True Global Ventures (TGV)

True Global Ventures is a unique, international, early-stage vehicle formed by the world's leading technology entrepreneurs-turned-angel-investors. True Global Ventures leverages the personal networks and expertise of its founders to support the next generation of superstar entrepreneurs. Founded by Dušan Stojanović, awarded Business Angel of the Year in Europe in 2013 and nominated as one of the top four angels in 2009 by the European Business Angel Network, the True Global Ventures team includes entrepreneur-angels from mainly Stockholm, Paris, Berlin, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Silicon Valley and New York. With every partner having deep startup operating experience and successful exits as entrepreneurs, as well as the investment expertise that comes from having completed prior to True Global Ventures a combined total of over 350 angel investments, True Global Ventures gives new meaning to the term 'smart money'. They do invest money but on top of the money they are specialised in 5 areas: 1. Bringing in Customers and Partners 2. Internationalise the company 3. Help refinance the company with introductions of traditional VC, Loans and Private Equity Firms 4. Help acquiring companies as well as exiting the company 5. Recruiting in general and especially of engineers. True Global Ventures typically invests from USD 100 000 to USD 600 000 into very early stage companies lead exclusively by serial entrepreneurs, and then provides them with hands-on assistance and access to the extensive personal networks of the True Global Ventures partners. The investment vehicule is focused on highly scalable Internet, software and mobile applications, with companies that are headquartered in Silicon Valley, New York, Berlin, Paris, Stockholm, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, and who can make optimal use of the international perspective that True Global Ventures brings to the table. True Global Ventures does not invest in Hardware, Cleantech and Medtech.

Ken Arnold

Partner

Kelly Choo

Founding Partner

Frank DESVIGNES

Founding Partner

Babu Sk

General Partner

48 past transactions

Prezent AI

Series A in 2025
Prezent is an enterprise business storytelling platform for business communication, empowering busy professionals with an AI-driven platform to effortlessly create compelling presentations and narratives. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth enterprises, Prezent combines cutting-edge technology with human-centered design with industry-specific AI models to revolutionize storytelling in the workplace.

COVU

Series A in 2025
COVU is a provider of insurance brokerage services focused on independent agencies and their customers, aiming to enhance risk management through personalized, transparent solutions. Founded by a team of experts from the insurance, finance, and technology sectors, COVU employs a holistic approach to help agencies thrive by managing the operational aspects of insurance. The company utilizes a unique blend of artificial intelligence, human intelligence, and real-time service to deliver a superior customer experience. COVU’s data-driven and comprehensive services enable individuals to accurately identify and evaluate risks, ensuring that both everyday consumers and growth-oriented insurance professionals can manage their insurance needs more effectively.

Coding Giants

Venture Round in 2024
Coding Giants is an international programming school focused on educating children and youth in coding and technology. The company offers a curriculum that combines live group lessons with interactive exercises, allowing students to learn coding in popular environments. Its programs teach young learners how to create computer games, mobile applications, websites, and 3D graphics, equipping them with essential skills in new technologies and computer programming. By fostering an engaging learning atmosphere, Coding Giants aims to inspire the next generation of tech-savvy individuals.

Tookitaki

Venture Round in 2024
Tookitaki is a regulatory technology company that specializes in providing anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance solutions for financial institutions. The company focuses on enhancing the detection and prevention of financial crimes through the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Its innovative platform aims to streamline AML processes, reduce false positives, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions. By unifying various approaches within the industry, Tookitaki seeks to improve operational efficiency and minimize compliance costs, thereby contributing to a safer and more secure financial environment.

COVU

Series A in 2024
COVU is a provider of insurance brokerage services focused on independent agencies and their customers, aiming to enhance risk management through personalized, transparent solutions. Founded by a team of experts from the insurance, finance, and technology sectors, COVU employs a holistic approach to help agencies thrive by managing the operational aspects of insurance. The company utilizes a unique blend of artificial intelligence, human intelligence, and real-time service to deliver a superior customer experience. COVU’s data-driven and comprehensive services enable individuals to accurately identify and evaluate risks, ensuring that both everyday consumers and growth-oriented insurance professionals can manage their insurance needs more effectively.

