LvlUp Ventures

LvlUp Ventures, established in 2019, is a global venture capital firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It invests in and accelerates early-stage startups across diverse sectors such as AI, gaming, consumer tech, and fintech, with a presence in major startup hubs worldwide. LvlUp reviews thousands of applications annually, leveraging its extensive ecosystem and industry expertise to support founders and create category-defining companies. The firm offers bespoke acceleration programs, direct investments, and strategic partnerships, with a track record of producing top-quartile companies and a low failure rate.

Mandeep Chhabra

Venture Scout

Zac DelVecchio

Venture Partner

Yolanda Guo

Associate

Ben Kromnick

Venture Partner

Adam Ned

Principal

Anthony Tijerino

Venture Partner

Nigel Wright

Venture Associate

Past deals in eSports

BearClaw Gaming

Pre Seed Round in 2025
BearClaw Gaming, established in 2020 and based in Seoul, South Korea, is an esports organization dedicated to fostering global connectivity among players. It aims to innovate the esports scene through novel ideas and technology. The company provides a platform for gamers to engage, collaborate, and learn, with professional players teaching and competing on stage to raise brand awareness. This platform encourages gamers to share their experiences and enhance their skills.

En Garde

Pre Seed Round in 2025
En Garde is a mobile application designed for gamers, allowing them to earn money by playing popular games such as Clash Royale and Valorant. The platform matches users with similar skill levels, facilitating competitive gameplay in a quick and efficient manner. By offering a leaderboard-focused experience, En Garde enhances the gaming experience while providing an opportunity for players to monetize their skills.

Matchfy

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Matchfy enables sport leagues, teams, and venues upsell to their fans and attendees like never before.

En Garde

Pre Seed Round in 2024
En Garde is a mobile application designed for gamers, allowing them to earn money by playing popular games such as Clash Royale and Valorant. The platform matches users with similar skill levels, facilitating competitive gameplay in a quick and efficient manner. By offering a leaderboard-focused experience, En Garde enhances the gaming experience while providing an opportunity for players to monetize their skills.

Versus

Series A in 2023
VersusGame offers creators and brands the opportunity to cultivate a community with an interactive content solution
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