
Velo Partners
Description
Velo Partners is a London-based venture capital firm established in 2012, specializing in the dynamic gaming and gambling ecosystems. The firm strategically invests in companies at the Seed and Series A stages, identifying and backing innovative founders who are shaping the future of interactive entertainment and regulated gaming. Their investment thesis is deeply rooted in leveraging their extensive industry expertise and network to support portfolio companies, extending beyond capital provision to active mentorship and strategic guidance.
The firm's portfolio spans a diverse range of sub-sectors within gaming and gambling, including esports, online casinos, sports betting, and blockchain-enabled gaming solutions. Velo Partners is known for its hands-on approach, working closely with founders to navigate market challenges, scale operations, and achieve significant growth milestones. This active engagement is a cornerstone of their value proposition, aiming to accelerate the development of their investees.
Velo Partners typically deploys initial cheques ranging from $250,000 to $5,000,000, reflecting their commitment to both early-stage ventures requiring foundational capital and more developed Series A companies seeking growth funding. With over 30 investments to date and having led more than 10 funding rounds, Velo Partners has established itself as a significant player in the specialized gaming and gambling venture capital landscape. Their global outlook allows them to identify promising opportunities worldwide, reinforcing their position as a key enabler for innovation in this rapidly evolving industry.
Investor Profile
Velo Partners has backed more than 39 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 11 rounds, about 28% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Israel.
- Strong thematic focus on Gaming, Software, Mobile.
- Typical check size: $250K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (62%)
- Series A (26%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
- Series B (5%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (31%)
- United Kingdom (21%)
- Israel (15%)
- India (8%)
- Singapore (5%)
- Germany (3%)
- Canada (3%)
- Malta (3%)
- Cyprus (3%)
- Sweden (3%)
Industry Focus
- Gaming
- Software
- Mobile
- Sports
- Online Games
- Mobile Apps
- Apps
- Media And Entertainment
- Video Games
- Digital Entertainment
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