Hiro Capital

Hiro Capital, established in 2019 and headquartered in London, is a venture capital firm focusing on the European and UK technology sectors. It invests in gaming, esports, and digital sports, supporting both front-end content creators and back-end technology innovators. Hiro Capital typically invests at the post-seed Series A and B stages, with a ticket size ranging from EUR 1 million to EUR 15 million per company. The firm aims to back around 20 companies per fund, with a preference for emerging markets.

Luke Alvarez

General Partner

Samuel Costello

Associate

Edward van Cutsem

Investor

Ayesha Forbes

Principal

Cherry Freeman

Partner

Alistair Hopkins

Investor

Spike Laurie

Partner

Thomas Martens

Industry Venture Director

Karim Abdel-Ghaffar Plaza

Investor

Luca Suma

Principal

Jason Willig

Venture Director

Joe Yuan

Investment Director

43 past transactions

Meeple Corp

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Meeple Corp is a digital board game developer that specializes in converting classic tabletop games into engaging digital experiences. The company operates a video game studio, creating vibrant and inclusive online communities where players can connect, discuss, and compete through innovative features, expansions, and digital-only enhancements that elevate gameplay.

Maintain Altitude

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Maintain Altitude, a UK-based company, specializes in developing mobile video games that seamlessly integrate music, aiming to redefine how users interact with and enjoy music while gaming.

Sidero Labs

Venture Round in 2024
Sidero Labs develops OS software and management platforms for Kubernetes clusters deployed on bare metal and at the edge. Its solutions, including Talos Linux and Sidero Omni, provide API-driven management that eliminates operating system tasks, delivers a consistent, secure, and flexible experience, and enables customers to operate multi-cluster environments and internal bare metal clouds with reduced overhead. The company focuses on making on-prem infrastructures secure by default, easier to use, and more reliable, allowing organizations to run Kubernetes reliably across environments while focusing on applications rather than OS maintenance.

FRVR

Venture Round in 2024
FRVR is a gaming distribution platform that connects billions of players worldwide to engaging online games. It collaborates with game developers and innovative partners to deliver captivating content across various open and closed channels, democratizing game distribution beyond traditional app stores.

Loric Games

Seed Round in 2024
Loric Games is a gaming studio that specializes in creating immersive, story-driven experiences for its players. The company focuses on developing fantastical worlds where players can engage in cooperative adventures, offering more creative freedom than traditional games.

Noodle Cat

Series A in 2023
Noodle Cat is an independent game studio focused on transforming the conventional practices of game development. Committed to fostering a culture of learning and collaboration, the company emphasizes a flexible working environment that promotes creativity and empathy among its developers. By utilizing an iteration-based development model, Noodle Cat aims to enhance the quality of game creation, allowing its team to explore innovative ideas and push the boundaries of the gaming industry. Through its distinctive approach, Noodle Cat seeks to redefine how games are developed and experienced, prioritizing both the well-being of its staff and the integrity of its products.

Telltale Games

Series A in 2023
Telltale is a developer and publisher of digital games that specializes in interactive episodic content, notable for its unique monthly release schedule. The company has gained recognition for its award-winning internal development studio, which has created influential titles such as Tales of Monkey Island, the Sam & Max series, Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, and Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventure. Telltale focuses on delivering narrative-driven gaming experiences across various platforms, including PC and gaming consoles. The company's approach emphasizes interactive storytelling, allowing players to engage with the content in meaningful ways. Telltale continues to explore opportunities for expansion to additional platforms and channels.

Soccerverse

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Soccerverse is a multiplayer online soccer management game that leverages advanced technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence. In this immersive football management experience, players can own clubs and soccer players, allowing them to influence key decisions within the game. Matches occur autonomously twice a week in a persistent game world that features a player-driven economy. Participants can assume various roles, including manager, agent, scout, or shareholder, competing to enhance their reputation and accumulate assets. This innovative approach to gaming combines the excitement of soccer management with the strategic depth of a virtual economy.

