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— and yes, we have done that before. Now it’s your turn.

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Who we are?

We've experienced the bittersweet journey of being founders ourselves—overflowing with ideas, juggling between operations and growth, handling rejections, pivoting, and battling self-doubt.

But hey, now that we've been through it all, we understand what it takes and we're here to help.

Companies we built

Twitch

$970M exit to Amazon (2014)

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Kabam

$800M exit to Netmarble Games (2016)

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Playdom

$563M exit to Disney (2010)

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RedOctane

$99.9M exit to Activision (2006)

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MochiMedia

$80M exit to Shanda Games (2010)

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Orbit Baby

$17.5M exit to Ergo Baby (2011)

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HOT or NOT

$20M exit to Ruby (2008)

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Metatheory

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Blue Goji

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Companies we’ve invested in

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Funds we are associated with

Funds

Features

Plant the right roots for your business to thrive. Early on, it's all about discovering your unique edge to swiftly and boldly navigate markets. We're not here to just refine your pitch deck — we're here to help fine tune your business skills and scale your vision.

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Experienced Partners

We've all been founders ourselves. We understand that theory often falls short — real-world experience is what truly counts. Let us help you navigate your journey.

First Check

Investing is a clear way to demonstrate commitment to a business with growth potential. We provide the resources to help your team succeed.

Co-pilots

Concentrate on taking the small steps necessary to build a solid business. We go beyond mentoring — we are your co-pilots, actively collaborating to apply knowledge and get things done together.

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