Play Ventures

Play Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in Singapore. The company specializes in investing globally in startups within the gaming and gaming services sectors, focusing on pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. Play Ventures emphasizes opportunities in free-to-play and web3 gaming, aiming to support innovative companies that shape the future of the gaming industry. Through its strategic investments, Play Ventures seeks to nurture a diverse portfolio of gaming-related ventures.

Harri Manninen

Founding Partner

Past deals in Finland

Black Block

Funding Round in 2024
Black Block is a remote-first gaming studio based in Helsinki, Finland, specializing in the development of blockchain-enabled games. The team consists of industry veterans with extensive experience in creating successful franchises across various gaming formats, including mobile and AAA titles. Currently, Black Block is focused on developing "The Sprawl," an upcoming massively multiplayer online game (MMO) that integrates blockchain technology. In addition to this project, the company operates a game development platform designed for multiplayer virtual city games, which allows users to engage with web3 sandbox 3D city environments that incorporate blockchain and NFTs.

Tower Pop

Seed Round in 2023
Tower Pop is a mobile gaming company based in Finland, established in 2020, specializing in the tower defense genre. The company aims to innovate within this traditional gaming format by offering a unique version that enhances the gameplay experience for players. Tower Pop's focus is on transforming how tower defense games are played, providing fresh concepts while maintaining the core elements that fans of the genre appreciate.

Black Block

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Black Block is a remote-first gaming studio based in Helsinki, Finland, specializing in the development of blockchain-enabled games. The team consists of industry veterans with extensive experience in creating successful franchises across various gaming formats, including mobile and AAA titles. Currently, Black Block is focused on developing "The Sprawl," an upcoming massively multiplayer online game (MMO) that integrates blockchain technology. In addition to this project, the company operates a game development platform designed for multiplayer virtual city games, which allows users to engage with web3 sandbox 3D city environments that incorporate blockchain and NFTs.

LoupeDeck

Funding Round in 2021
Loupedeck Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in Helsinki, Finland, designs and manufactures specialized editing consoles aimed at enhancing the user experience in photo, video, audio editing, and live streaming. The company’s products streamline workflows, making editing more intuitive and ergonomic for both professional and amateur users. By improving the connection between creative vision and execution, Loupedeck's consoles facilitate a more efficient and enjoyable editing process. The company markets its products through a global network of retailers and distributors, with a commitment to developing innovative solutions that enhance the editing and production experience across various software platforms.

TrapLight Games

Venture Round in 2020
Traplight Oy, established in 2010 and located in Tampere, Finland, specializes in developing mobile game communities that emphasize user-generated content. The company focuses on creating free-to-play games that are both accessible and engaging, offering players enjoyable gameplay and a sense of progression. Traplight encourages players to create and share their own games, integrating player-generated levels into the core gaming experience. The company has garnered support from prominent investors and has a team of 28 dedicated professionals working on multiple projects. Their notable title, Big Bang Racing, received recognition as one of the best apps in 2016 on the App Store. Traplight is currently preparing to soft launch its next major game, aiming to provide lasting entertainment that evolves with player preferences.

Mainframe Industries

Series A in 2020
Mainframe Industries is a gaming development company founded in 2019, with headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, and a presence in Reykjavik, Iceland. The company specializes in creating an open-world, social sandbox MMO designed for cloud gaming. With a team that combines expertise in AAA, MMO, and mobile game development, Mainframe Industries aims to deliver a unique gaming experience that supports cross-platform play across mobile devices, PCs, and televisions. The company emphasizes the potential of friction-free access through social networks and streaming platforms to enhance the creativity and engagement of game developers and players alike.

Flowstate Games

Seed Round in 2020
Flowstate Games is a mobile game studio located in Helsinki, Finland, focused on developing engaging mobile games for entertainment purposes. The studio utilizes blockchain technology to enhance its offerings, creating arcade-style games that are both accessible and infinitely replayable. This approach allows players to enjoy a diverse range of mobile gaming experiences, emphasizing user engagement and satisfaction.

Mainframe Industries

Seed Round in 2019
Mainframe Industries is a gaming development company founded in 2019, with headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, and a presence in Reykjavik, Iceland. The company specializes in creating an open-world, social sandbox MMO designed for cloud gaming. With a team that combines expertise in AAA, MMO, and mobile game development, Mainframe Industries aims to deliver a unique gaming experience that supports cross-platform play across mobile devices, PCs, and televisions. The company emphasizes the potential of friction-free access through social networks and streaming platforms to enhance the creativity and engagement of game developers and players alike.
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