Lamina1

Seed Round in 2023
Lamina1 is a blockchain company focused on empowering the open metaverse by providing the necessary infrastructure for communities to develop an immersive internet. The company offers advanced chain technology and a cryptographic model, which, combined with strategic intellectual property partnerships, position it as a leading platform for innovative creators. With a design that accommodates high transaction volumes and introduces new incentive mechanisms, Lamina1 aims to facilitate vibrant economies within the metaverse. This approach enables builders and creators to leverage a practical framework, fostering the development of a more engaging online future.

Playbook

Venture Round in 2022
Playbook is a leading platform empowering fitness and athletic creators. It enables them to monetize their content by converting it into subscription-based offerings.

Loric Games

Seed Round in 2022
Loric Games is a gaming studio that specializes in creating immersive, story-driven experiences for its players. The company focuses on developing fantastical worlds where players can engage in cooperative adventures, offering more creative freedom than traditional games.

Atom Switch

Venture Round in 2022
Atom Switch, Inc. is an independent game development studio focused on creating engaging gameplay and compelling storytelling, aiming to foster loyalty among players. The company specializes in the survival genre, developing strategy and role-playing games that span across various platforms, including mobile and desktop. By prioritizing the quality of gameplay over traditional monetization methods, Atom Switch strives to enhance the gaming experience and drive sales through player engagement and satisfaction.

Unsigned Group

Seed Round in 2022
Unsigned Group is an advertising agency offering comprehensive services for brands seeking innovative marketing solutions. They specialize in talent procurement, campaign creation, strategic partnerships, and designer collaborations.

Machinations

Series A in 2022
Machinations is a browser-based platform that specializes in designing, balancing, and simulating game systems. It offers developers the tools to create complex gameplay systems using a turning-complete language presented through interactive diagrams. The platform integrates both machine and human analysis, allowing game development studios to visualize their systems effectively. By facilitating multiple stochastic simulations, Machinations aims to reduce uncertainty and accurately predict player outcomes, ultimately enhancing game design and development processes.

Firestoke

Seed Round in 2022
Firestoke is a publisher and developer focused on indie PC and console games. The company curates and publishes digital entertainment content, supporting game developers with creative guidance, production support, and multi-platform release strategies to reach global audiences. Its catalog emphasizes accessible mechanics, stylized aesthetics, and engaging gameplay loops across platforms, enabling the creation and distribution of interactive experiences worldwide.

Skybound Entertainment

Venture Round in 2022
Skybound Entertainment, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is a multimedia company that develops, produces, and distributes television series, films, comic books, and interactive entertainment. The company publishes well‑known comic titles such as The Walking Dead, Invincible, Super Dinosaur, Thief of Thieves, Clone, Witch Doctor, Guarding the Globe, and The Astounding Wolf‑Man. It also operates an online gaming platform that offers interactive comics, games, and live events, and it sells related merchandise and virtual‑reality and tabletop content. Skybound’s creator‑first model emphasizes collaboration with creators and rapid delivery of content across multiple platforms.

TeamLiquid

Funding Round in 2022
TeamLiquid is a StarCraft community that runs a professional gaming team and agency specialized in building news and community websites. Its network consists for several websites, including teamliquid.net, liquiddota.com, liquidhearth.com, teamliquidpro.net, and liquidlegends.net. TeamLiquid’s professional gaming team has its foundations in StarCraft and has since expanded to other titles such as Dota, Super Smash Bros., League of Legends, and Heroes of the Storm and Hearthstone. TeamLiquid was started in 2002.

aXiomatic

Venture Round in 2022
aXiomatic is an esports and video gaming company that applies sports and entertainment expertise to enable engaging gaming experiences and to build a portfolio of holdings in the esports and video gaming industry. Through strategic partnerships, investments, and acquisitions, it connects esports groups with venues, technologies, media content, distribution partners, and capital to support growth. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, the organization provides financial resources and industry know-how to ambitious teams and ventures that create compelling gaming experiences for fans, fostering the development and expansion of esports and gaming enterprises.

