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6. GAME INVESTMENT & FUNDING
Securing funding is one of the most important, and challenging, steps for any game studio. In this module, we’ll demystify the investment landscape by exploring different funding sources, what investors are really looking for, and how to craft a pitch that speaks their language. You’ll learn how to evaluate your own investment readiness, build a pitch deck that tells your story, and establish credibility in the eyes of funders.
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YOUR EXPERTS
Jason Della Rocca
Game industry entrepreneur, funding advisor, and cluster expert
Jason Della Rocca is a game business consultant, investor, funding advisor, and ecosystem strategist. He currently spends the bulk of his time advising game studio founders on funding and product strategy, and advising governments around the world how to better grow/support the success of their regional game development ecosystem.
Umut Ersaraç
Sales @ Accelbyte
With over a decade of experience in the gaming and IT industries, I currently lead business development efforts as an Account Executive at AccelByte, focusing on identifying and supporting game studios, publishers, and developers. My role allows me to connect gaming companies with powerful backend, game operations, and distribution tools to help them scale and innovate efficiently.
Jade Yhap
President and Co-Founder of InteractiveNB
10 + years of working with startups, primarily strategy, marketing, and positioning. Co-founder of Reframe Games, a studio focused on reframing perspectives on games and mental health. Keystone project was GUIDE, which won several awards and showcased at the Smithsonian. President and Co-Founder of InteractiveNB, a professional association devoted to promoting the Interactive Digital Media Industry Consultant for Design, UX/UI, Marketing, Content Creation, and Business Development.
Max Seeburg
Founder & Managing Partner at 1Up Capital
Max is the co-founder of 1Up Capital, Germany's first user acquisition fund. 1Up finances growth activities of gaming studios and publishers. Before founding 1Up Capital, Max launched and scaled two ad-tech companies across five countries, working primarily with gaming publishers. He also played a key role in building several ventures at Rocket Internet. Max holds a degree in Finance from the University of St. Andrews.