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forsVC
ForsVC is a venture capital fund investing in game studios, publishers, and technology companies across Belgium, Netherlands, France, and Germany.
forsVC
ForsVC is a venture capital fund investing in game studios, publishers, and technology companies across Belgium, Netherlands, France, and Germany.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Belgium
City
Kortrijk
Corporate office
Marksesteenweg 58, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
Principals
Arne Ottoy
Managing Partner
Eric Diepeveen
Venture Partner
Michiel Houwen
Growth Manager
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is FORSight and what does it provide to founders?
FORSight is forsVC's in-house portfolio support program designed to help game studios build, grow, and scale. The firm describes it as a framework for providing operational guidance, though it does not publicly detail specific modules. The offering is structured alongside the firm's investment team, which includes operators with their own founding and incubator experience.
Does forsVC invest outside the gaming industry?
No. The firm exclusively invests in the gaming industry, covering the full ecosystem from development studios and technology companies to publishers and services. Its stated mandate is limited to interactive entertainment and supporting infrastructure.
What types of deal structures does forsVC use?
The firm typically invests through equity, but is open to convertible note rounds and project funding. This flexibility extends across its €150k–€1.5m ticket range and allows it to meet game companies at various stages of development and capital need.
What is the geographic scope of forsVC's investments?
forsVC invests exclusively in game companies headquartered in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Germany. This geographic concentration reflects a deliberate strategy to operate as a dense, corridor-focused investor within the Northern European gaming market.
How does forsVC source its investment opportunities?
The firm encourages direct pitches from game companies and maintains an open-inquiry contact process. Its team leverages founder and incubator backgrounds within the local gaming ecosystem to source studio opportunities. Publicly, no formal co-investment club structure is disclosed, though it co-invests with other venture firms like 1Up Ventures and government development agencies such as BOM.
Is forsVC a studio or a publisher?
It is a venture capital fund, not a game studio or publisher. However, its portfolio includes studios like Cyborn, Twirlbound, and Glowfish Interactive, as well as boutique publisher Mystic Forge. This hybrid exposure across the value chain is part of its full-ecosystem investment thesis.
How is forsVC's investment committee structured?
The firm notes that its investment committee includes experienced game developers, entrepreneurs, and investors. It does not publicly identify the specific individuals beyond stating that the committee reviews all potential deals before due diligence begins.
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