BITKRAFT Ventures

BITKRAFT Ventures, established in 2015, is a global venture capital firm headquartered in Berlin, with offices in major digital entertainment hubs such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, London, Madrid, and Lisbon. The firm, led by German serial entrepreneur Jens Hilgers, specializes in early-stage investments in the gaming and esports industries, spanning North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. BITKRAFT Ventures focuses on game developers, gaming platforms, gaming-related technology, and emerging sectors like web3, virtual reality, and blockchain applications.

Malte Barth

Founding General Partner

Jasper Brand

Partner

Jonathan Huang

Principal

Benedikt Hubenthal

Associate

Ben Naylor

Analyst

Carlos Pereira

Partner

Scott Rupp

General Partner

Justin Swart

Associate

Anuj Tandon

Partner

Jamie Wallace

Associate

Past deals in Video Streaming

VENN

Series A in 2020
VENN is a 24/7 post-cable network focused on gaming, esports, and entertainment, launched in 2020 with studios in New York and Los Angeles. The network is dedicated to developing and distributing gaming and esports content across various media platforms. VENN offers original programming created both in-house and through collaborations with prominent figures and creators in the industry. Its goal is to engage audiences with live broadcasts and a variety of entertainment offerings that highlight the dynamic world of esports and pop culture.

Veritas Entertainment

Venture Round in 2020
Veritas Entertainment focuses on elevating esports within the sports and entertainment sector. The company has developed a platform that facilitates the hosting and streaming of professional gaming competitions. This platform is utilized for various events, ranging from large gaming festivals to smaller community competitions, allowing professional gamers to compete and engage with audiences. By streaming these matches online, Veritas Entertainment aims to enhance the visibility and accessibility of esports, promoting broader audience interaction and participation in the gaming community.

Five Vectors

Seed Round in 2019
Five Vectors Inc. is a media company based in Berlin, Germany, with an additional office in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in creating music tailored for the gaming and sports industries. Founded in 2019, the company adopts a data-driven strategy to develop and monetize its content across various platforms. As the gaming landscape evolves towards a more device-agnostic model, Five Vectors aims to establish itself as a comprehensive media entity that caters to diverse entertainment ecosystems. By leveraging organic data collection, the company curates entertainment products designed for specific audiences, positioning content as a key marketing tool to attract users and drive monetization. Five Vectors focuses on the increasing integration of music with visual media, recognizing the potential of video platforms and streaming to enhance user engagement within the gaming sector.

VENN

Seed Round in 2019
VENN is a 24/7 post-cable network focused on gaming, esports, and entertainment, launched in 2020 with studios in New York and Los Angeles. The network is dedicated to developing and distributing gaming and esports content across various media platforms. VENN offers original programming created both in-house and through collaborations with prominent figures and creators in the industry. Its goal is to engage audiences with live broadcasts and a variety of entertainment offerings that highlight the dynamic world of esports and pop culture.

Kek.tv

Seed Round in 2016
Kek.tv is a South Korean company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing an eSports video aggregation mobile application. This platform combines live streams, game video replays, news, statistics, and tournament feeds from multiple sources, creating a comprehensive and socially-curated experience for eSports enthusiasts. Currently in public beta, the app caters specifically to the increasing audience of Asian eSports fans, offering them a centralized hub for their gaming content.
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