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The mobile gaming industry in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ DACH region includes dynamic companies that create engaging games for smartphones and tablets. This sector features both established firms and ambitious startups, developing genres ranging from casual and puzzle games to immersive simulations. As smartphone penetration increases, so do opportunities for immersive experiences and social interaction through gaming platforms. Innovations like augmented reality (AR) and new monetization strategies are redefining player engagement and market potential. The DACH area's blend of technical expertise and creative talent sets it up for remarkable growth, fostering collaborations between tech and entertainment entities.

The investors in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ DACH mobile gaming scene showcase a mix of corporate giants and agile venture capital firms. With headquarters in cities such as Berlin, Vienna, and Zurich, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨se entities vary in size—from small teams to corporates with thousands of employees. Founded between 1997 and 2024, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y bring a wealth of experience, evidenced by notable deal counts in 2024. From THQ Nordic to Moonrock Capital, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨se investors are keen to back innovative projects that propel Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile gaming space forward.

Top 13 Mobile Gaming Investors in DACH

1. THQ Nordic

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• Type: Corporate
• Headquarters: Vienna, Vienna, Austria
• Founded year: 2011
• Headcount: 501-1000
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THQ Nordic is a video game publisher and developer based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2011. The company has established a diverse portfolio of video games across multiple platforms, catering to gamers and enthusiasts with engaging gaming experiences. Notably, THQ Nordic has made several acquisitions to enhance its presence in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ gaming industry, including HandyGames, a German game developer and publisher known for its mobile games, acquired in July 2018. This acquisition allows THQ Nordic to tap into Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile gaming market. Additionally, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y have acquired oÅ·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨r studios like Pieces Interactive and Piranha Bytes, furÅ·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨r solidifying Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir position in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ gaming sector. With a focus on quality and innovation, THQ Nordic continues to expand its offerings, including in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile gaming space.

2. Miniclip

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• Type: Corporate
• Headquarters: Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
• Founded year: 2001
• Headcount: 1001-5000
• Number of deals in 2024: 2
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Miniclip is a corporate investor based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, founded in 2001. As a leading mobile game publisher, Miniclip specializes in digital games and entertainment, reaching over 400 million players monthly. The company has made several strategic acquisitions to bolster its position in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile gaming market. Notable transactions include Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ acquisition of SYBO Games, known for Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ hit game Subway Surfers, marking one of Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ largest deals in Danish gaming history. Additionally, Miniclip acquired Ilyon Dynamics for $100 million, focusing on expanding its casual gaming portfolio. OÅ·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨r acquisitions include Lessmore, Masomo (developer of Head Ball 2), and Green Horse Games, all aimed at enhancing Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir offerings in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile gaming space. These transactions highlight Miniclip's commitment to growth and innovation within Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile gaming industry.

3. 1kx

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
• Founded year: 2018
• Headcount: 11-50
• Number of deals in 2024: 19
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1kx is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2018. The firm specializes in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ cryptocurrency sector and focuses on ecosystem growth, providing advisory services to founders in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ web3 space. They help bootstrap token networks and achieve economic sustainability, emphasizing community engagement and hands-on support in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ creation and design of token models. In Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile gaming context, 1kx has participated in several notable transactions, including investments in Gunzilla Games, a game development company, and Playmint, which is developing an MMO solution. They also invested in Sleepagotchi, a mobile application aimed at improving sleep habits, which, while not a traditional gaming app, reflects Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir interest in innovative mobile applications. Their involvement in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨se projects highlights Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir commitment to supporting Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ gaming industry, particularly in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile and web3 sectors.

4. Moonrock Capital Verwaltungs GmbH

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Julbach, Bavaria, Germany
• Founded year: 2024
• Headcount: 1-10
• Number of deals in 2024: 19
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Moonrock Capital Verwaltungs GmbH is a venture capital firm founded in 2024, located in Julbach, Bavaria, Germany. The firm specializes in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors, providing services such as startup incubation, funding, and strategic guidance to early-stage startups. Notably, Moonrock Capital has participated in several significant transactions within Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile gaming context. For instance, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y led a $4M fundraising round for GoFungibles, which plans to launch a global game, and invested in Arcade2earn, which raised $3.2M in a seed round. Additionally, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y were involved in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ funding of RealFevr, which raised over $2.6M in Series A funding. These investments highlight Moonrock Capital's active role in supporting innovative gaming projects that leverage blockchain technology.

