FirstPoint VC is a London-based venture capital firm focused on gaming and entertainment technology, with a specific thesis around the application of artificial intelligence across those industries. The firm closed its debut fund at €50 million (approximately $58 million) and invests in companies across emerging markets including Türkiye, Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia. FirstPoint was founded by two general partners with extensive backgrounds in global gaming, bringing a rare combination of operational experience and investment discipline to a sector that has historically been underserved by institutional venture capital.
FirstPoint VC backs founders building at the intersection of gaming, entertainment, and artificial intelligence. The firm is interested in AI-native game development tools, engine technology, player analytics, content creation platforms, and interactive entertainment experiences. The geographic focus on Türkiye, Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia reflects FirstPoint's conviction that the next generation of breakout gaming companies will come from regions with high gaming populations, strong engineering talent, and lower costs of early-stage development.
FirstPoint VC's debut fund closed at €50 million, representing an initial institutional platform for the firm's investment strategy in gaming and entertainment AI. The fund targets early-stage companies in its focus geographies, with the expectation of building a diversified portfolio of gaming and entertainment technology businesses that benefit from AI-driven product development and distribution.
The fund drew on the partners' networks in gaming leadership across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia, including a robust advisory board of industry veterans from Xbox, Take-Two, and Riot Games.
Leadership
Burak Yılmaz co-founded FirstPoint VC and previously served as CEO of WePlay Ventures, giving him direct experience building a gaming-focused investment and media organization. Mike Fischer is the second General Partner, with a career spanning executive roles at Square Enix, Epic Games, Amazon Games, Sega, and Microsoft. Together, the two bring product, distribution, and investment expertise across the global games industry.
Investment Strategy
FirstPoint invests at the early stage in gaming and entertainment AI companies located primarily in Türkiye, Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia. The firm offers portfolio companies access to its advisory network, which includes Jen MacLean (formerly Xbox), Luke Dicken (Take-Two AI), and Bora Kocyigit (Riot Games). This network is designed to give portfolio companies direct access to leaders inside the world's largest game publishers and platforms, accelerating both product validation and commercial partnerships.
Other
FirstPoint VC has assembled one of the most experienced advisory boards in the gaming VC space, covering AI, publishing, platform, and studio leadership across the industry's largest organizations. For founders building gaming or entertainment technology companies in Türkiye, Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, or Central Asia, FirstPoint offers access to a network that most regional funds cannot match. The firm is particularly relevant for companies developing AI tools for game development, player engagement, or content creation at scale.
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