Nordic Game Ventures

Nordic Game Ventures is an investment firm dedicated to early-stage game development and games ecosystem companies across the Nordic region. It provides capital to foster innovation and growth, leveraging deep expertise in the games industry, applied games, and game technology. The firm strategically guides the games medium into new application fields, such as digital health, education, and virtual reality, recognizing its broader technological and societal impact.

The firm was founded in 2018 by Erik Robertson, Timo Ylikangas, and Stefan Lindeberg. This initiative stemmed from the founders' insight into the Nordic countries' position as world leaders in game development, characterized by high per-capita employment of game developers and a consistently hit-producing industry. They recognized the significant potential of the games medium beyond entertainment. The founding team collectively brings decades of experience from within the games industry, encompassing both development and early-stage investing.

Nordic Game Ventures primarily serves unlisted early-stage game development studios and related ecosystem companies in the Nordic region seeking equity investments, alongside institutional investors looking for strategic allocation in this specialized industry. Its mission is to support and sustain the innovation and wealth creation within the Nordic games sector. The long-term vision involves fostering the responsible development of the games medium, leveraging its transformative potential across various sectors, and ensuring its continued growth and impact.