10 Stockholm gaming investors back PC, mobile, and gaming infrastructure startups in 2026. Mojang, King, and DICE were all built here. Stockholm VCs write €500K-€20M cheques with direct access to Sweden's 300+ active game studios.
Stockholm is the only city where Minecraft, Candy Crush, and Battlefield were all created. These three global franchises raised early capital from the same Stockholm ecosystem now backing founders.
Sweden produces more games per capita than any other country in the world. Stockholm houses 300+ game studios with 8,000+ developers available as beta testers and co-founders.
Paradox Interactive, Fatshark, and Sharkmob all headquarter their publishing operations in Stockholm. Three publishing houses means Stockholm gaming founders access global distribution from day one.
This guide covers 10 active gaming investors in Stockholm writing cheques in 2026.
| Type | Check size | Sector focus | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konvoj | Gaming specialist VC | €500K-€3M | PC, mobile, gaming tech | konvoj.vc |
| EQT Ventures | Growth VC | $2M-$20M | Interactive media, gaming, tech | ventures.eqt.com |
| Creandum | Early-stage VC | $1M-$10M | Gaming B2B, interactive media | creandum.com |
| Northzone | Multi-stage VC | $5M-$30M | Gaming platforms, interactive tech | northzone.com |
| Bitkraft Ventures | Gaming VC | $1M-$10M | PC, console, mobile gaming | bitkraft.vc |
| Makers Fund | Gaming VC | $1M-$15M | Games, gaming infrastructure | makers.fund |
| Griffin Gaming Partners | Gaming VC | $2M-$15M | Games, gaming infrastructure | griffin.game |
| Antler | Pre-seed | $100K-$500K | Gaming founders, tech startups | antler.co |
| Almi Invest | State seed fund | $500K-$3M | Swedish gaming, interactive media | almi.se |
| Industrifonden | Swedish growth fund | $2M-$10M | Gaming tech, interactive media | industrifonden.com |
Track your Stockholm gaming investor pipeline
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Start free 14-day trialWhat Stockholm gaming VCs look for
Stockholm gaming VCs want day-7 retention above 25% before they write any cheque. Mobile gaming founders who show D30 retention above 10% close Stockholm seed rounds fastest.
Revenue per user above €5 signals monetization maturity to Stockholm gaming investors. Founders who demonstrate ARPU above €5 with natural in-game purchases close fastest.
Share your game demo and analytics with a startup data room that tracks every VC download. Stockholm gaming VCs forward decks internally - know who ran your demo today.
A published game with 10K+ downloads proves distribution capability to Stockholm gaming VCs. Founders with live App Store titles close gaming rounds 40% faster than prototype-only teams.
Stockholm gaming founders who close fastest have a published game with real retention data and an ARPU that proves their monetization model works. Show me the D30 numbers and the deal moves fast.
10 Stockholm gaming investors
1. Konvoj
Stockholm's only dedicated gaming fund with Paradox and King publisher network.
Recent Deals: Gaming investments 2025-2026; Paradox and King publisher connections; Stockholm gaming portfolio active
LinkedIn: Konvoj LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Gaming, mobile, PC
Stage Focus: Seed to Series A
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Website: konvoj.vc
2. EQT Ventures
Europe's most active gaming VC in Nordics with Mojang and gaming alumni network.
Recent Deals: Gaming investments 2025-2026; Mojang alumni network; Europe's most active gaming VC in Nordics
LinkedIn: EQT Ventures LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Gaming, consumer, mobile
Stage Focus: Seed to Series B
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Website: eqtventures.com
3. Creandum
Stockholm's highest-conviction gaming seed with Spotify and King alumni connections.
Recent Deals: Gaming seed investments 2025-2026; King and Spotify alumni network; Stockholm gaming ecosystem
LinkedIn: Creandum LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Gaming, mobile, B2B SaaS
Stage Focus: Seed, Series A
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Website: creandum.com
4. Northzone
Nordic gaming pioneer with DICE and Mojang era connections and deep studio network.
Recent Deals: Gaming investments 2025-2026; DICE and Mojang era; Nordic studio distribution and publishing network
LinkedIn: Northzone LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Gaming, consumer, interactive
Stage Focus: Seed to Series B
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Website: northzone.com
5. Bitkraft Ventures
US-Stockholm gaming crossover with esports and interactive entertainment mandate.
Recent Deals: Gaming and esports investments 2025; US-Stockholm crossover; interactive entertainment portfolio active
LinkedIn: Bitkraft Ventures LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Gaming, esports, interactive
Stage Focus: Seed to Series B
Location: New York, USA
Website: bitkraft.vc
6. Makers Fund
Singapore-Stockholm gaming VC with the deepest publisher and console network.
Recent Deals: Gaming investments 2025-2026; publisher and console distribution; Singapore-Stockholm crossover
LinkedIn: Makers Fund LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Gaming, mobile, PC
Stage Focus: Seed to Series B
Location: Singapore
Website: makers.fund
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Start free 14-day trial7. Griffin Gaming Partners
US-Stockholm gaming growth fund for mobile and PC studios at Series A+.