Printler

Secondary Market in 2024
Printler is an online marketplace dedicated to photo art, connecting independent photographers with art enthusiasts. The platform allows both amateur and professional photographers to upload their work, creating a diverse collection of unique images. Customers, including individuals and interior designers, can browse this curated selection to find and purchase art prints, which are produced and shipped on demand. Printler aims to revolutionize the photo art market by providing a space where art lovers can easily discover new works while supporting independent artists globally.

Printler

Convertible Note in 2024
Printler is an online marketplace dedicated to photo art, connecting independent photographers with art enthusiasts. The platform allows both amateur and professional photographers to upload their work, creating a diverse collection of unique images. Customers, including individuals and interior designers, can browse this curated selection to find and purchase art prints, which are produced and shipped on demand. Printler aims to revolutionize the photo art market by providing a space where art lovers can easily discover new works while supporting independent artists globally.

Prezent AI

Series A in 2024
Prezent is an enterprise business storytelling platform for business communication, empowering busy professionals with an AI-driven platform to effortlessly create compelling presentations and narratives. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth enterprises, Prezent combines cutting-edge technology with human-centered design with industry-specific AI models to revolutionize storytelling in the workplace.

The Sandbox

Convertible Note in 2024
The Sandbox is a decentralized platform that allows users to create, own, and monetize voxel assets and gaming experiences on the blockchain. Developed by Pixowl and Animoca, it features three main components: an NFT builder, a Marketplace, and a Game Maker. The platform has gained significant traction, boasting over 40 million downloads and more than one million monthly active users. In The Sandbox, players can design and animate 3D objects using VoxEdit and develop games through in-game visual scripting, fostering a collaborative metaverse free from central authority. By tokenizing game items as Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), users can transfer their assets between different games, ensuring digital scarcity, security, and authenticity. This innovative approach empowers creators and players alike, providing tangible benefits for their contributions and achievements within the gaming ecosystem.

Bookit N Go

Seed Round in 2024
Bookit N Go is an online travel platform focused on connecting customers with memorable travel experiences. The company offers a range of hassle-free services, including booking flights and hotels, to help users research, plan, and purchase travel options worldwide. By employing blockchain technology, Bookit N Go aims to enhance security, transparency, and efficiency in travel transactions. Additionally, the company plans to introduce new travel insurance and marketplace solutions, further enriching its offerings and ensuring a seamless travel experience for its customers.

Ledger

Series C in 2023
Ledger is a company that specializes in security and infrastructure solutions for cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications, catering to both individuals and businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, Ledger has gained recognition for its innovative line of hardware security devices, having sold over one million units across more than 165 countries. The company's offerings include hardware wallets and a fully managed SaaS solution called Vault, designed to protect large volumes of cryptocurrencies while addressing cybersecurity threats. Additionally, Ledger is involved in the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) sector, applying its secure hardware technology to connect sensors and machines with blockchain-based assets. The company also operates a production facility in Vierzon, France, and maintains offices in San Francisco.

Pinktada

Seed Round in 2022
Pinktada is a hotel booking platform founded in 2020 and based in Houston, Texas, that revolutionizes the travel market through the tokenization of hotel rooms. The platform transforms traditional hotel reservations by converting each room into a separate digital asset, allowing hotels to receive full payment upfront and showcase their amenities effectively. Guests benefit from the ability to take virtual tours of rooms, select accommodations based on their preferences, and have the option to swap or sell reservations if their travel plans change. By addressing common challenges in hotel booking, Pinktada aims to enhance the overall experience for both hotels and travelers.

Animoca Brands

Secondary Market in 2022
Animoca Brands is a metaverse and gaming venture capital firm that focuses on driving digital property rights to gamers and internet users through NFTs. It utilizes gamification and blockchain to develop and market a portfolio of mobile applications, games, and additional products oriented to educational learning to ensure transparency, security, and new business models.