5. Possible Ventures

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Munich, Bavaria, Germany
• Founded year: 2021
• Headcount: 1-10
• Number of deals in 2024: 9
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Possible Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, founded in 2021. The firm has a small team and has made 9 investments in 2024. While Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir primary focus is on fintech, particularly through Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir investment in OwnHome, which offers a rent-to-own model for home ownership, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y have also engaged in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ gaming sector. Notably, Possible Ventures participated in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ Series A funding round for Omeda Studios, a UK-based game developer, which raised â‚�19.1M to support Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ launch of Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir game Predecessor. Additionally, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y were involved in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ early funding rounds for Virtex Stadium, a gaming platform, and have shown interest in gaming technology through Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir participation in funding rounds for Immutable Systems, a startup focused on NFT scaling solutions for gaming. These transactions highlight Possible Ventures' engagement in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile gaming industry, despite Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir primary focus on fintech.

6. Sictic

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
• Founded year: 2014
• Headcount: 201-500
• Number of deals in 2024: 77
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SICTIC is a not-for-profit organization based in Zurich, Switzerland, that connects smart money investors with innovative Swiss early-stage technology startups. Founded in 2014, SICTIC provides investment opportunities, networking events, and educational resources to facilitate Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ growth of startups and Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ investment community. Among Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir notable transactions, SICTIC has invested in mobile gaming-related companies such as AirConsole, which raised $3M in a Series A funding round to expand its content library to AndroidTV, and Struckd, a platform for creating and sharing mobile games. These investments highlight SICTIC's engagement in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile gaming sector, alongside Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir broader focus on technology startups.

7. TA Ventures

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
• Founded year: 2010
• Headcount: 11-50
• Number of deals in 2024: 5
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TA Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany, founded in 2010. The firm specializes in early-stage technology startups across various sectors, including HealthTech and FinTech, while also actively investing in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile gaming industry. Notable transactions include Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir investment in Flaregames, which raised $12.2 million in Series B funding to enhance its gaming projects, and Pixonic, which received $5 million to publish new games on social networks. More recently, TA Ventures invested in Mystic Games, which is developing a mobile Roguelike Royale game, showcasing Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir commitment to supporting mobile gaming ventures. With a global presence, TA Ventures not only provides capital but also strategic support to help startups thrive in competitive markets.

8. Game Seer Venture Partners

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany
• Founded year: 2019
• Headcount: 1-10
• Number of deals in 2024: 1
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Game Seer Venture Partners GmbH is an investment firm based in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany, founded in 2019. The firm specializes in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ gaming industry, providing funding and strategic support to indie game development studios to help Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨m create and publish Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir games. They focus on building partnerships with studios to enhance Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir capabilities and ensure successful project outcomes. Notable transactions include an investment in Breaking Walls, which raised $1.75 million for its debut game, Away: The Survival Series, and Marslit Games, which raised $400,000. Additionally, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y have invested in oÅ·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨r gaming studios such as Old Skull Games and Frima, furÅ·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨r solidifying Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir presence in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ gaming sector.

9. Phoenix Games | acquiring and enhancing game studios

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• Type: Corporate
• Headquarters: Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
• Founded year: 2018
• Headcount: 201-500
• Number of deals in 2024: 1
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Phoenix Games is a gaming company based in Karlsruhe, Germany, founded in 2018, that focuses on acquiring and enhancing free-to-play game studios. With a team size of 201-500, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y provide support and resources to help small to medium-sized game developers optimize Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir games and improve profitability. Phoenix Games operates using an AI-based platform to enhance game performance. Notable transactions include Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ acquisition of SmileyGamer, a studio known for its successful match-3 games, and Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ acquisition of Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ publishing rights to Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile RPG Knighthood from King, which has achieved over five million downloads. Additionally, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y have acquired oÅ·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨r studios like Sixteen Tons Entertainment and Well Played Games, furÅ·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨r expanding Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir portfolio in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile gaming space. Their focus on enhancing user acquisition and ad monetization makes Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨m a significant player in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile gaming industry.