Carv

Venture Round in 2022
Carv is a wearable device designed for skiing, offering real-time feedback to enhance technique. Built in collaboration with Olympians, Carv measures motion and pressure distribution, providing actionable insights via earphones during skiing. It connects wirelessly to smartphones, catering to casual skiers seeking simple feedback and advanced/professional skiers aiming for detailed metrics.

FRVR

Series A in 2022
FRVR is a gaming distribution platform that connects billions of players worldwide to engaging online games. It collaborates with game developers and innovative partners to deliver captivating content across various open and closed channels, democratizing game distribution beyond traditional app stores.

Loco

Series A in 2022
Loco is an Indian live game streaming and esports platform that hosts multiplayer social communities where gamers connect with audiences through live streams and arcade games, allowing players to showcase their skills and earn gameplay rewards.

Frameplay

Series A in 2021
Frameplay is a leader in in-game advertising, specializing in intrinsic advertising solutions for the video game industry. The company provides a transparent and self-serve platform that prioritizes a gamer-first experience, allowing brands to seamlessly integrate advertisements within gaming environments. Frameplay's tools empower advertisers with complete creative control over ad placements, ensuring that these advertisements align with the game's vision while delivering sophisticated data and analytics. This approach not only enables game developers to generate significant revenue but also facilitates advertisers in effectively reaching gamers worldwide.

DreamCraft

Series A in 2021
DreamCraft Entertainment Inc. is a game creation and monetization platform founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California. The company provides a user-friendly platform that enables video game modders to create, publish, and monetize games without the need for programming skills. By offering a no-code environment, DreamCraft equips users with tools to design, modify, and host their own games, facilitating a seamless experience for both creators and players across PC and mobile platforms. This approach empowers individuals to turn their gaming ideas into reality and potentially generate income from their creations.

Elvie

Series C in 2021
Elvie is a health and lifestyle brand developing smarter technology for women. They are committed to building extraordinary products that improve the health and lives of women everywhere and at all stages of life. Their first product, Elvie Trainer, is an award-winning app-connected Kegel trainer that helps women strengthen the pelvic floor via fun, five-minute workouts. Launched in October 2015 to great acclaim, they took the wellness industry by storm! Our street cred includes more than 12 awards for innovation and design, including the prestigious CES Innovation Award, the IDA Design Award, and the Red Dot Award. As a business, Elvie has been recognized as one of Wired’s ‘hottest start-ups" and named one of the 15 start-ups "to watch" by The Sunday Times, and both products have been featured in the Oscar nominee gift bags. They recently launched a second innovation: Elvie Pump, the world’s first silent wearable breast pump, which is making it possible for new mothers to pump anytime, anywhere. Elvie Pump received international praise following its unveiling on the catwalk at London Fashion Week and at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. In April 2019, Elvie announced a $42 million Series B led by IPGL and supported by Octopus Ventures and Impact Ventures. This represented the largest ever fundraise in femtech. This new round of financing will accelerate Elvie’s research and development efforts as well as help grow brand awareness and distribution for Elvie Pump and Elvie Trainer across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in London, UK, with offices also in New York City, the company has received numerous awards and raised more than $52 million in investment.