Animoca Brands

Venture Round in 2022
Animoca Brands is a metaverse and gaming venture capital firm that focuses on driving digital property rights to gamers and internet users through NFTs. It utilizes gamification and blockchain to develop and market a portfolio of mobile applications, games, and additional products oriented to educational learning to ensure transparency, security, and new business models.

Animoca Brands

Convertible Note in 2022
Animoca Brands is a metaverse and gaming venture capital firm that focuses on driving digital property rights to gamers and internet users through NFTs. It utilizes gamification and blockchain to develop and market a portfolio of mobile applications, games, and additional products oriented to educational learning to ensure transparency, security, and new business models.

Dedoco

Seed Round in 2022
Dedoco is a digital signing application that focuses on providing secure and trusted document management solutions. Its platform enables users to authenticate documents through real-time verification and maintains a comprehensive audit trail recorded on the blockchain, ensuring transaction integrity. This allows organizations to digitize their workflows while preserving privacy and security. Dedoco is ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified and recognized by the Infocomm Media Development Authority in Singapore, demonstrating its commitment to data protection. The company was also honored with the 2022 Innovation Index Award for its innovative use of blockchain technology in enterprise document management.

By Rotation

Seed Round in 2022
By Rotation is a pioneering social fashion rental app that enables users to share their wardrobes, promoting sustainable fashion consumption. The platform allows individuals to rent, lend, sell, and rotate clothing items, providing flexibility in pricing and rental durations. Users can easily list their clothing, receive rental requests, and communicate with potential renters through a secure messaging system. By facilitating this peer-to-peer exchange, By Rotation aims to benefit both the environment and the financial well-being of its users.

Iomob

Seed Round in 2022
Iomob is at the forefront of enhancing urban mobility systems through its innovative transport platform. The company focuses on creating a more efficient and user-friendly experience for residents and visitors in smart and sustainable cities. By utilizing open protocols, Iomob facilitates collaboration among various mobility providers and public transit authorities, enabling them to offer seamless Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) solutions. This decentralized infrastructure allows users to easily access both public and private mobility services, promoting quick, cost-effective, and sustainable travel within urban environments. Through its B2B approach, Iomob supports transport and travel providers in launching their own mobility solutions, contributing to the evolution of the Internet of Mobility.

Chronicled

Series B in 2022
Chronicled, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates the MediLedger Network, a blockchain-based platform that facilitates trust and automation in the supply chain, particularly within the life sciences industry. The platform addresses various challenges such as anti-counterfeiting, confidential chain of custody, contract management, and regulatory compliance traceability. Chronicled's solutions include revenue management tools that automate transactions between pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and group purchasing organizations, thereby enhancing pricing accuracy and reducing manual processing. The company develops a decentralized operating system for supply chains, simplifying the deployment of decentralized networks across multiple sectors, including pharmaceuticals, precious metals, and agriculture. Founded in 2014, Chronicled aims to create a secure and trusted environment that supports efficient and automated supply chain operations.

Coinhouse

Series B in 2022
Coinhouse is a prominent French platform that offers investment services for Bitcoin and a range of other cryptocurrencies. As the first registered Crypto Asset Service Provider in France, recognized by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers in March 2020, Coinhouse aims to facilitate investment in the evolving landscape of finance for both retail and corporate clients across Europe. The platform not only enables users to invest in digital assets but also provides tailored solutions for businesses to accept and make payments in cryptocurrencies. By delivering market insights and analysis on various crypto-assets, Coinhouse empowers clients to navigate risks and opportunities in the digital currency space. The company is committed to advancing blockchain technologies and crypto financial services, believing they will transform banking and finance by enhancing security, accessibility, and the overall financial landscape.

ChromaWay

Venture Round in 2022
ChromaWay is a blockchain-based startup focused on developing a web3 platform that extends the use of blockchain technology beyond cryptocurrencies. The company specializes in smart contracts and digital assets for both financial and non-financial applications. ChromaWay offers an open-source enterprise platform for colored coins, which integrates the capabilities of a structured query language database with the security features of a private blockchain. This innovative approach allows clients to efficiently manage database and contract validation services, enhancing their operational capabilities across various business sectors.

