Top 3 Mistakes Gaming Startups Make - According to the VCs

Join host Jen Donahoe for an in-depth discussion on venture capital funding in the gaming industry with experts from Transcend Fund, Sisu Game Ventures, and PlayVentures.

The panel covers key topics including how VCs work, investment processes, team equity structures, board dynamics, and the unique challenges and opportunities within different gaming platforms.

Learn what gaming VCs are looking for and get insights directly from industry professionals who help shape the future of gaming startups.

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1:06 Panel Introduction and Topic Overview

02:59 Meet the Experts: Sikandar

04:48 Meet the Experts: Jere

06:35 Meet the Experts: Anton

10:25 Understanding Venture Capital

15:45 Equity and Cap Table Basics

21:17 Gaming VCs: What They Look For

27:12 Understanding Risk in Business Platforms

27:46 Content and Platform Agnosticism

28:18 Distribution and Growth in Gaming

30:05 Tech Investments in Gaming

31:33 Marketing and User Acquisition

38:42 Investment Pitches and Processes

45:32 The Role of Boards in Startups

54:27 Fund Size and Investment Strategies

58:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts