Play Ventures
Overview
Play Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund that invests in free-to-play and Web3 game studios, as well as game services startups from around the world . The fund was founded in 2018 by former gaming entrepreneurs .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Premier League | Sep 2021 | Series E | Co-investor |
| Kratos Studios | Jan 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Greenhorn Wellness Private Limited | Apr 2025 | Series B | Lead |
| Cypher Games | Sep 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Appcharge | Aug 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
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Key People
Harri Manninen
Founding Partner
Henric Suuronen
Founding Partner
Anton Backman
General Partner
Phylicia Koh
General Partner
Michail Katkoff
Venture Partner
Florent Simon
Principal
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Play Ventures based?
Play Ventures is headquartered in Singapore.
When was Play Ventures founded?
Play Ventures was founded in 2018.
How many portfolio companies does Play Ventures have?
Play Ventures has 38 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Play Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Mobile Premier League, Kratos Studios, Greenhorn Wellness Private Limited, Cypher Games, Appcharge.
What was Play Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Play Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Appcharge in 2025.
What sectors does Play Ventures focus on?
Play Ventures focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Play Ventures focus on?
Play Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Play Ventures's AUM?
Play Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $250.0M and $500.0M.