10. Oracles Investment Group

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
• Founded year: 2017
• Headcount: 11-50
• Number of deals in 2024: 10
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Oracles Investment Group is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2017. The firm specializes in investing in decentralized finance, metaverse development, and blockchain gaming. They provide high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors with research, strategic partnerships, and consulting services to navigate Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ crypto market effectively. Notably, Oracles Investment Group has been active in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile gaming sector, with significant investments in companies such as MagicCraft, which raised $2,115,000 in a seed round in November 2021, and Sidus Heroes, which also secured funding in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ same month. More recently, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y invested in NexGami, which raised $2,500,000 in May 2024, and Sekuya, which raised $1,600,000 in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ same month. These transactions highlight Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir commitment to supporting innovative gaming projects that leverage blockchain technology.

11. Earlybird Venture Capital

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Germany
• Founded year: 1997
• Headcount: 51-200
• Number of deals in 2024: 29
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Earlybird Venture Capital is a venture capital firm based in Germany, founded in 1997, that specializes in investing in European technology innovators. They provide financial resources and strategic support to startups, particularly in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ digital health and deep tech sectors. Notably, Earlybird has been involved in several transactions relevant to Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile gaming industry, including investments in Crowdpark, a gaming company, and Madvertise, a mobile advertising leader. These investments highlight Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir engagement with Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile gaming ecosystem, as Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y support companies that are integral to mobile gaming and advertising. Earlybird's business model focuses on nurturing early-stage companies through funding and mentorship, helping Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨m navigate growth challenges in a competitive market.

12. IBB Ventures

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
• Founded year: 1997
• Headcount: 11-50
• Number of deals in 2024: 18
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IBB Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 1997. The firm specializes in early-stage financing and has invested in over 270 startups, providing not only capital but also expertise and resources to help Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨se businesses thrive. Among Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir notable transactions, IBB Ventures invested in Softgames GmbH, a company that operates a mobile HTML5 gaming platform, highlighting Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir engagement in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile gaming industry. Additionally, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y have participated in various funding rounds for oÅ·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨r startups, showcasing Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir broad investment strategy while maintaining a foothold in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile gaming sector.

13. Axel Springer

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• Type: Corporate
• Headquarters: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
• Founded year: 1946
• Headcount: 10001+
• Number of deals in 2024: 1
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Axel Springer SE is a prominent media company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 1946. It specializes in publishing news and digital media, operating a diverse portfolio of brands such as BILD and Business Insider. The company is dedicated to independent journalism and leveraging technology to enhance its media offerings. In Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ context of mobile gaming, Axel Springer has made notable investments, including Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ acquisition of a majority stake in Gamigo AG, a leading provider of Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOG), which significantly bolstered its digital strategy. Additionally, Axel Springer has participated in funding rounds for Anzu.io, a company focused on non-intrusive in-game advertising solutions, indicating Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir active role in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ gaming sector. These transactions reflect Axel Springer's strategic interest in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ mobile gaming industry, aligning with Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir broader digital media objectives.

Mobile Gaming Insights: Key Investors in DACH

Investor	Headquarter	Size	Founded	Deals 2024
	Vienna, Vienna, Austria	501-1000	2011	0
	Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel, Switzerland	1001-5000	2001	2
	Berlin, Berlin, Germany	11-50	2018	19
	Julbach, Bavaria, Germany	1-10	2024	19
	Munich, Bavaria, Germany	1-10	2021	9
	Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland	201-500	2014	77
	Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany	11-50	2010	5
	Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany	1-10	2019	1
	Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany	201-500	2018	1
	Berlin, Berlin, Germany	11-50	2017	10
	Germany	51-200	1997	29
	Berlin, Berlin, Germany	11-50	1997	18
	Berlin, Berlin, Germany	10001+	1946	1

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