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BITKRAFT Ventures

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

BITKRAFT Ventures stands as a prominent early-stage investment platform dedicated to the global gaming, esports, and interactive media sectors. With a specialized focus, the firm leverages its deep industry expertise and extensive network to identify and support groundbreaking companies across various stages, from pre-seed to Series B+. Their investment thesis centers on the belief that interactive entertainment is becoming the most dominant form of media, driving innovation in areas like Web3, the creator economy, and artificial intelligence. The firm has demonstrated significant growth in its capital base, reflecting strong investor confidence in its specialized approach. In June 2022, BITKRAFT successfully closed its third fund, BITKRAFT Ventures Fund III, at an oversubscribed $220 million. This fund, alongside previous vehicles and a dedicated token fund, contributes to the firm's total assets under management exceeding $700 million. This substantial capital pool enables BITKRAFT to make meaningful investments and provide follow-on support to its portfolio companies. BITKRAFT Ventures typically targets initial investments ranging from $500,000 to $10 million, though they have the flexibility to deploy larger sums for later-stage opportunities. Their portfolio spans over 100 companies globally, including notable names such as Inworld AI, The Sandbox, and Immutable, showcasing their broad reach and impact within the interactive entertainment ecosystem. Beyond capital, BITKRAFT emphasizes providing strategic guidance, operational support, and access to their vast industry network, positioning themselves as a value-add partner for founders building the future of interactive experiences.

Investor Profile

BITKRAFT Ventures has backed more than 183 startups, with 16 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 109 rounds, about 60% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany, Israel.
  • Strong thematic focus on Gaming, Video Games, Online Games.
  • Led 11 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $10M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (53%)
  • Series A (25%)
  • Series Unknown (7%)
  • Series B (6%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)
  • Initial Coin Offering (3%)
  • Series C (2%)
  • Angel (1%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (58%)
  • Germany (7%)
  • Israel (5%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)
  • Canada (3%)
  • Singapore (3%)
  • Australia (2%)
  • Hong Kong (2%)
  • India (2%)
  • Brazil (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Gaming
  • Video Games
  • Online Games
  • Blockchain
  • Software
  • Pc Games
  • Esports
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Virtual Reality
  • Web3
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does BITKRAFT Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 7
Yield Guild Games
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 11
Delphi Ventures
North America, Midland, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman
Co-Investments: 13
1Up Ventures
North America, Washington, United States, Kirkland
Co-Investments: 15
Makers Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 7
Fabric Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 9
Animoca Brands
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Cyberport
Co-Investments: 12
Sony Innovation Fund
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 8
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 8
Galaxy Interactive
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 13

Which angels does BITKRAFT Ventures often collaborate with?

NM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
Gabby Dizon
Asia, Rizal, Philippines, Pasig
Shared Deals: 2
Dennis Fong
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 4
KL
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 6
AL
Europe, Oslo, Norway
Shared Deals: 3
ET
North America, Florida, United States, Brooksville
Shared Deals: 2
SB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 4
SB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
CK
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
TV
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 4

What are some of recent deals done by BITKRAFT Ventures?

Circle Games

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

Circle Games is a mobile gaming company dedicated to create high-quality experiences with user-centered design.

GamingOnline Games
SeedJul 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,250,000

Distinct Possibility Studios operates as a game development studio.

Developer PlatformGaming
Series UnknownJul 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $30,500,000
Donut

New York, New York, United States

Donut is the first crypto agentic browser that uses the finest crypto in-domain model and a swarm of browsing agents.

Pre SeedMay 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Mythik

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Mythik operates as an entertainment company.

FilmMedia and Entertainment
SeedMay 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Tarta Labs

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Tarta Labs is transforming anime IP by integrating AI-powered creation, interactive gaming, and decentralized ownership

ComputerGamingOnline Games
Pre SeedMar 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Liminal Experiences

Santa Monica, California, United States

Liminal is a brand-new user-generated content game for narrative action role-playing games.

SeedMar 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,800,000
welevel

München, Bayern, Germany

welevel aim is to craft spectacular gaming experiences, designed by players, for players.

Computer
SeedMar 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,700,000
Beamable

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Beamable develops a decentralized infrastructure for gaming to add social, commerce, and content management features to their games.

Developer APIsDeveloper PlatformGamingPrivate Cloud
Series AFeb 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,500,000
Appcharge

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Appcharge provides a global payment solution for direct-to-consumer sales.

GamingMobile PaymentsPaymentsVideo Games
Series ANov 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $26,000,000
Ruckus Games

Plano, Texas, United States

Ruckus Games is to create unparalleled player experiences through style interactivity and emergence.

ComputerGamingVideo Games
Series ANov 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $19,000,000