WePlay Ventures
Venture capitalAmsterdam · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
WePlay Ventures invests exclusively in early-stage gaming studios across all platforms and genres, targeting Europe, Central Asia, and Turkey. It backs pre-seed and seed-stage founders with checks up to $300k for around 15% equity. Beyond capital, the firm operates WePlay HUB, a three-month acceleration program providing workshops, mentorship, targeted events, and partner introductions, as well as WePlay Starz, a digital platform connecting investment-ready studios with partners and mentors. WePlay positions itself as an active, smart-money partner that works alongside studios as teammates to drive growth and expansion throughout their journey.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 7 of 18 portfolio companiesGaming ×7Consumer ×2Crypto & Web3 ×1
HQs:Norway×1Türkiye×1
Investments · 18 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGnarly develops casual mobile games designed for mainstream audiences.
Gaming
Mehmet Gürdal(Co-Founder & Game Designer)
Hero Concept develops video games, specifically beat 'em up titles with roguelite and RPG mechanics.
Gaming
Studio Billion develops mobile games for entertainment across global markets.
GamingIstanbul, TR
Teleporter creates immersive reality experiences (VR, XR, AR, MR) focused on social interaction and gaming.
ConsumerGaming
Unipoly Games develops video games with focus on blockchain technology, NFTs, and Web 3.0 integration.
Crypto & Web3Gaming
Emir Emad
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does WePlay Ventures invest at?
- WePlay Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is WePlay Ventures's typical check size?
- WePlay Ventures typically writes checks of $15K – $300K.
- What sectors does WePlay Ventures focus on?
- WePlay Ventures focuses on Gaming.
- Where is WePlay Ventures located?
- WePlay Ventures is headquartered in Amsterdam, NL.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelWePlay ⭐ All-Star Pitch Day
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WePlay Ventures - Oyun Dünyasında Kariyer Panel Serisi: Game Development
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Product Zone I WePlay Ventures - Saltukhan Gulsen
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HGC Show me the money - Let's talk about investing in games - Saltukhan Gulsen from WePlay Ventures
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Superteam Turkey Speedrun GameJam Gelistirme Workshop - Saltukhan Gulsen
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How Did You Succeed? - Hero Concept | #WePlayVentures
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