At a Glance
BITKRAFT Ventures has established itself as the leading investment firm focused exclusively on the intersection of gaming, esports, and interactive media technologies. Founded by serial entrepreneur Jens Hilgers, who previously built ESL into one of the world's largest esports companies before its acquisition by MTG, the Berlin-based firm leverages deep industry expertise to identify and accelerate companies reshaping digital entertainment and virtual experiences. The firm's investment portfolio spans game development studios, esports infrastructure companies, creator economy platforms, and emerging technologies like blockchain gaming and virtual reality. Notable investments include Discord during its early growth phase, Roblox before its public market debut, and numerous successful game studios across mobile, PC, and console platforms. BITKRAFT Ventures typically writes checks ranging from $500K to $10M, participating in funding rounds from pre-seed through Series B. The firm's sector focus has expanded beyond pure gaming to encompass what it terms 'synthetic media' and virtual world technologies, positioning it at the forefront of the creator economy and metaverse investment themes. With approximately $275M in assets under management across multiple fund vehicles, BITKRAFT has become the go-to institutional investor for entrepreneurs building the next generation of interactive entertainment platforms. The firm's geographic reach spans North America, Europe, and Asia, reflecting the global nature of the gaming industry. Beyond capital, BITKRAFT provides portfolio companies with access to its extensive network of gaming industry executives, content creators, and strategic partners. The firm has demonstrated strong portfolio performance, with multiple exits through acquisitions by major gaming companies and strategic players. BITKRAFT's investment thesis extends into adjacent sectors where gaming technologies create new market opportunities, including education technology, social platforms, and enterprise applications of game engines and virtual environments. This focused approach has allowed the firm to develop specialized knowledge and relationships that generic technology investors cannot match.
“Invests in gaming, esports, and interactive media companies across seed to growth stages.”
BITKRAFT Ventures has raised multiple fund vehicles since its 2017 founding, growing its assets under management to approximately $275M. The firm's fund progression reflects the maturation of gaming and esports as institutional investment categories, with later funds commanding larger commitments from limited partners. Fund performance has been supported by the broader growth of the gaming industry and successful exits from early portfolio investments, establishing BITKRAFT's track record as a specialized gaming-focused investor.
Malte Barth
Founding General Partner, BITKRAFT Ventures
Moritz Baier-Lentz
Partner, BITKRAFT Ventures
Scott Rupp
Founding General Partner, BITKRAFT Ventures
BITKRAFT Ventures primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
BITKRAFT Ventures is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
BITKRAFT Ventures focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
BITKRAFT Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $100K to $5M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
BITKRAFT Ventures manages approximately $275M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
