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

General Partner

Jasper Brand

Senior Associate

Christian Edler

Venture Partner

Martin Garcia

CFO

Jens Hilgers

General Partner

Past deals in Publishing

New Tales

Seed Round in 2024
New Tales is a game development and publishing company that creates original intellectual properties and supports partner studios. The company develops titles through its internal studios while also publishing games from external developers, aiming to enhance player experience. New Tales emphasizes engaging narratives and strong community connections, nurturing game DNA and fostering player communities to drive project success.

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.

Infinite Canvas

Venture Round in 2023
Infinite Canvas is a publisher for user-generated, creator-led 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.

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.

Infinite Canvas

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Infinite Canvas is a publisher for user-generated, creator-led games.

Manticore Games

Series C in 2021
Manticore Games, Inc. is a game development company founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in creating Core, a comprehensive platform that allows users to build, share, and play online games. It serves as an accessible game construction kit and social gaming environment, designed to empower individuals with little to no coding experience to create and publish their own games quickly. Manticore Games aims to foster a vibrant community of game makers and players, providing an endless universe of interactive experiences for users to explore. The team comprises industry veterans with extensive backgrounds in PC, console, mobile, and virtual reality gaming.

Queens Gaming Collective

Seed Round in 2020
Queens Gaming Collective, Inc. is a gaming lifestyle company based in West Hollywood, California, dedicated to empowering women in the gaming community. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on leveling the playing field for female creators, streamers, and competitors by providing access to essential resources, infrastructure, and agent representation. Its services encompass various areas including E-Commerce, merchandise, content creation, multimedia, and brand partnerships. Queens Gaming Collective aims to advance equal representation in gaming by creating opportunities for women and fostering a collaborative environment that enhances their gaming experiences. Through initiatives such as funding for female-driven projects and promoting female-hosted content, the company seeks to support and amplify the voices of women in the gaming culture.

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.

Manticore Games

Series B in 2019
Manticore Games, Inc. is a game development company founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in creating Core, a comprehensive platform that allows users to build, share, and play online games. It serves as an accessible game construction kit and social gaming environment, designed to empower individuals with little to no coding experience to create and publish their own games quickly. Manticore Games aims to foster a vibrant community of game makers and players, providing an endless universe of interactive experiences for users to explore. The team comprises industry veterans with extensive backgrounds in PC, console, mobile, and virtual reality gaming.

Manticore Games

Series A in 2017
Manticore Games, Inc. is a game development company founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in creating Core, a comprehensive platform that allows users to build, share, and play online games. It serves as an accessible game construction kit and social gaming environment, designed to empower individuals with little to no coding experience to create and publish their own games quickly. Manticore Games aims to foster a vibrant community of game makers and players, providing an endless universe of interactive experiences for users to explore. The team comprises industry veterans with extensive backgrounds in PC, console, mobile, and virtual reality gaming.
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