BITKRAFT Ventures

BITKRAFT Ventures, founded in 2015 by German entrepreneur Jens Hilgers, is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, with a global presence in key cities such as Berlin, Los Angeles, New York, London, Madrid, and Lisbon. The firm specializes in investments across various sectors of digital entertainment, focusing on video games and esports. BITKRAFT targets game developers, gaming platforms, and gaming-related technologies, as well as emerging areas like web3, virtual reality, augmented reality, and blockchain applications. With a team that spans significant hubs of digital innovation, BITKRAFT Ventures aims to support the growth and development of interactive media and gaming industries.

Jasper Brand

Partner

Martin Garcia

CFO

Jonathan Huang

Principal

Benedikt Hubenthal

Associate

Ben Naylor

Analyst

Carlos Pereira

Partner

Justin Swart

Associate

Anuj Tandon

Partner

Jamie Wallace

Associate

Malte Barth

Founding General Partner

Past deals in Germany

Bayes Esports

Seed Round in 2022
Bayes Esports Solutions GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing a data distribution platform tailored for the esports industry. The company offers BEDEX, an esports data exchange platform, which provides clients with official, live data for popular game titles. By delivering high-quality data directly from the source, Bayes serves a diverse ecosystem of clients including media organizations, licensed betting operators, and digital service providers. Their focus is on enabling these clients to utilize and monetize esports data effectively, covering various applications from analytics to community engagement. Bayes Esports aims to enhance the understanding and accessibility of esports data, supporting the growth of the industry as a whole.

Legendary Play

Series A in 2022
Legendary Play is a mobile game development studio based in Berlin, Germany, established in 2017. The company specializes in creating esports manager games that cater to the interests of esports fans. By utilizing real-time simulation, Legendary Play develops engaging gameplay that captures the excitement of multiplayer online battle arena games. Their games allow players to adapt tactics in real time, enhancing the competitive experience and providing an authentic representation of esports dynamics.

Anzu.io

Series B in 2022
Anzu.io, Inc. is an advertising technology company that specializes in integrating brand advertisements into digital gaming environments, including mobile, PC, console, and the metaverse. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, with an office in Berlin, Anzu provides a non-disruptive in-game advertising solution that enhances player experience while enabling advertisers to connect with their target audiences programmatically. The company utilizes a patented 3D ad tracking engine to measure ad viewability in games, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Anzu's platform supports various game engines and offers developers a full-suite ad monetization solution that allows for seamless ad placements, thereby generating consistent revenue. The company has garnered support from prominent investors such as Sony Innovation Fund, NBCUniversal, and PayPal Ventures, as it strives to improve the advertising landscape for brands, developers, and gamers alike.

Anzu.io

Series B in 2021
Anzu.io, Inc. is an advertising technology company that specializes in integrating brand advertisements into digital gaming environments, including mobile, PC, console, and the metaverse. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, with an office in Berlin, Anzu provides a non-disruptive in-game advertising solution that enhances player experience while enabling advertisers to connect with their target audiences programmatically. The company utilizes a patented 3D ad tracking engine to measure ad viewability in games, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Anzu's platform supports various game engines and offers developers a full-suite ad monetization solution that allows for seamless ad placements, thereby generating consistent revenue. The company has garnered support from prominent investors such as Sony Innovation Fund, NBCUniversal, and PayPal Ventures, as it strives to improve the advertising landscape for brands, developers, and gamers alike.

Runtime

Series A in 2020
Runtime GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in producing and selling sports nutritional products aimed at optimizing the mental and physical potential of gamers worldwide. The company offers a range of products, including protein supplements, performance drinks, vitamins, minerals, and BCAAs, which are designed to enhance cognitive function and support physical performance. Their products, such as buff food, runtime shakers, and starter packs, are available for purchase online, catering to the needs of casual gamers seeking to improve their mental and physical conditions for peak performance.

Legendary Play

Seed Round in 2019
Legendary Play is a mobile game development studio based in Berlin, Germany, established in 2017. The company specializes in creating esports manager games that cater to the interests of esports fans. By utilizing real-time simulation, Legendary Play develops engaging gameplay that captures the excitement of multiplayer online battle arena games. Their games allow players to adapt tactics in real time, enhancing the competitive experience and providing an authentic representation of esports dynamics.

Lofelt

Series A in 2019
Lofelt is developing cutting-edge haptic technology. Their aim is to provide the most remarkable haptic experiences on the market – spearheading the adoption of high-definition haptics in mobile, AR/VR, headset and gaming industries. Their first consumer product was the Basslet - a wearable watch-sized subwoofer. They are currently working with world-renowned brands to improve the user experience in some of the most recognized consumer products and they recently partnered with Razer to launch the Razer Nari Ultimate Wireless Headset. As a deep tech company in the heart of Berlin, they stay true to German engineering heritage while growing our business globally. They are an efficient, meticulous and fast-moving company driven by a dynamic team. Their hardware mechanics, electrical engineers, software developers, product designers and business professionals come together to create truly remarkable haptic experiences.

Legendary Play

Seed Round in 2017
Legendary Play is a mobile game development studio based in Berlin, Germany, established in 2017. The company specializes in creating esports manager games that cater to the interests of esports fans. By utilizing real-time simulation, Legendary Play develops engaging gameplay that captures the excitement of multiplayer online battle arena games. Their games allow players to adapt tactics in real time, enhancing the competitive experience and providing an authentic representation of esports dynamics.

Bayes Esports

Series A in 2017
Bayes Esports Solutions GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing a data distribution platform tailored for the esports industry. The company offers BEDEX, an esports data exchange platform, which provides clients with official, live data for popular game titles. By delivering high-quality data directly from the source, Bayes serves a diverse ecosystem of clients including media organizations, licensed betting operators, and digital service providers. Their focus is on enabling these clients to utilize and monetize esports data effectively, covering various applications from analytics to community engagement. Bayes Esports aims to enhance the understanding and accessibility of esports data, supporting the growth of the industry as a whole.

Esports Business Solution

Seed Round in 2015
Esports Business Solutions is an eSports media and technology company. The company is listed in the commercial register of the local court Charlottenburg (Berlin). Founded in 2014, EBS is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
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