Amsterdam · 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)in
Hero Concept develops video games, specifically beat 'em up titles with roguelite and RPG mechanics.
Gaming
Co-investorsLima Ventures
Co-investorsDOMiNO Ventures
Studio Billion develops mobile games for entertainment across global markets.
GamingIstanbul, TR
Co-investorsLima Ventures
Teleporter creates immersive reality experiences (VR, XR, AR, MR) focused on social interaction and gaming.
ConsumerGaming
Co-investorsArya VenturesStartersHub
UDO Games develops mobile games including arcade, simulator, idle, and RPG titles distributed across 150+ markets.
Gaming
Co-investorsLima Ventures
Unipoly Games develops video games with focus on blockchain technology, NFTs, and Web 3.0 integration.
Crypto & Web3Gaming
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has WePlay Ventures made?
- WePlay Ventures has 18 tracked investments.
- 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.
- Who does WePlay Ventures co-invest with?
- WePlay Ventures most often shares deals with Lima Ventures, Arya Ventures, DOMiNO Ventures, among 4 tracked co-investors.
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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