing in the design and development of mobile free-to-play shooter games. The company's notable project is codenamed Project B.L.A.C.K., which reflects its focus on creating engaging gaming experiences for mobile users.

Gamezop

Series A in 2020
Gamezop develops HTML5 games accessible across various devices and platforms. It partners with messengers, browsers, entertainment apps, telecom operators, and gaming websites for distribution, offering a rich product suite to these partners.

Bazooka Tango

Seed Round in 2020
Bazooka Tango, Inc. is a mobile gaming company that specializes in developing computer and mobile games, particularly focusing on blockchain multiplayer online tactical card games. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company was previously known as White Water Games, Inc. until its name change in April 2020. With a team that boasts extensive experience in game development and publishing, Bazooka Tango leverages its expertise to create and scale successful gaming titles across various platforms, including PC and console. The company is committed to shaping the future of competitive gaming with multiple upcoming releases that target key core gaming genres.

Bit Fry Game Studios

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2013, Bit Fry Game Studios develops multiplayer action video games for mobile, console, and PC platforms. Based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire with offices in Los Angeles and New York City.

PatronGG

Seed Round in 2019
PatronGG is a technology startup founded by esports veterans aiming to transform the way fans engage with esports. The company offers a central platform for fans to track their favorite teams and players, participate in discussions, and compete for recognition as top supporters. Their inaugural app, "Fnatic Nation," served as the official fan app for the esports organization Fnatic, facilitating the growth and monetization of their fanbase. Currently, PatronGG is expanding its vision by developing a unified application designed to connect fans and teams across the esports landscape, fostering vibrant fan communities through its mobile apps.

Legendary Play

Seed Round in 2019
Legendary Play is a mobile game development studio based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2017. The company specializes in creating esports manager games that cater to fans of competitive gaming. Legendary Play employs real-time simulation techniques to deliver a highlight-reel experience reminiscent of multiplayer online battle arena games. This innovative approach allows players to influence the outcome of matches through last-minute tactical adjustments, providing an authentic and engaging experience for esports enthusiasts.

Legendary Play

Seed Round in 2017
Legendary Play is a mobile game development studio based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2017. The company specializes in creating esports manager games that cater to fans of competitive gaming. Legendary Play employs real-time simulation techniques to deliver a highlight-reel experience reminiscent of multiplayer online battle arena games. This innovative approach allows players to influence the outcome of matches through last-minute tactical adjustments, providing an authentic and engaging experience for esports enthusiasts.

PatronGG

Seed Round in 2017
PatronGG is a technology startup founded by esports veterans aiming to transform the way fans engage with esports. The company offers a central platform for fans to track their favorite teams and players, participate in discussions, and compete for recognition as top supporters. Their inaugural app, "Fnatic Nation," served as the official fan app for the esports organization Fnatic, facilitating the growth and monetization of their fanbase. Currently, PatronGG is expanding its vision by developing a unified application designed to connect fans and teams across the esports landscape, fostering vibrant fan communities through its mobile apps.

Bit Fry Game Studios

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2013, Bit Fry Game Studios develops multiplayer action video games for mobile, console, and PC platforms. Based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire with offices in Los Angeles and New York City.

Askott Entertainment

Seed Round in 2015
Askott Entertainment is a comprehensive development company that operates at the intersection of esports and regulated online gaming. Founded in 2014 and based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the company specializes in providing a robust iGaming platform known as Chameleon, aimed at engaging the esports and millennial demographics. Askott Entertainment's expertise encompasses all facets of the iGaming industry, including licensing, hosting, payments, security, and mobile solutions. By offering a range of services from project consultation to complete product development, the company positions itself as a full-service partner for clients seeking to navigate the complexities of the regulated gaming landscape.
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