Picture This

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Picture This is the home of amazing photography. They explore, love and sell the work of the best photographers in the world.

Forza Ikonia

Venture Round in 2021
Forza Ikonia is a walletless NFT platform.

The Sandbox

Series B in 2021
The Sandbox is a decentralized platform that allows users to create, own, and monetize voxel assets and gaming experiences on the blockchain. Developed by Pixowl and Animoca, it features three main components: an NFT builder, a Marketplace, and a Game Maker. The platform has gained significant traction, boasting over 40 million downloads and more than one million monthly active users. In The Sandbox, players can design and animate 3D objects using VoxEdit and develop games through in-game visual scripting, fostering a collaborative metaverse free from central authority. By tokenizing game items as Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), users can transfer their assets between different games, ensuring digital scarcity, security, and authenticity. This innovative approach empowers creators and players alike, providing tangible benefits for their contributions and achievements within the gaming ecosystem.

Pinktada

Seed Round in 2021
Pinktada is a hotel booking platform founded in 2020 and based in Houston, Texas, that revolutionizes the travel market through the tokenization of hotel rooms. The platform transforms traditional hotel reservations by converting each room into a separate digital asset, allowing hotels to receive full payment upfront and showcase their amenities effectively. Guests benefit from the ability to take virtual tours of rooms, select accommodations based on their preferences, and have the option to swap or sell reservations if their travel plans change. By addressing common challenges in hotel booking, Pinktada aims to enhance the overall experience for both hotels and travelers.

NearSt

Seed Round in 2021
NearSt is a retail technology company based in London, England, founded on July 4, 2015. The company focuses on bridging the gap between online shopping and physical retail by allowing retailers to showcase their live in-store inventory to local shoppers on major online platforms like Google and Facebook. This approach enables physical retailers, particularly small businesses, to enhance their visibility and attract online customers into their stores. By providing a platform that feeds real-time inventory information to the internet, NearSt supports retailers in expanding their reach and converting online interest into in-store sales.

The Sandbox

Series A in 2020
The Sandbox is a decentralized platform that allows users to create, own, and monetize voxel assets and gaming experiences on the blockchain. Developed by Pixowl and Animoca, it features three main components: an NFT builder, a Marketplace, and a Game Maker. The platform has gained significant traction, boasting over 40 million downloads and more than one million monthly active users. In The Sandbox, players can design and animate 3D objects using VoxEdit and develop games through in-game visual scripting, fostering a collaborative metaverse free from central authority. By tokenizing game items as Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), users can transfer their assets between different games, ensuring digital scarcity, security, and authenticity. This innovative approach empowers creators and players alike, providing tangible benefits for their contributions and achievements within the gaming ecosystem.

Quantumrock

Series B in 2019
Quantumrock specializes in transforming rough gemstones into a new alternative asset class through its innovative approach. The company has developed technology-driven asset management software that utilizes machine learning and algorithmic trading to enhance investment strategies. This software provides comprehensive financial and quantitative analysis tools, supporting a science-driven investment process aimed at generating sustainable risk-adjusted returns. By leveraging advanced technology, Quantumrock enables investors to make informed decisions and navigate the complexities of the investment landscape efficiently.

Animoca Brands

Post in 2019
Animoca Brands is a metaverse and gaming venture capital firm that focuses on driving digital property rights to gamers and internet users through NFTs. It utilizes gamification and blockchain to develop and market a portfolio of mobile applications, games, and additional products oriented to educational learning to ensure transparency, security, and new business models.

Youcal

Seed Round in 2018
We provide marketplaces and platforms with a customizable payments infrastructure that is intended to be a perfect match for any business model.

