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Play Ventures

Singapore · Invests in Global; Europe; Asia; MENA; US; LATAM · Website

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Pre-SeedSeedConsumer Apps & SocialGamingB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSales & Marketing Tech

Thesis

Play Ventures invests early in the most promising game studios, consumer apps with gaming mechanics, and the B2B infrastructure powering the gaming ecosystem. They believe gaming is the dominant entertainment medium ($200B+) and 'playable apps' represent a massive $80B+ opportunity.

Likely not a fit for

Avoids AAA game studios (too capital intensive), pure hardware plays, late-stage companies, and non-gaming B2B SaaS unless specifically serving the gaming industry.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$175M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

14 contacts on file

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Henric Suuronen

General PartnerFounding Partner · Primary contact

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Harri Manninen

General PartnerFounding Partner

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Phylicia Koh

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Anton Backman

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Kenrick Drijkoningen

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Juha Lindell

Platform & OpsDirector of Platform

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Florent Simon

PrincipalPrincipal

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Joe Burridge

Platform & OpsHead of Talent

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Jason Chan

Head of Compliance, Finance & Operations

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Eliana Kim

Platform & OpsHead of Events

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Rishi Shanmugam

Senior Associate - Finance & Operations

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Zhende Low

Assistant Manager - Finance & Operations

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Michail Katkoff

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Selin Esin

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Portfolio

ReworksEcommerce Marketplaces

Reworks.com is a domain for sale. The company is not currently active.

Mod

Mod.io provides a cross-platform solution for the delivery of user-generated content (UGC) and mods in games across PC, Console, Mobile, and VR. Their platform offers white label integration, end-to-end content management, and monetization solutions tailored for game studios and publishers.

Mobile Premier League
Mainframe Industries
Biggergames

Bigger Games is a mobile gaming company founded in 2019, known for creating engaging games like Kitchen Masters. The company focuses on crafting intuitive games that make fun effortless and meaningful.

Social FirstGaming

Social First is a game studio focused on creating social experiences through multiplayer and MMO games that span decades, allowing players to form meaningful relationships globally.

App ChargeFintech Payments

Appcharge is a payments company built by people who’ve spent years inside game studios, offering a DTC platform tailored for mobile game monetization.

ScenarioGaming

Scenario is an AI-powered content generation platform that enables users to create on-brand visuals across images, video, and 3D. The platform allows teams to train custom AI models and leverage various AI applications to enhance production efficiency while maintaining brand consistency.

PVX
EloeloMedia Entertainment

Eloelo is redefining how users and creators interact, engage, and connect as a new-age Live Media & Entertainment platform. It seamlessly blends interactive live streams, chats, and creator tools to create a vibrant, engaging experience tailored for young Indians, bridging communication through video and audio formats across multiple Indian languages.

Cypher GamesGaming

Cypher Games is a technology company building AI-powered mobile apps used by over 300 million people worldwide. The company focuses on creating engaging games that combine art, data, and technology, with a mission to set new standards in mobile gaming.

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Play Ventures Research Report Firm Overview Play Ventures is a specialized venture capital firm focused exclusively on gaming and consumer applications. Founded by successful gaming entrepreneurs Henric Suuronen and Harri Manninen, the firm has established itself as one of the leading investors in the global gaming ecosystem. With $175 million in assets under management across two funds, Play Vent…

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