Firms

Play Ventures

Play Ventures

Play Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing globally in game studios, consumer applications, and related technology infrastructure. Its strategy includes mobile free-to-play games, consumer apps that use game mechanics, developer platforms, artificial intelligence tools, advertising technology, and payment services. Founded by gaming entrepreneurs, the firm can invest before products launch and supports founders with product and game design, recruitment, fundraising, and connections across its portfolio and industry network. Its team operates across Singapore, Helsinki, and other gaming and technology hubs.

Founded
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Type
Venture capital

Funds1

  • Play Ventures Fund III$140M

    Play Ventures’ third flagship fund invests in early-stage games, playable consumer applications, and related infrastructure including AI tools. The firm states it closed the fund at $140 million in October 2024; a primary partner interview confirms the US dollar denomination. The precise public announcement date is unverified. This fund is not specifically attributed to BeyondOS.

Team

Operations and support

Anton BackmanGeneral Partner
Eliana KimHead of Events
Florent SimonPrincipal
Harri ManninenFounding Partner
Henric SuuronenFounding Partner
Jason ChanSenior Vice President
Joe BurridgeHead of Talent
Juha LindellDirector of Platform
Kenrick DrijkoningenGeneral Partner
Phylicia KohGeneral Partner
Rishi ShanmugamSenior Associate - Finance & Operations
Selin EsinInvestment Associate
Zhende LowAssistant Manager - Finance & Operations

Co-investing

Makers Fund
Atinum Investment

Investments