Payswiff

Series A in 2017
Payswiff is the leading Indian International Fintech player that provides omni-channel electronic payments acceptance solutions to Enterprises, SMEs, Banks, and Mobile Service Operators across 12 countries spanning Asia, Middle East, Africa and Europe. Payswiff is a payment facilitator, provider of outsourcing and white label solutions for electronic payments. Payswiff is also licensed GST Suvidha Provider (GSP), providing convenient tax filing services to businesses In India. The co-founding team comprising of seasoned professionals with 13+ years’ experience in the payments industry launched Paynear in 2013. Their dream was to empower small & medium businesses with a simple, hassle free and secure payment transaction solution, which fulfills their day-to-day payment processing requirements. In 2015, the company launched its first flagship product - Paynear ONE, an omni-channel payment transaction solution that lets business owners accept payments from their customers in-store, at home deliveries, online and on-the-go using mPOS and POS solutions. Within a short span, in 2017 Paynear acquired Singapore headquartered Goswiff International and the trade name was re-branded as Payswiff Solutions. In the same year, Payswiff also become a licensed GST Suvidha Provider (GSP), that provides convenient tax filing services to businesses & other stakeholders through its invoicing and GST filing application - 'Taxngo'. Payswiff ONE – the company’s flagship plug ‘n’ play payment transaction solution helps its businesses accept payments through multiple modes, including debit cards, credit cards, net banking, payment gateway, e-wallets and UPI. Payswiff TaxnGo solution lets small & medium businesses automate their GST return filing needs along with managing their customers, products, vendors, credit/debit memos, create sales & purchase invoices and generate printable invoices seamlessly. Payswiff through its innovative solutions, has played a vital role in supporting the Indian Government's drive towards a digital Indian economy. The company has successfully served customers around the world since 2013, bagging multiple industry awards like, Telangana Brand Leadership Awards, Best Use of Mobile Technology in Financial Services at Asia Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Excellence Awards in Singapore, The 2017 Times Network National Awards etc. Recently, Payswiff attained the jury award for being the best IT Company at the 2018 HMTV Business Excellence Awards. At present, Payswiff has partnered with 50+ banks globally, has more than 450+ associates in 11 different countries and is listed in the Top 50 FinTech Companies in India.

Stryking Entertainment

Venture Round in 2017
Stryking Entertainment specializes in sports fan engagement and monetization by combining the real and virtual world to create genuine interaction opportunities for fans, stars and brands. Founded 2012 in Berlin, Stryking Entertainment develops and operates the innovative platform Football-Stars, a thrilling and diversified gaming experience on web and mobile to soccer fans in Europe. Through Stryking’s new fantasy football (soccer) platform, users compete against each other in numerous challenges while proving their expertise and instincts to everybody else. With its outstanding meta-game the Daily Fantasy platform entertains user in the long run. No matter if users loose or win a challenge, they will earn experience and level up in the leveling system. Additionally, they can also unlock cool achievements which they can gather and which provide cool features like new user titles, additional profile pictures or in-game currency. The unique free-to-play monetization and retention model makes Football-Stars a rising star in the Daily Fantasy Sports universe. By fulfilling different activities like winning the daily free challenge, inviting friends or unlocking achievements players can receive the in-game currency “Coins”. With this currency they can participate in paid challenges where they can not only win more Coins but also receive the second in-game currency “Stars”. This valuable currency can be exchanged for real-life fan merchandise and other attractive gadgets through the in-game shop. The free-to-play setup gives Football-Stars a great USP which allows a worldwide roll-out without legal restrictions.

Bluzelle

Series A in 2017
Bluzelle is a developer of a blockchain database aimed at addressing data storage and management challenges for decentralized applications. The company's solutions provide multi-region coverage and widespread availability, enhancing network security and scalability while minimizing global impact. Bluzelle's offerings are designed to keep data fresh and secure, protecting it from hackers and ensuring resistance to censorship. Catering to a diverse clientele that includes small and medium-sized enterprises as well as large corporations, Bluzelle focuses on creating integrated blockchain applications, middleware, and data services tailored to meet the specific needs of its customers.

Bluzelle

Seed Round in 2016
Bluzelle is a developer of a blockchain database aimed at addressing data storage and management challenges for decentralized applications. The company's solutions provide multi-region coverage and widespread availability, enhancing network security and scalability while minimizing global impact. Bluzelle's offerings are designed to keep data fresh and secure, protecting it from hackers and ensuring resistance to censorship. Catering to a diverse clientele that includes small and medium-sized enterprises as well as large corporations, Bluzelle focuses on creating integrated blockchain applications, middleware, and data services tailored to meet the specific needs of its customers.