Elvie

Series C in 2021
Elvie is a health and lifestyle brand developing smarter technology for women. They are committed to building extraordinary products that improve the health and lives of women everywhere and at all stages of life. Their first product, Elvie Trainer, is an award-winning app-connected Kegel trainer that helps women strengthen the pelvic floor via fun, five-minute workouts. Launched in October 2015 to great acclaim, they took the wellness industry by storm! Our street cred includes more than 12 awards for innovation and design, including the prestigious CES Innovation Award, the IDA Design Award, and the Red Dot Award. As a business, Elvie has been recognized as one of Wired’s ‘hottest start-ups" and named one of the 15 start-ups "to watch" by The Sunday Times, and both products have been featured in the Oscar nominee gift bags. They recently launched a second innovation: Elvie Pump, the world’s first silent wearable breast pump, which is making it possible for new mothers to pump anytime, anywhere. Elvie Pump received international praise following its unveiling on the catwalk at London Fashion Week and at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. In April 2019, Elvie announced a $42 million Series B led by IPGL and supported by Octopus Ventures and Impact Ventures. This represented the largest ever fundraise in femtech. This new round of financing will accelerate Elvie’s research and development efforts as well as help grow brand awareness and distribution for Elvie Pump and Elvie Trainer across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in London, UK, with offices also in New York City, the company has received numerous awards and raised more than $52 million in investment.

Keen Games

Series B in 2021
An independent game developer specializing in sandbox-style games. Known for titles like 'Portal Knights' and 'Olympus Rising', Keen Games offers diverse gameplay experiences across various platforms.

Loco

Seed Round in 2021
Loco is an Indian live game streaming and esports platform that hosts multiplayer social communities where gamers connect with audiences through live streams and arcade games, allowing players to showcase their skills and earn gameplay rewards.

Double Loop Games

Series A in 2021
Double Loop Games Inc. is a mobile game studio founded in 2019 and located in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in designing and developing mobile games that focus on creating delightful and relaxing experiences. Its games are aimed at a broad audience, including individuals who may not typically identify as gamers, thereby making gaming more accessible. Through its commitment to delivering enjoyable gaming experiences, Double Loop Games seeks to cater to diverse player preferences and enhance engagement in the mobile gaming market.

Twin suns

Seed Round in 2021
Twin Suns Corp is a video game studio focused on developing action games for console and PC platforms. Founded by Tim Longo, Forest Swartout, and Jeff Morris, the company aims to deliver engaging and innovative gaming experiences through its AAA-class platform title, which will launch with an original franchise. Twin Suns strives to provide players worldwide with creative and unexpected experiences, positioning itself as a noteworthy player in the gaming industry.

FRVR

Convertible Note in 2021
FRVR is a gaming distribution platform that connects billions of players worldwide to engaging online games. It collaborates with game developers and innovative partners to deliver captivating content across various open and closed channels, democratizing game distribution beyond traditional app stores.

Double Loop Games

Venture Round in 2021
Double Loop Games Inc. is a mobile game studio founded in 2019 and located in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in designing and developing mobile games that focus on creating delightful and relaxing experiences. Its games are aimed at a broad audience, including individuals who may not typically identify as gamers, thereby making gaming more accessible. Through its commitment to delivering enjoyable gaming experiences, Double Loop Games seeks to cater to diverse player preferences and enhance engagement in the mobile gaming market.

Snow Print Studios

Venture Round in 2021
Snowprint Studios is a Stockholm-based game development company founded in 2015, comprised of industry veterans from notable companies such as King, DICE, Rovio, Unity, and Zynga. The studio focuses on creating mid-core mobile games, aiming to enhance the gaming experience by blending classic and contemporary design elements. With a commitment to delivering well-crafted mechanics, engaging aesthetics, and compelling characters, Snowprint Studios seeks to make rich and immersive gameplay accessible to everyday mobile gamers. Their flagship title, Legend of Solgard, exemplifies their mission to push the boundaries of mobile gaming while catering to a diverse audience.

Happy Volcano

Venture Round in 2021
Happy Volcano is an acclaimed game development studio creating interactive experiences for diverse audiences. Known for 'You Suck at Parking', where the objective is to stop, they've also released 'The Almost Gone' and 'Pixel Picasso'.

