Investors in Game Development

The MVC manages a €10 million fund by investing equity in start-up companies operating within the digital economy and innovative economic sectors that contribute significant value to the Maltese economy. Eligible companies may include those involved in video game development, fintech, e-sports, life sciences, pharma, green energy, the filming industry, agritech, AI, communications, electronics, financial services, medical devices, software, bluewater industries, and digital technology. Start-up companies operating in innovative economic sectors will have access to the newly established fund, with each start-up being eligible for up to €500,000 in the form of equity investment. The investment by the fund will be pari-passu with that of private venture capital investors. The Malta Government Venture Capital Limited will be the sole entity responsible for administering this scheme.

SpielFabrique SpielFabrique is an accelerator program for start-ups and young entrepreneurs in the games market. This program puts the focus on a comprehensive mentoring offer and an excellent network of companies, gaming experts, financiers and renowned program partners, such as Microsoft and ARTE France. Together we ensure that game developers can reach their goals more professionally, faster and more efficiently.

We are a US venture capital fund investing 100k-1M USD in early stage software startups in Central & Eastern Europe. SMOK Ventures is an early-stage US venture capital fund, investing in software and gaming startups in pre-seed & seed stage in the CEE region. SMOK Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Warsaw, Poland.

Nordic Game Ventures specializes in investing exclusively in early-stage game development and games ecosystem SME companies across the Nordic region (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden). The firm focuses on companies that demonstrate outstanding team competence, exceptional content, and a robust market approach. Their portfolio strategy emphasizes diversification and balance, supporting startups through to follow-on investments across various subsectors. Nordic Game Ventures adopts a disciplined, no-leverage approach to fund composition and risk management. As a local, sector-specific expert, Nordic Game Ventures serves as a super-connector and co-investor with a vested interest in the Nordic games industry, making it an attractive partner for global investors seeking opportunities in this dynamic sector.