StartGate CEO and PlayGate Ventures Chairman Mustafa Cihat Durmuş stated that with PlayGate VC Fund, launched in partnership with Aktif Portfolio and exclusively serving gaming-focused ventures, they aim not only to support the growth and development of the gaming industry but also to make a difference for the planet, individuals, and societies. “Impact investments are among our criteria in the gaming industry,” he said.
Today, the gaming industry is recognized as one of the leading industries due to its rapidly growing economic scale, increasing user base, and its potential to shape other industries. Additionally, the gaming industry stands out for its ability to influence social, cultural, and environmental issues both today and in the future.
A few years ago, gaming might not have been the first industry that came to mind when thinking about "impact." However, it has now begun to demonstrate its influence in driving social change and creating positive effects. With a massive audience of 3 billion people—40% of the world’s population—gaming has become one of the most attractive industries for investors looking to make a difference.
The PlayGate Venture Capital Fund (VC Fund), launched by StartGate CEO Mustafa Cihat Durmuş in partnership with Aktif Portfolio, focuses exclusively on supporting ventures in the gaming sector. This fund aims to transform gaming's unique position into a financial opportunity for investors while also making a difference for the planet and people.
PLAYGATE WILL MAKE AN IMPACT FOR THE PLANET AND INDIVIDUALS
The PlayGate VC Fund, launched to support the growth and development of the gaming industry, aims to introduce new games to the industry and help local game studios expand globally. StartGate CEO and PlayGate Ventures Board Chairman Mustafa Cihat Durmuş emphasized that PlayGate will reflect the gaming industry's "power to make an impact." He pointed out that games, beyond their entertainment value, are gaining increasing recognition for their potential to drive positive social and sustainable change. Durmuş continued: "Games are becoming an important catalyst in achieving the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The number of games focusing on UN objectives such as health, quality education, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption, climate change, and the role of women is growing every day. As PlayGate VC Fund, one of our criteria is 'impact investments,' aimed at amplifying the positive effects of games on individuals, societies, and the future of the world, and making this impact even more tangible."