Bitkraft Ventures has added new leaders to focus on Web3 gaming investments, promoting Carlos Pereira and Jonathan Huang to key positions.
Matt Halstead, a former director at Texas Teachers, has also joined as a venture partner to enhance Web3 investment strategies.
Bitkraft has backed key players in Web3 gaming like Immutable, Eve Frontier, Karate Combat, and Mira, asserting its commitment to blockchain in gaming.
Despite challenges, Bitkraft believes in the potential of blockchain in redefining gaming experiences and monetization strategies.
Bitkraft's data suggests that their portfolio companies with tokens contribute significantly to the overall market cap in the category.
The firm acknowledges the slow progress and emerging quality in Web3 games, highlighting investments in successful ventures like Boxed, Cambria, Karate Combat, Mythical, and Gunzilla.
Huang brings expertise in Web2 and Web3 investments from Asia, further strengthening Bitkraft's presence in the region.
Halstead's background in traditional asset management and crypto investments signifies growing institutional interest in Web3 gaming.
Bitkraft's focus on Web3 gaming has led to significant growth, reaching $1 billion in assets under management and expanding globally, with a new presence in India.
The leaders at Bitkraft express confidence in the potential of Web3, emphasizing its transformative impact on digital entertainment and economic models.