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Overview

Game fund focused on the local game industry.

Founded

2021

Deals ยท 12mo

2

Stage focus

Seed

Geographic focus

Belgium
The Netherlands

Sector focus

Gaming
Video Games

Investment portfolio

5rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Artwod
Aug 2026Led
$1 MSeed
Galaxy Grove
Oct 2025Led
$1 MSeed
StriveCloud
Oct 2024Participated
$2 MOther Equity
Mystic Forge
Jun 2024Led
$2 MOther Equity
Oisoi Studio
May 2024Led
$0.48 MOther Equity
Artwod
Aug 2026Led
$1 MSeed
Galaxy Grove
Oct 2025Led
$1 MSeed
StriveCloud
Oct 2024Participated
$2 MOther Equity
Mystic Forge
Jun 2024Led
$2 MOther Equity
Oisoi Studio
May 2024Led
$0.48 MOther Equity
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Deal Distribution

ForsVC: 5 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
ForsVC: 5 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed20
Other Equity21

Monthly Deal Activity

ForsVC: 5 deals are recorded across 30 months.All available history.
ForsVC: 5 deals are recorded across 30 months. All available history
MonthDeals
May '241
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Sector Breakdown

ForsVC: Gaming & eSports is the largest displayed sector by deal count (4 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

ForsVC: Gaming & eSports is the largest displayed sector by deal count (4 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Gaming & eSports4
Hardware & Robotics2
Enterprise Software2
Media & Entertainment2
AR/VR2
Education & Workforce1
E-Commerce & Retail1
Real Estate & Construction1
Social & Community Platforms1

Deal Size Distribution

ForsVC: 5 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

ForsVC: 5 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M5
$5M-$10M0
$10M-$25M0
$25M-$50M0
$50M-$100M0
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

ForsVC: Europe has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (5 deals).All available history.

Top 1 of 1 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

ForsVC: Europe has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (5 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
Europe5
ForsVC: 5 co-investors are shown, with 1Up Ventures sharing 1 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Shows up to 20 co-investors ranked by shared deals. Deals may be shared with multiple funds, so rows overlap. Capital is total round size, not fund cheque size.

ForsVC: 5 co-investors are shown, with 1Up Ventures sharing 1 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
1Up Ventures1
Airbridge Equity Partners1
Birdhouse Ventures1
ROM Utrecht Region1
Seeder Fund1

Investment Strategy

ForsVC: Led accounts for 80% and participating for 20% of round participation.All available history.
ForsVC: Led accounts for 80% and participating for 20% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led480%
Participating120%
ForsVC: Single-lead accounts for 25% and co-led for 75% of lead dynamics.All available history.
ForsVC: Single-lead accounts for 25% and co-led for 75% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead125%
Co-led375%

Team

Arne Ottoy

Founder, Managing Director & CEO

Bram van Lith

Committee Member - ForsVC Expert Panel

Eric Diepeveen

Venture Partner

Stephanie van Lith-van Geel

Committee Member - ForsVC Expert Panel