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TRUST ESPORT
Venture capitalParis · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Trust Esport runs venture capital funds targeting the high-growth media and entertainment sector, riding momentum from tech conglomerates, major gaming publishers, and global sports operators. It invests in innovative gametech enterprises, game development studios, and esports promoters, applying an investment thesis built on deep sector expertise. The firm operates a French FPCI managed by Tygrow and advised by Trust Esport SAS, plus a Luxembourg SICAV RAIF (in constitution) advised by Trust Esport Capital SAS. The firm is led by esports pioneer Matthieu Dallon, creator of the Esports World Cup.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
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What they invest in
from 11 of 17 portfolio companiesGaming ×6Media & Entertainment ×6Consumer ×3Fintech ×3Sports Tech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×1Cloud Computing ×1Creator Economy ×1
HQs:France×8United Arab Emirates×1United States×1
Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12020 · 12 dated
Almha Capital Limited is an ADGM-regulated capital markets firm that sources investments, raises capital, distributes funds, and provides investment advisory services for institutions, fund managers, and high-net-worth families.
FintechAbu Dhabi, AE
Hareb Al Darmaki(Founder)
Team Active organizes corporate seminars and leisure events across France and Europe, operating 41 recreational sites including karting tracks and adventure courses.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports TechTravel & HospitalityFrance, FR
Co-investorsShilling VC
ESWC (Electronic Sports World Cup) is an international esports competition that hosted grand finals gathering hundreds of champion players from dozens of countries to compete across titles like Counter-Strike, Warcraft 3 and Quake.
GamingMedia & Entertainment
EVA operates location-based virtual reality arenas where teams of up to 10 players use VR headsets and connected guns to play free-roam first-person shooter games on 5,400 sq ft playing fields.
ConsumerGamingSports Tech
William Klein(Founder)in
Co-investorsKima VenturesStout Street CapitalApicapBpifrancePareto Holdings
FDJ UNITED operates regulated gaming and betting activities including both monopoly and competitive markets, generating revenue from lottery, sports betting, and gaming products.
FintechGaming
FIMALAC is a principal shareholder with a 5% stake in Warburg Pincus partnership, a private equity firm specializing in growth investments across diverse sectors globally.
Sector AgnosticParis, FR
LiveU builds portable transmission units, cloud production tools, and IP receivers for live video contribution and remote production.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareHardwareMedia & EntertainmentHackensack, US
Samuel Wasserman(Founder)
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersFrancisco PartnersIsrael Growth PartnersLightspeed Venture PartnersCarmel VenturesViola Ventures
Neo produces and organizes esports and gaming events, including the European edition of the EVO fighting game championship (EVO France) and the League of Legends EMEA Masters tournament.
GamingMedia & EntertainmentSports Tech
Bertrand Amar(Chief Executive)inMatthieu Dallon(Chief Strategy)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBessemer Venture PartnersCraft VenturesMerlin Ventures
Prodigy Agency is a talent agency for esports players and gaming influencers, offering career management, contract negotiation, marketing, branding, health and performance support, and sponsorship deals.
Creator EconomyGamingMedia & Entertainment
Jérôme Coupez(Founder & CEO)inManon Lagarrigue(Co-Founder & COO)in
Supercosi is an independent French mobile game studio that develops and launches casual games for players looking for relaxing, accessible challenges.
ConsumerGamingParis, FR
Jean-Baptiste FleuryinCamille RichardinThéo Sabattiéin
Co-investorsKima Ventures
Anthropic is an artificial intelligence research company that develops safe, interpretable language models and AI systems for applications including writing, programming, education, research, business productivity, and customer support.
AI & Machine LearningMedia & Entertainment
Dario Amodei(Co-founder and CEO)
Co-investorsAnnex Investments
TYGROW is a French independent asset management company that helps fund managers, wealth advisors (CIF), family offices, private banks, and insurers structure and manage investment funds through a fully digital platform.
FintechSaaSParis, FR
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Esports FoundationInvestgameNewzooToornament
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has TRUST ESPORT made?
- TRUST ESPORT has 17 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What sectors does TRUST ESPORT focus on?
- TRUST ESPORT focuses on Consumer, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Sports Tech.
- Where is TRUST ESPORT located?
- TRUST ESPORT is headquartered in Paris, FR.
- Who does TRUST ESPORT co-invest with?
- TRUST ESPORT most often shares deals with Kima Ventures, Canaan Partners, Francisco Partners, among 8 tracked co-investors.
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