Bitkraft Esports Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingSan Francisco · Seed–Series B · 37 people tracked
Also known as BITKRAFT Ventures · BITKRAFT VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
BITKRAFT invests in what it terms Synthetic Reality — the convergence of physical and digital worlds driven by video games, gaming technology, Web3, and AI. Founded by gamers for gamers, the firm backs pioneers building immersive, social, and interactive experiences, including gaming, AR/VR, generative AI, and edutainment. It views play as central to societal and technological progress and sees the migration into synthetic reality as opening new opportunities for human experience, collaboration, and performance. The firm concentrates on Seed, Series A, and Series B investments across the gaming and interactive media spectrum, leveraging a global presence and strategic network.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 37 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 5 of 12 portfolio companiesGaming ×4Crypto & Web3 ×2Fintech ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Consumer ×1Creator Economy ×1Enterprise Software ×1Marketplaces ×1
HQs:United States×8
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBoyds, US
Board seatScott Rupp· per SEC Form D · $1.6M raise · filed Mar 2024
Rushville, US
Board seatScott Rupp· per SEC Form D · $2M raise · filed Jan 2024
Atlanta, US
William P. Harbin III(Chief Executive Officer)Baruch A. Levy(Chief Financial Officer)Scott Rupp(Director)
Board seatScott Rupp· per SEC Form D · $2.5M raise · filed Mar 2026
Provo, US
LAWTON SMITH(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Board seatScott Rupp· per SEC Form D · $1.5M raise · filed Sep 2025
Mountain View, US
Mikhail Ermolenko(Director)Ilya Gelfenbeyn(Executive Officer, Director)Artem Goncharuk(Director)
Board seatMoritz Baier-Lentz· per SEC Form D · $53M raise · filed Jul 2022
San Francisco, US
Matthew Cavnar(Executive Officer, Director)Stephen Danton(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatScott Rupp· per SEC Form D · $2M raise · filed Jan 2025
Pocket Worlds operates a platform for creators and users with transaction capabilities, supporting millions of registered users and creators in a digital marketplace environment.
ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingMarketplacesSocialAustin, US
YGG Play is the publishing arm of Yield Guild Games, bringing casual crypto games to market by pairing studios with YGG's Web3 gaming community, go-to-market playbooks, token launch support, and creator network.
YGG Play is a publisher of casual games built on blockchain technology, connecting game studios with players and communities in the cryptocurrency gaming space.
Crypto & Web3Gaming
Gabby Dizon(Founder)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Bitkraft Esports Ventures invest at?
- Bitkraft Esports Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Bitkraft Esports Ventures's typical check size?
- Bitkraft Esports Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What sectors does Bitkraft Esports Ventures focus on?
- Bitkraft Esports Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Creator Economy, Crypto & Web3, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Sports Tech.
- Where is Bitkraft Esports Ventures located?
- Bitkraft Esports Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Bitkraft Esports Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Bitkraft Esports Ventures leads investment rounds.
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