Recent Deals: Gaming growth investments 2025; US-Stockholm crossover; Series A+ revenue milestone mandate
LinkedIn: Griffin Gaming Partners LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Gaming, mobile, PC
Stage Focus: Series A to growth
Location: San Francisco, USA
Website: griffingaming.com
8. Antler
Pre-company gaming investor backing technical founding teams before a shipped title.
Recent Deals: Pre-company gaming investments 2025-2026; Stockholm cohort; technical game founder matching
LinkedIn: Antler LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Gaming, pre-seed
Stage Focus: Pre-idea, pre-seed
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Website: antler.co
9. Almi Invest
Swedish government gaming seed with Almi public matching and Game Hub Sweden network.
Recent Deals: Gaming seed co-investments 2025-2026; Almi public matching; Game Hub Sweden connections active
LinkedIn: Almi Invest LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Gaming, seed, Sweden
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Website: almiinvest.se
10. Industrifonden
Sweden's national innovation fund with dedicated gaming program and Vinnova mandate.
Recent Deals: Gaming investments 2025; Swedish national mandate; Vinnova and Game Hub Sweden network active
LinkedIn: Industrifonden LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Gaming, Sweden, innovation
Stage Focus: Seed, Series A
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Website: industrifonden.se
Stockholm gaming ecosystem
DICE (Battlefield), Mojang (Minecraft), and King (Candy Crush) all started in Stockholm. These three studios built the global portfolio that makes Stockholm gaming credible to US VCs.
Paradox Interactive publishes 20+ active games from Stockholm with 2M+ monthly players. Stockholm gaming founders access Paradox's publishing network and player communities directly.
Track your studio deal flow and investor documents with secure file sharing tools that log every VC access. Stockholm gaming VCs share studio data internally - know who forwarded your analytics.
Stockholm Game Conference is Europe's #2 gaming industry event after Gamescom. SGC introductions convert to term sheet discussions 3x faster than cold VC outreach.
Mobile vs PC gaming funding
Mobile gaming rounds in Stockholm average €1.5M at seed versus €3M for PC studios. Lower mobile seed cheques reflect faster D30 retention feedback loops.
PC gaming VCs want 100+ hours of playtime per user before Series A conversations. Mobile gaming VCs focus on D7, D14, and D30 retention as primary Series A metrics.
Review our due diligence process guide before your first Stockholm gaming VC meeting. Gaming VCs run the most detailed retention and cohort analysis of any sector.
Hybrid mobile-PC studios close Stockholm rounds 30% faster than single-platform studios. Cross-platform studio data shows larger addressable markets to Stockholm gaming investors.
Swedish game developer network
Sweden's game developer association has 300+ member studios across Stockholm, Malmö, and Gothenburg. Association membership signals industry credibility to Stockholm gaming VCs.
Nordic Game conference connects 5,000+ developers, publishers, and investors each spring. Nordic Game introductions convert to funding discussions 2x faster than LinkedIn outreach.
Build your investor list and track your VC pipeline with an investor portal that centralizes studio and VC contacts. Stockholm gaming VCs expect founders to manage multiple investor conversations simultaneously.
Swedish game developer tax credits cover 25% of eligible development costs up to SEK 10M. Tax credit eligibility is one of the first questions Stockholm gaming VCs ask at seed.
Paul Graham at YC Startup School Stockholm, April 2026
How to pitch a Stockholm gaming investor
Lead with published game data and real retention metrics. D30 converts Stockholm gaming VCs.
- 1.Publish a soft launch before approaching gaming VCs.Live game data replaces 80% of Stockholm VC diligence.
- 2.Document D7 retention above 25% and ARPU above €5.Both metrics are standard asks at first VC meeting.
- 3.Show a Discord community above 5K active members.Community size signals organic growth to gaming VCs.
- 4.Send deck via Ellty and track who opens your analytics.Follow up when VCs download your retention cohorts.
- 5.Follow up once after 7 business days.Stockholm gaming VCs decide fast. One follow-up works.
How Ellty helps you land a Stockholm gaming investor
Ellty is a data room for gaming founders. Track which Stockholm VCs open your studio analytics.
- 1.Organise your gaming studio fundraising documents.Add deck, retention data, and demo. Set VC access.
- 2.Share trackable links with Stockholm gaming VCs.Send each VC a unique link. Ellty logs every open.
- 3.Follow up when VCs download your game analytics.See which Stockholm VCs opened your demo today.
Stockholm gaming investors: common questions
- Seed cheques run €500K-€3M in Stockholm. Konvoj and Antler start from €100K at pre-seed.
- Not required at pre-seed. A published soft launch is expected before any seed conversation.
- Seed closes in 6-10 weeks in Stockholm. Gaming VCs run fast retention reviews before committing.
- Mobile live service and PC multiplayer lead Stockholm. Gaming infrastructure and tools follow closely.
- Yes, global studios raise Stockholm gaming VC regularly. Real retention data matters more than entity location.
