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MTGx Ventures

Stockholm County Founded 2013 Website
Cheque Size$1M to $50M
Stages10
Industries15
Markets20
Stated Portfolio2
Operating Since2013 (13y)

About MTGx Ventures

MTGx Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Modern Times Group (MTG), focusing on early-stage technology companies in the media and entertainment sectors. The firm seeks to invest in innovative companies within online entertainment and e-commerce, aiming to complement MTG's existing products and discover new concepts. MTGx Ventures partners with or invests in companies that align with MTG's strategic interests, leveraging the group's extensive international presence and resources to support growth. The firm's investment strategy includes a partnership and incubation program called MTGx MediaFactory, which runs several times per annum. In this program, MTGx Ventures selects three young or established companies to collaborate with one of MTG's core products for three months. This initiative is part of MTGx Ventures' broader approach to engage with innovative companies through investment, acquisition, and commercial partnerships, focusing on the online video value chain from content production to monetization. MTGx Ventures has a track record of supporting and investing in various companies within the media and entertainment sectors. Notable investments include Splay, a leading YouTube multichannel network in Sweden, and Viagame, a global eSports channel. These investments reflect MTGx Ventures' commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the digital entertainment industry, leveraging MTG's resources and expertise to accelerate the development of promising startups. MTGx Ventures operates globally, with a particular focus on regions where MTG has a strong presence, including Scandinavia, Central and Eastern Europe, and select markets in North America, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm's diverse portfolio spans various industries, including technology, media, entertainment, e-commerce, gaming, esports, and digital services, reflecting its broad investment mandate and strategic alignment with MTG's business objectives. In summary, MTGx Ventures serves as a strategic partner for early-stage technology companies in the media and entertainment sectors, offering not only capital but also access to MTG's extensive network, resources, and industry expertise. Through its investments and partnerships, MTGx Ventures aims to drive innovation, foster growth, and create value for both its portfolio companies and MTG. MTGx Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Modern Times Group (MTG), focusing on early-stage technology companies in the media and entertainment sectors. The firm seeks to invest in innovative companies within online entertainment and e-commerce, aiming to complement MTG's existing products and discover new concepts. MTGx Ventures partners with or invests in companies that align with MTG's strategic interests, leveraging the group's extensive international presence and resources to support growth. The firm's investment strategy includes a partnership and incubation program called MTGx MediaFactory, which runs several times per annum. In this program, MTGx Ventures selects three young or established companies to collaborate with one of MTG's core products for three months. This initiative is part of MTGx Ventures' broader approach to engage with innovative companies through investment, acquisition, and commercial partnerships, focusing on the online video value chain from content production to monetization. MTGx Ventures has a track record of supporting and investing in various companies within the media and entertainment sectors. Notable investments include Splay, a leading YouTube multichannel network in Sweden, and Viagame, a global eSports channel. These investments reflect MTGx Ventures' commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the digital entertainment industry, leveraging MTG's resources and expertise to accelerate the development of promising startups. MTGx Ventures operates globally, with a particular focus on regions where MTG has a strong presence, including Scandinavia, Central and Eastern Europe, and select markets in North America, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm's diverse portfolio spans various industries, including technology, media, entertainment, e-commerce, gaming, esports, and digital services, reflecting its broad investment mandate and strategic alignment with MTG's business objectives. In summary, MTGx Ventures serves as a strategic partner for early-stage technology companies in the media and entertainment sectors, offering not only capital but also access to MTG's extensive network, resources, and industry expertise. Through its investments and partnerships, MTGx Ventures aims to drive innovation, foster growth, and create value for both its portfolio companies and MTG.

Geographical Focus

African markets1

Other stated markets19

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyJapanAustraliaChinaIndiaBrazilDenmarkUnited Arab EmiratesSouth KoreaSwedenNorwayFinlandPolandEstoniaLatviaLithuania

Requirements

Innovative companies in online entertainment and e-commerce sectors, Alignment with MTG's strategic interests, Potential for growth and scalability, Ability to leverage MTG's international presence and resources

Stated Portfolio2

Splay
Viagame

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