Sisu Game Ventures

Sisu Game Ventures is a Helsinki, Finland-based pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital firm dedicated to funding the next generation of founders in the global games industry. Established by industry veterans Mo Fadl, Paul Bragiel, and Jussi Laakkonen, the firm leverages its deep expertise and extensive network to identify and support promising game studios from their earliest stages. Their core mission is to be the first institutional investor for innovative teams, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support.

Sisu Game Ventures focuses on backing strong, founder-led teams with compelling visions for new games or gaming technologies. They are sector-specific, exclusively investing in companies within the interactive entertainment space, which allows them to offer highly specialized mentorship and connections. The firm prides itself on its hands-on approach, working closely with portfolio companies on critical aspects such as product development, talent acquisition, go-to-market strategies, and securing follow-on funding rounds.

With their inaugural fund, Sisu Game Ventures successfully raised €10 million (approximately $10.8 million), which they intend to deploy across a significant number of early-stage companies. Their typical initial investment ranges from €200,000 to €500,000 (approximately $216,000 to $540,000), positioning them as a crucial early partner for emerging game developers. The fund aims to make 25 to 30 initial investments, demonstrating a strategy of broad diversification within the high-growth gaming sector. This approach allows them to capture a wide array of innovative concepts and teams, fostering a robust portfolio designed to capitalize on the dynamic evolution of the global games market.