Hard Yaka is an investment firm based in Crystal Bay, Nevada, founded in 2010. It pursues technology investments across private equity and venture capital, including buyouts and distressed opportunities, and it frequently seeks majority stakes. The firm focuses on digital transformation infrastructure, including portable identity, payments, marketplaces, and regtech, and also backs early-stage opportunities in exchange space startups, targeting verticals within exchange markets as well as horizontals such as messaging and payments across exchange sectors.
Verse is a payments technology platform that simplifies storing, spending, and sharing money. Its mobile app enables easy, instant, and fee-free transactions, with optional privacy settings for financial activities. Available on Android and iOS, Verse completes transactions within two business days.
Betable
Series A in 2015
Founded in London in 2008, Betable enables game developers to integrate real-money gambling into their mobile and social games legally and securely. It offers platforms for processing transactions, ensuring compliance, and providing player protection services.
Game Play Network
Seed Round in 2012
Game Play Network develops mobile gambling platforms that enable online horse race wagering under state licenses. The platform delivers pari-mutuel horse racing experiences via on-demand mobile games, allowing users to wager on races and win cash legally. Powered by patented technology and backed by a comprehensive patent library, the platform positions the company to extend brands to online and land-based players across 22 U.S. states, reflecting a broad iGaming footprint.
MightyText
Venture Round in 2012
MightyText is a technology company based in the Bay Area, California, founded by a team with experience from notable firms such as Google, Zynga, and Cisco. The company operates a messaging application that allows users to send and receive SMS and MMS messages as well as phone calls from their computers or tablets. By utilizing a user’s phone number, MightyText ensures that messages remain synchronized with the phone's SMS inbox, helping individuals manage their communications more efficiently and avoid missing important notifications. The platform leverages the capabilities of the Android operating system to enhance user experience and accessibility for consumers worldwide.
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