Play Ventures

Play Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm, founded in 2018, that makes global investments in early-stage gaming startups. The firm backs pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, with emphasis on free-to-play and Web3 gaming, and also engages with esports and game services sectors. It manages venture funds and seeks to build a diversified, globally distributed portfolio of gaming companies, providing strategic support and capital to help them scale.

Kenrick Drijkoningen

General Partner

Phylicia Koh

Vice President

Harri Manninen

Managing Partner

Henric Suuronen

Managing Partner

Past deals in Streaming

EloElo

Series B in 2025
EloElo is a live social entertainment software platform that enables content creators to host interactive broadcasts and engage fans through audio and video chat rooms with built-in games. The platform serves as a digital gathering space where audiences can unwind, interact with influencers, and participate in activities during live sessions, combining live video, voice chat, and social games to foster real-time connection between creators and their communities.

Ray Browser

Seed Round in 2024
Ray is a specialized web browser designed for gamers, offering cutting-edge features like optimized speed and reliability. It enhances gameplay experiences and empowers developers to innovate within the gaming industry.

Sizzle

Seed Round in 2022
Sizzle is an innovative web service that utilizes artificial intelligence to create condensed highlights from gaming videos on platforms like Twitch and YouTube. By transforming lengthy gameplay sessions, such as a 20-minute Fortnite video, into concise five-minute summaries, Sizzle addresses the needs of the 700 million gaming fans who often find long livestreams overwhelming and highlight compilations insufficient. The platform captures key moments in chronological order, allowing viewers to experience the full narrative of streams from popular figures like Ninja and Daequan. Sizzle provides a streamlined option for fans seeking engaging content without the extensive time commitment, enhancing the viewing experience for both casual and dedicated audiences. More information about Sizzle can be found at www.sizzle.gg.

LoupeDeck

Funding Round in 2021
Loupedeck Ltd is a Finnish company founded in 2016, specializing in the design and manufacture of customized editing consoles aimed at enhancing the user experience in photo, video, audio editing, and live streaming. The company’s products are designed to streamline workflows for both professional and amateur creators, facilitating a more ergonomic and creative editing process. By focusing on intuitive design, Loupedeck aims to eliminate barriers between creative vision and execution, allowing users to edit more efficiently and effectively. Its consoles are marketed through various retailers and distributors across the globe, reflecting the company's commitment to improving the craft of digital content creation.

Mainframe Industries

Series A in 2020
Mainframe Industries is a game development company founded in 2019, with headquarters in both Helsinki, Finland, and Reykjavik, Iceland. The company specializes in creating an open-world, social sandbox MMO designed for cloud gaming, which enables cross-platform play across mobile devices, PCs, and televisions. By leveraging the expertise of teams with backgrounds in AAA, MMO, and mobile gaming, Mainframe aims to enhance the gaming experience through friction-free access from social networks and streaming platforms. This innovative approach is intended to broaden the creative possibilities for game developers and provide players with immersive gaming experiences.

Mainframe Industries

Seed Round in 2019
Mainframe Industries is a game development company founded in 2019, with headquarters in both Helsinki, Finland, and Reykjavik, Iceland. The company specializes in creating an open-world, social sandbox MMO designed for cloud gaming, which enables cross-platform play across mobile devices, PCs, and televisions. By leveraging the expertise of teams with backgrounds in AAA, MMO, and mobile gaming, Mainframe aims to enhance the gaming experience through friction-free access from social networks and streaming platforms. This innovative approach is intended to broaden the creative possibilities for game developers and provide players with immersive gaming experiences.
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