About
Leads investment strategy across space, defence, and games, with venture and operational experience including leadership at ESL. Co-founder of Payment Labs and Hiro Advisory.
ContactΒ· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3GamingHealthtechMedia & Entertainment
Experience
- Hiro CapitalPartnercurrent2022 β present
- Hiro CapitalVenture Director2019 β 2022London, United Kingdom
- Keen GamesBoard Advisorcurrent2023 β present
- Telltale GamesBoard Advisorcurrent2023 β present
- Snowprint StudiosBoard Advisor2020 β 2023
- Prize PaymentsHead of Sales, Marketing and Business Development2019 β 2021Greater Los Angeles Area
- ESL - Turtle EntertainmentVice President, Global Publisher and Developer Relations2018 β 2019Greater Los Angeles Area
- ESL - Turtle EntertainmentSenior Director, Global Publisher and Developer Relations2017 β 2018Greater Los Angeles Area
- ESL - Turtle EntertainmentManaging Director UK, International Director2015 β 2017London, United Kingdom
- Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of CompaniesInternational Retention and Engagement Manager2012 β 2015London, United Kingdom
- ClassiqueProducer2009 β 2012
Skills & more
Entertainment18Digital Marketing17Event Management16Film7Film Production4Community Management6Social Media Marketing8Customer Engagement2Community Engagement1Brand Development3New Media4Customer Retention
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TelevisionJumping through hoopsFrom Spike's professional profile.
Colleagues at Hiro Capital
Adam Mee
Associate at Hiro Capital
Alistair Hopkins
Investor at Inspired Gaming Group
Alistair Hopkins
Technology Director at Hiro Capital
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
Edward van Cutsem
Founder and Executive Chairman at Westerly Winds
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Spike Laurie?
- Leads investment strategy across space, defence, and games, with venture and operational experience including leadership at ESL. Co-founder of Payment Labs and Hiro Advisory.
- Where does Spike Laurie work?
- Spike Laurie is Partner at Hiro Capital.
- What does Spike Laurie invest in?
- Spike Laurie invests in AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Gaming, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment.
- What check size does Spike Laurie write?
- Spike Laurie typically writes checks of $100K β $5M.
- Where did Spike Laurie go to school?
- Spike Laurie studied at University of the Arts London (Bachelor's degree).
Same school
Also attended University of the Arts London29
Tom HulmeInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Sanna BlomkvistSustainability Lead at NorthzoneAlex Spiro LatsisFounding Partner at Brighteye VenturesJulie MarechalExecutive Assistant at Hoxton VenturesMatthew Le MerleManaging Partner & CEO at Blockchain CoinvestorsShuchita KapurSenior Impact & Governance Analyst at Insitor
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Shared employers
Also worked at Hiro Capital11
Luke AlvarezFounder & Managing General Partner at Hiro CapitalCherry FreemanFounder & General Partner at Hiro CapitalLuca SumaVenture Partner at Hiro CapitalSamuel CostelloInvestment Director, Cloud, Edge and AI at Hiro CapitalIan LivingstoneGeneral Partner at Hiro CapitalKarim Abdel-Ghaffar PlazaFounder and CEO at Westerly Winds
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