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We are eqty - entrepreneurs who have dabbled in crafting captivating creations, occasionally stumbling uponsuccess too. We make well-selected investments in which we are confident of making a crucial contribution to the overall success.

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After decades filled with wins, failures, blood, sweat, and tears, we want to be the partner we wished had existed when we started our first companies.

Here's what we bring to the table

20ys track record of building notable companies within the gaming industry
We failed, we nailed
We are not a fund managing external money; we have skin in the game
No BS: We'll be transparent about our capabilities and limitations

What we are particularly looking for

Successful investments hinge on founders who are willing to run the full marathon 🏃, guided by a clear mission & vision 🧑‍💻, and possess the ability to build and run products effectively ☄️.

Our investment focus

Playground games: hosting, middleware, tech, content or platforms
50k - 350k ticket size
~~B2B or B2C~~ - it doesnt matter

Our process

Step 1

Intro/Chemistry

An initial call or in-person meeting is conducted to get to know each other and determine if the engagement is mutually suitable.

Step 2

Deepdive

Gain a deeper understanding of your goals and the processes involved in how we can assist you in achieving specific milestones.

Step 3

Terms/Deal

We aim to keep things straightforward and hassle-free during this stage. Our goal is to ensure clear communication, making it easy for both parties to agree on terms and seal the deal.

Step 4

Let´s go

With the paperwork completed, there`s no time to waste. Let`s embark on your journey with us and conquer/tackle some markets.

Any questions so far? Let`s have a chat

Direct investments & Limited partner engagements

eqty invests as both a co-investor (directly in companies) and as a limited partner in private equity funds, which align with the overall investment strategy.

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StatusActive
RoleInvestor
Invested2024
Website

Pockethost is a new app developed by Marco Salas Franz and Theresa Neumann that streamlines the process of setting up and managing private (community) multiplayer game servers. It is designed to be user-friendly and focused on gamers' needs, allowing servers to be launched within seconds. This simplifies what is typically a complex and lengthy setup. Currently, Pockethost supports servers for Minecraft (both Bedrock and Java editions) and plans to expand to more games soon. Pockethost will close the gap between third-party game hosting and game developers.

StatusActive
RoleInvestor
Invested2023
Website

Red Rover Interactive is an exciting new game development studio based in Oslo, Norway, founded by industry veterans from renowned companies such as Funcom, Lockwood Publishing, Bohemia Interactive, Ubisoft Reflections, and more. The studio is on a mission to reimagine the multiplayer gaming landscape, emphasizing the creation of groundbreaking survival experiences that prioritize long-term player retention through innovative mechanics.

StatusActive
RoleInvestor
Invested2022
Website

Founded in 2022, Companion Group is a game studio based in London, UK. The studio distinguishes itself by showcasing its expertise through execution, augmenting game development teams with exceptionally skilled engineers proficient in Unreal Engine (C++), Unity (C#), and backend architecture and services. Comprising top-tier developers from industry giants such as Xbox, Amazon, Google, Tencent, EA, Improbable, Creative Assembly, and Supermassive, the team brings together an exceptional wealth of talent.

StatusActive
RoleInvestor
Invested2022
Website

Techtive Games, a German game studio, was founded by friends who previously developed mods for games like Dayz and Elder Scrolls. Their debut project, 'Ardem', is an immersive open-world survival game with a strong PvPvE and COOP focus. Whether you choose to roam the wilderness as a lone wolf or join forces to build and defend your fortified base, Ardem offers diverse gameplay options.

StatusActive
RoleInvestor
Invested2021
Website

Blankhans is a decentralized game studio with its roots in Germany. The founding team behind Blankhans consists of leaders in games, game technology, media, and entrepreneurship who are dedicated to building long-lasting multiplayer experiences. Blankhans was founded with the aim of pushing boundaries and evolving the Survival-Sandbox genre. In addition to its debut release, 'Coreborn,' the studio is currently working on three new titles.

Meet the team

Sebastian

Partner

20-year track as an entrepreneur in games-tech and hosting, participated in various companies, surfer by heart not by skill, all-day long optimist. Based in Palma and Munich.

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