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. 00:00 Ad0 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