Ludus, based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, focuses on investing in and nurturing top-tier gaming startups. The firm typically participates in seed rounds, providing strategic guidance and funding to early-stage companies. Ludus aims to pioneer the venture studio model in Turkey, leveraging in-house expertise to support entrepreneurs and startups in the gaming sector.
Notable portfolio companies include Hypemasters, which has raised $3.25 million, ShapesXR with $8.6 million raised, and TheMonetizr, which has secured $4 million in funding. Ludus is distinguished by its investment philosophy centered on deep industry expertise and hands-on support, offering unique value-add services that help gaming startups scale effectively.
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Classification
- Also Known As
- Ludus D.O.O.
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 7300Business Services
- ISIC
- 9311Operation of sports facilities
- Industry
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- —Financial Services Companies
- —Investment Companies
- —Investment Management Companies
- —Professional Service Companies
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- NAICS
- 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
