The Games Fund
Venture capitalMiami · Seed–Series B · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Invests in video game startups—AA-budget titles ($5–15M)—willing to lead very early, focused on emerging markets (Eastern/Central Europe, Cyprus, Nordics, MENAT), and offers hands-on advising from ex-developers/operators.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website
Ilya Karpinskiy co-founded and led major Eastern European studio RJ Games, bringing unusually deep hands-on production experience, Cyprus-based influence in the emerging games hub, and early leadership in games-only VC.
Ilia Eremeev, a former 3D artist and game developer and employee #3 at MGVC (My.Games' investment division), backs daring, high-concept Eastern European/CIS games scaling globally and helps founders relocate to Cyprus.
Maria Kochmola built one of gaming’s most active investors at MGVC—35+ deals with exits like Deus Craft and Bitgames—and pairs VP-level Belka Games and early-studio experience with empathetic, practical guidance.
Sergey Titov is a technical leader and founding-employee turned VC whose hands-on experience building live multiplayer games and veteran industry network helps Eastern European studios partner with global publishers.
Roman Ilyutkin is typically mentioned only as part of his firm's team in social and hiring announcements, with little public information about his individual background or investment approach.
Grigory Bortnik blends games journalism, business development and publishing experience with his investment director role at Owlcat Games and venture partner work in Cyprus, hands-on building ecosystems via Narwhal Cyprus.
What they invest in
from 1 of 20 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Creator Economy ×1Gaming ×1Marketing Tech ×1
Investments · 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does The Games Fund invest at?
- The Games Fund invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does The Games Fund focus on?
- The Games Fund focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Gaming, Impact & Social Good, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
- Where is The Games Fund located?
- The Games Fund is headquartered in Miami, US.
- Does The Games Fund lead rounds?
- The Games Fund typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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