BITKRAFT Ventures

BITKRAFT Ventures, established in 2015, is a global venture capital firm headquartered in Berlin, with offices in major digital entertainment hubs such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, London, Madrid, and Lisbon. The firm, led by German serial entrepreneur Jens Hilgers, specializes in early-stage investments in the gaming and esports industries, spanning North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. BITKRAFT Ventures focuses on game developers, gaming platforms, gaming-related technology, and emerging sectors like web3, virtual reality, and blockchain applications.

Malte Barth

Founding Partner

Jasper Brand

Partner

Jonathan Huang

Principal

Benedikt Hubenthal

Associate

Ben Naylor

Analyst

Carlos Pereira

Partner

Scott Rupp

General Partner

Justin Swart

Associate

Anuj Tandon

Partner

Jamie Wallace

Associate

Past deals in Sports

Karate Combat

Venture Round in 2023
Karate Combat is a professional organization focused on revitalizing the martial art of karate through a dynamic combat sports league. It organizes full-contact events held in various exotic locations worldwide, allowing fighters to compete under rules designed to promote continuous action. The organization aims to deliver high-quality, engaging fights akin to Hollywood productions, enhancing the viewer experience. In addition to hosting tournaments and events, Karate Combat also provides training opportunities and sells tickets for its competitions. For inquiries, the organization offers contact via phone and email.

Wagr

Series A in 2022
Wagr is an online sports betting mobile application based in the United States. The platform enables users to make and share sports bets with friends, facilitating social interaction within the betting experience. Users can challenge friends, create groups, and track leaderboards, effectively blending social media features with sports betting. By focusing on the social aspects of gambling, Wagr aims to engage users in a rapidly expanding market.

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.

Strafe

Seed Round in 2019
Strafe is a lifestyle application designed for the global e-sports audience, enabling fans to stay informed about news, matches, and results in the rapidly expanding e-sports sector. The platform offers features such as real-time scores, statistics, and comprehensive updates on major e-sports games. Additionally, Strafe includes a social betting game, enhancing user engagement by allowing fans to track their favorite teams and players through timely updates. With a growing monthly user base, Strafe is positioned to tap into the vast potential of the approximately 300 million people who follow e-sports worldwide.

The Action Network

Series B in 2019
The Action Network is a sports media start-up that builds products and creates content to inform and entertain the sports bettor

Runtime

Seed Round in 2018
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.
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