PlayerData

Series A in 2021
PlayerData Ltd. is a sports technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It develops PlayerData EDGE, a wearable system that integrates a base layer garment with embedded sensors and a detachable control module. The platform captures real‑time biometric, performance, and technique data for athletes and teams, enabling detailed analysis and feedback. PlayerData aims to make advanced training tools accessible to athletes at all levels, fostering a community that shares insights and promotes continuous improvement. The company focuses on delivering affordable, high‑quality wearable solutions that help users track and enhance their performance.

Lightfox Games

Seed Round in 2020
Lightfox Games, Inc. is a mobile game development company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2019. The company specializes in designing and developing multiplayer mobile game applications aimed at fostering social connections among players. By creating engaging gaming experiences, Lightfox seeks to inspire a new generation of mobile gamers and to set high standards for socially connected video games. Their games are developed through collaboration among various amateur game developers, emphasizing the importance of community and strong social bonds in the gaming experience.

Zwift

Series C in 2020
Zwift is a California-based developer of an interactive fitness platform that transforms indoor cycling and running into social, immersive experiences. The platform pairs with stationary trainers and treadmills to let users ride or run in virtual landscapes, train together, and compete with friends online. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on bringing outdoor exercise indoors through gaming technology and also markets gear, clothing, accessories, and gift cards online.

Polyarc

Series B in 2020
Polyarc, Inc. is a video game development studio based in Seattle, Washington, established in 2015. The company specializes in creating immersive experiences through virtual reality, focusing on action, adventure, and story-driven games. Its flagship title, Moss, showcases the studio's commitment to innovation and high-quality design. Polyarc aims to build new and original worlds, leveraging the unique capabilities of virtual reality to engage players in both single and multiplayer formats within three-dimensional environments.

FitXR

Series A in 2020
FitXR is an immersive fitness platform that utilizes augmented and virtual reality technology to enhance the workout experience. The company focuses on making fitness enjoyable and accessible through its virtual fitness studio, which replicates the energy and camaraderie of group workouts in a home setting. FitXR offers a range of total body workouts designed by fitness experts, emphasizing fun and social interaction to motivate users. By combining engaging content with effective training, FitXR aims to create a movement that encourages individuals to stay active and healthy.

NURVV

Series A in 2020
NURVV, headquartered in Twickenham, United Kingdom, specializes in developing advanced insoles equipped with sensors and a companion coaching application. This technology provides runners with detailed insights into their running techniques and potential injury risks, helping them improve performance and prevent injuries through personalized guidance.

Edgegap

Seed Round in 2019
Edgegap Technologies Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, specializes in gaming infrastructure services. The company's core offering is edge computing, which empowers video game studios, publishers, and developers to manage multiplayer environments more efficiently, reducing latency and enhancing player experience. Edgegap's unique solutions enable gaming companies to offload management complexities, thereby reducing costs and improving overall performance.

LIV

Series A in 2019
LIV is a Prague-based company that develops virtual reality software and extended reality capture technology for creating, publishing, and sharing immersive VR experiences. Its platform provides a full-stack content creation toolset that enables developers and creators to build immersive VR games and entertainment content and to share these experiences with audiences. The company focuses on empowering VR creators to live stream experiences in real time, turning passive viewers into active participants. Since launching in 2018, LIV has driven over 1.5 billion views, reflecting strong engagement with its audience-centric approach to VR storytelling and gameplay.

Flavourworks

Series A in 2019
Flavourworks Ltd is a London-based game studio founded in 2015 that specializes in developing video games which merge filmed content featuring real actors with interactive narrative gameplay. The company has created a proprietary touch video technology that allows players to engage directly with the on-screen content by controlling the actors' choices through touchscreen interactions. This innovative approach enables players to experience personalized storylines shaped by their decisions, providing a unique blend of cinematic intensity and immersive gameplay. Flavourworks aims to deliver distinctive and engaging experiences to a wide audience, redefining the boundaries of traditional storytelling in video games.
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