Negative Five Ventures
Venture studioDen Haag Β· Pre-SeedβSeed
Investment thesis
Negative Five backs founders building in the game-tech space and adjacent emerging technologies. Its focus areas span AI, big data analytics, game technology, cloud infrastructure and DevOps, augmented and virtual reality, and fintech including open-banking and crypto-oriented products. The studio emphasizes a data-driven approach, offering UX/CX and branding solutions built on big data, and helps companies scale operations or enter new markets. It positions itself as a builder and partner to founders, offering consultancy alongside investment to advance next-generation gaming and interactive technologies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 5 of 7 portfolio companiesGaming Γ4AI & Machine Learning Γ1Consumer Γ1Developer Tools Γ1Hardware Γ1SaaS Γ1
Investments Β· 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPiranest is a platform for managing events, serving organizers, vendors, and attendees with features for bookings and schedules.
SaaS
Xeleratevr manufactures omnidirectional treadmills designed for virtual reality applications, enabling users to physically walk and run within VR environments while reducing motion sickness.
ConsumerGamingHardware
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Negative Five Ventures made?
- Negative Five Ventures has 7 tracked investments.
- What stage does Negative Five Ventures invest at?
- Negative Five Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Negative Five Ventures focus on?
- Negative Five Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Developer Tools, Fintech, Gaming, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Negative Five Ventures located?
- Negative Five Ventures is headquartered in Den Haag, NL.
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