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Velo Partners

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Velo Partners frequently co-invest with?

Karlani Capital
North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn
Co-Investments: 2
LVP
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
FJ Labs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
DonBest
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
BC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Oakvale Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Boston Seed Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Genting Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
BITKRAFT Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Azure Capital Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Velo Partners often collaborate with?

PS
North America, California, United States, Atherton
Shared Deals: 1
JJ
North America, Nevada, United States, Las Vegas
Shared Deals: 1
JS
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Copenhagen
Shared Deals: 1
CG
North America, Nevada, United States, Las Vegas
Shared Deals: 1
AS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
RJ
North America, New York, United States, Roslyn
Shared Deals: 1
EK
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
Dan Fetters
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
PZ
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
CP
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Velo Partners?

Playgama

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Playgama is a fast-growing PaaS ecosystem for game developers and a distributor of HTML5 games

B2BGamingOnline Games
SeedDec 3, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Bettormetrics

Newbury, West Berkshire, United Kingdom

Bettormetrics is a new innovative company providing competitive sports odds intelligence and insight to the sports betting industry.

CasinoTrading Platform
Series AFeb 5, 2024
Jarvi Games

Lakatamia, Nicosia, Cyprus

Develop MMO action game on mobile devices

GamingMobile AppsOnline Games
SeedDec 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Oddin.gg

Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic

Esports odds feed provider with a focus on engagement.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)eSportsGamblingMachine Learning
Series AAug 16, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Pnkfrg Studios

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Pnkfrg Studios is a mobile gaming studio establishing a new gaming genre based on mash-ups of entertainment formats.

GamingMobile
SeedMay 16, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Treat

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Play to rescue real animals

AppsGamificationPet
SeedMar 10, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,425,000
1047 Games

Zephyr Cove, Nevada, United States

1047 Games is an American video game developer company. Known for creating the online multiplayer first person shooter game Splitgate.

CommunitiesComputerMedia and EntertainmentSoftwareVideo Games
Series ASep 14, 2021
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
Betsperts Media & Technology Group

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Betsperts provides crowdsourced sports content, social media, advice, and user analytics on a centralized platform.

AnalyticsContentDigital MediaGamingInformation ServicesMedia and EntertainmentSports
Series AAug 26, 2021
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
StockGro

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

StockGro is a social investment platform that helps people learn how to invest in the stock market.

AppsE-LearningFinancial ServicesTrading Platform
SeedAug 3, 2021
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Beryllium

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Beryllium is a platform for fantasy sports activities and buys and sells.

Fantasy SportsGaming
SeedJun 3, 2021
Amount Raised: $3,000,000