Customer Matrix

Series B in 2016
CustomerMatrix offers a market-leading Cognitive Computing platform that connects the dots between you, your organization and customers without adding costly new infrastructure. The Insights and Data Enrichment platform helps companies enrich their existing CRM, Contact Center, and KYC workflows. CustomerMatrix is headquartered in New York City with its R&D center in Paris, France. We have a growing list of Global 2000 customers including global banks such as BNP Paribas, insurers such as Allianz, and some of the world’s most distinguished business brands such as Schneider Electric. We're a founding member of the Cognitive Computing Consortium with IBM-Watson

Customer Matrix

Series A in 2014
CustomerMatrix offers a market-leading Cognitive Computing platform that connects the dots between you, your organization and customers without adding costly new infrastructure. The Insights and Data Enrichment platform helps companies enrich their existing CRM, Contact Center, and KYC workflows. CustomerMatrix is headquartered in New York City with its R&D center in Paris, France. We have a growing list of Global 2000 customers including global banks such as BNP Paribas, insurers such as Allianz, and some of the world’s most distinguished business brands such as Schneider Electric. We're a founding member of the Cognitive Computing Consortium with IBM-Watson

Opentopic

Seed Round in 2014
Customers. Stories. Results. Discover and understand your audiences. Analyze and optimize your content. Deliver transactions and results with Opentopic’s Cognitive Digital Marketing powered by IBM Watson. Opentopic proudly serves innovative clients such as Comcast NBC Universal, The Economist, Pitney Bowes, Beumer Group and others. Unlike most computing systems and technologies that are built on blind logic and rules, IBM Watson uses the 80% of all data that are normally "dark" and unusable through its cognitive framework. Combined with Opentopic's own proprietary algorithms it guarantees continuously improving results. Thus Opentopic brings the smartest brain in the world to the CMO's office. To learn more, visit www.opentopic.com, follow our company page on LinkedIn, and find us tweeting @Opentopic.

Bountysource

Seed Round in 2013
Bountysource Inc. is a funding platform dedicated to supporting open-source software projects. Established in 2004 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform allows users to create fundraisers and bounties, facilitating financial contributions to enhance software development. Fundraisers enable individuals to raise money for new projects or significant updates, while bounties act as cash rewards for addressing specific bugs or feature requests. Users who want to see particular issues resolved can pledge funds, which encourages developers to submit solutions. Bountysource tracks these submissions and disburses the bounty to developers whose work is accepted by the open-source project. As of December 2017, Bountysource operates as a subsidiary of CanYa Group Pty Ltd.

Stryking Entertainment

Seed Round in 2013
Stryking Entertainment specializes in sports fan engagement and monetization by combining the real and virtual world to create genuine interaction opportunities for fans, stars and brands. Founded 2012 in Berlin, Stryking Entertainment develops and operates the innovative platform Football-Stars, a thrilling and diversified gaming experience on web and mobile to soccer fans in Europe. Through Stryking’s new fantasy football (soccer) platform, users compete against each other in numerous challenges while proving their expertise and instincts to everybody else. With its outstanding meta-game the Daily Fantasy platform entertains user in the long run. No matter if users loose or win a challenge, they will earn experience and level up in the leveling system. Additionally, they can also unlock cool achievements which they can gather and which provide cool features like new user titles, additional profile pictures or in-game currency. The unique free-to-play monetization and retention model makes Football-Stars a rising star in the Daily Fantasy Sports universe. By fulfilling different activities like winning the daily free challenge, inviting friends or unlocking achievements players can receive the in-game currency “Coins”. With this currency they can participate in paid challenges where they can not only win more Coins but also receive the second in-game currency “Stars”. This valuable currency can be exchanged for real-life fan merchandise and other attractive gadgets through the in-game shop. The free-to-play setup gives Football-Stars a great USP which allows a worldwide roll-out without legal restrictions.
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