Luke Alvarez
InvestorFounder & Managing General Partner at Hiro Capital
United Kingdom
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Technology veteran of 33 years who co-founded Nasdaq-listed Inspired Entertainment and UK Wi-Fi operator The Cloud, and previously worked at Boston Consulting Group. Oversees strategy and co-leads AI, longevity, sports, and deep tech investments.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3GamingHealthtechMedia & Entertainment
Experience
- Hiro CapitalFounder, Managing General Partnercurrent2018 — presentLuxembourg
- AMI - Advanced Machine IntelligenceInvestor & Board Observercurrent2026 — presentParis, Île-de-France, France
- SideroInvestorcurrent2024 — present
- CarvNon Executive Directorcurrent2022 — present
- Team LiquidVenture Investorcurrent2022 — present
- FrameplayChairmancurrent2025 — present
- FRVRNon Executive Board Membercurrent2021 — present
- SKNUPSNon Executive Directorcurrent2021 — present
- Skybound EntertainmentBoard Observercurrent2022 — present
- FitXRBoard Observercurrent2020 — present
- LIVNon Executive Directorcurrent2020 — present
- IncredibuildVenture Investorcurrent2022 — present
- PlaybookVenture Investorcurrent2022 — present
- PlayerDataVenture Investorcurrent2021 — present
- Keen GamesVenture Investorcurrent2021 — present
- LAMINA1Venture Investorcurrent2022 — present
- Telltale GamesVenture Investorcurrent2023 — present
- Machinations.ioVenture Investorcurrent2022 — present
- King's College, CambridgeAdvisory Board, Entrepreneurship Labcurrent2021 — presentCambridge, England, United Kingdom
- PolyarcBoard Observercurrent2020 — present
- ZwiftVenture Investorcurrent2020 — present
- NURVVBoard Observercurrent2020 — present
- Lightfox GamesVenture Investorcurrent2020 — present
- EdgegapBoard Observercurrent2019 — present
- FlavourworksBoard Observercurrent2019 — present
- LocoVenture Investor2021 — 2024
- Snowprint Studios ABNon Executive Director2021 — 2023Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
- Inspired Entertainment, Inc.President and Chief Executive Officer2016 — 2018
- Inspired Gaming GroupCEO and co-Founder2002 — 2015London, Greater London, United Kingdom
- The CloudNon Executive Director2004 — 2006London Area, United Kingdom
- EMAPChief Operating Officer, Digital2000 — 2001London, Greater London, United Kingdom
- SLAM DIGITAL LIMITEDNon Executive Director2000 — 2001London, Greater London, United Kingdom
- BOO.COMVice President Of Business Development1999 — 2000London, Greater London, United Kingdom
- The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)Lead Case Manager, Consultant1997 — 1999London, Greater London, United Kingdom
- COMSHARE IncProduct Director1992 — 1997London Area, United Kingdom
Colleagues at Hiro Capital
Adam Mee
Associate at Hiro Capital
Alistair Hopkins
Technology Director at Hiro Capital
Alistair Hopkins
Investor at Inspired Gaming Group
Andy Barber
CFO at Hiro Capital
Beth Li
Venture Director Asia at Hiro Capital
Carlo P.
Investor at Hiro Capital
Cherry Freeman
Founder & General Partner at Hiro Capital
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Edward van Cutsem
Founder and Executive Chairman at Westerly Winds
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Luke Alvarez?
- Technology veteran of 33 years who co-founded Nasdaq-listed Inspired Entertainment and UK Wi-Fi operator The Cloud, and previously worked at Boston Consulting Group. Oversees strategy and co-leads AI, longevity, sports, and deep tech investments.
- Where does Luke Alvarez work?
- Luke Alvarez is Founder & Managing General Partner at Hiro Capital.
- What does Luke Alvarez invest in?
- Luke Alvarez invests in AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Gaming, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment.
- What check size does Luke Alvarez write?
- Luke Alvarez typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Luke Alvarez go to school?
- Luke Alvarez studied at University of Cambridge (Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Philosophy); University of California, Berkeley (Post graduate study, Philosophy); University of Cambridge (Bachelor of Arts - BA, Philosophy).
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