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 Hübenthal

Associate

Piers Kicks

Venture Partner

Ben Naylor

Analyst

Carlos Pereira

Partner

Scott Rupp

General Partner

Justin Swart

Principal

Anuj Tandon

Partner

Jamie Wallace

Associate

Past deals in Streaming

Noice

Series A in 2023
Noice is an early-stage startup focused on creating a live streaming platform tailored for gamers. The platform incorporates interactive features that foster community engagement, allowing gamers to connect with one another and expand their audiences. By positioning itself within one of the fastest-growing segments of the gaming industry, Noice aims to provide a supportive environment that enhances the gaming experience and encourages collaboration among users.

Arcturus

Series A in 2022
Arcturus is a software company that specializes in the post-production and streaming of volumetric videos. The company's platform, Holosuite, enables creatives to finesse and amplify volumetric captures to fit artistic and production goals. HoloSuite is designed to author, edit, and stream volumetrically captured performers so that producers can create immersive virtual and augmented reality experiences using live-action performances.

Audiotool

Venture Round in 2022
Audiotool is a free online music production studio that allows creators to produce, collaborate, and share music directly in their browsers. The platform offers a comprehensive suite for music mixing and creation, featuring a crowdsourced library that enhances the music-making experience. Users can store their creations digitally, benefiting from cloud support that facilitates easy access and sharing of their content. Audiotool's focus on collaboration empowers musicians to work together seamlessly, making it simpler for them to produce and publish their music.

Arcturus

Seed Round in 2021
Arcturus is a software company that specializes in the post-production and streaming of volumetric videos. The company's platform, Holosuite, enables creatives to finesse and amplify volumetric captures to fit artistic and production goals. HoloSuite is designed to author, edit, and stream volumetrically captured performers so that producers can create immersive virtual and augmented reality experiences using live-action performances.

Boom.tv

Series A in 2020
BoomTV is an Esports entertainment platform that provides tools to automate score tracking, streaming, and generating event hubs. Their mission is to enable communities to easily produce and partake in virtual Esports. At the core of it all is our self-driving Esports technology layer that provides a one-button solution for anyone to create, participate, and/or spectate Esports content.

Veritas Entertainment

Venture Round in 2020
Veritas Entertainment is a company focused on advancing esports within the sports and entertainment sector. It has developed an esports platform that facilitates the hosting and streaming of professional gaming competitions. This platform is versatile, catering to both large gaming festivals and smaller community events, allowing gamers to compete while engaging a broader audience through live streaming. By providing these services, Veritas Entertainment aims to enhance the visibility and popularity of esports, making it a key player in the entertainment industry.

Five Vectors

Seed Round in 2019
Five Vectors Inc. is a media company founded in 2019, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with an additional office in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in creating music tailored for the gaming and sports industries. It employs a data-driven approach to develop and distribute content, aiming to meet the evolving demands of a diverse audience across various entertainment platforms. As the gaming landscape shifts towards a more device-agnostic model, Five Vectors focuses on curating entertainment products that resonate with specific audiences, utilizing organic data collection to inform its offerings. The company believes in the power of music visualization through video and streaming platforms, using content as a marketing tool to enhance user engagement and drive monetization opportunities within the entertainment ecosystem. Through its innovative infrastructure, Five Vectors seeks to connect the music and gaming sectors, addressing existing gaps and fostering new experiences for users.

Quarterback

Seed Round in 2018
Quarterback Inc. is a company that operates a fan engagement platform designed for gamers, streamers, sports teams, and content creators. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Quarterback facilitates continuous engagement between influencers and their audiences by enabling the creation of fan-club gaming leagues. These leagues allow participants to host daily challenges, compete globally, and offer various perks, helping to enhance the gaming experience for fans and influencers alike. As esports continues to expand, Quarterback aims to transform how enthusiasts interact, fostering a new language of engagement that integrates esports talents and streamers into the gameplay of their fans.

Boom.tv

Seed Round in 2016
BoomTV is an Esports entertainment platform that provides tools to automate score tracking, streaming, and generating event hubs. Their mission is to enable communities to easily produce and partake in virtual Esports. At the core of it all is our self-driving Esports technology layer that provides a one-button solution for anyone to create, participate, and/or spectate Esports content.
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