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Investing in video games

This event brought together UK video games developers and investors to explore how to raise money for video games
In Creative economy & culture
20 May 2011
Nesta, London

How do you raise money for video games? What are the key factors that an investor looks for? How does the developer fare at each stage? This event provided a perspective from an angel, a venture capitalist and a developer about creating win-win relationships.

Speakers included Ed Vaizey, Minister for Communications, Culture and Creative Industries, Ian Livingstone, Eidos, Ben Holmes, Index Ventures and Tony Pearce, TeePee Games. The event was chaired by Matt Mead, Managing Director of NESTA Investments.

This event was prioritised for UK video games developers. Following the presentations our investor partners provided 1-2-1 speed meeting sessions lasting 15 minutes.

Speakers

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Matt Mead

Chief Investments Officer

Ed Vaizey

Minister for Communications, Culture and Creative Industries

Ian Livingstone

Eidos

Ben Holmes

Index Ventures

Tony Pearce

TeePee Games

Event information

20 May 2011

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