GEM Capital

GEM Capital is an international investment company focusing on private equity and venture capital markets, established in 2017. They invest in companies with origins in Europe, the US, and Israel, targeting the Games & Entertainment and Enterprise Venture sectors. They actively seek promising creative business founders with international ambitions and scalable business models. GEM Capital provides initial equity investments and is open to co-investment with other VC funds, emphasizing equity investments over project financing, while avoiding real-money gambling and blockchain games. They leverage extensive networks in Europe, Israel, and the US to identify and support high-potential projects, contributing significantly to the gaming industry in Cyprus, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. GEM Capital's investment strategy in Games & Entertainment centers on studios developing games and entertainment products for mobile devices, PC/consoles, and VR, along with game-tech companies. They do not have specific region or genre preferences, focusing on founders, team, and vision. Their target investment stages include Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A. Initial equity investments typically range from $1m to $2m, with the potential for follow-on investments. The firm boasts a substantial investment portfolio in Cyprus, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. They emphasize their strong presence and recognition within the gaming industry, highlighted by being named Best Investor of 2021 by App2top, recognition by InvestGame and Drake Star, and nomination for Investor of the Year at the MENA Games Industry Awards in 2024 and 2025. GEM Capital also cites rankings from Inc., Mobidictum and Gold Magazine to highlight the success of their portfolio companies and their influence on the Cypriot gaming sector.