NewTech Friday: MiddleGame Ventures – Investing in the future of financial innovation
MiddleGame Ventures is a fintech venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups at the intersection of Fintech 3.0 and Web 3.0. Based in Luxembourg, it collaborates with the LHoFT (Luxembourg House of Financial Technology). Pascal Bouvier, its Co-Founder and Managing Partner, tells Qorus’ Boris Plantier about the company and its plan to launch new funds.
MiddleGame Ventures is a fintech venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups at the intersection of Fintech 3.0 and Web 3.0. Based in Luxembourg, it collaborates with the LHoFT (Luxembourg House of Financial Technology). Pascal Bouvier, its Co-Founder and Managing Partner, tells Qorus’ Boris Plantier about the company and its plan to launch new funds.
What inspired the establishment of Middlegame Ventures?
We established MiddleGame Ventures (MGV) to seize the growing opportunities within the fintech sector (lending, payments, capital markets, asset management, insurance). Drawing on our experience in financial services, we aimed to invest and support early-stage fintech startups, providing both capital and strategic guidance, helping them scale and achieve commercial success. Recognizing the significant digital transformation occurring in financial services, we saw an opportunity to invest in innovative solutions that could disrupt traditional financial models or help them bridge the digital gap. Our vision includes fostering sustainable growth and achieving significant returns on investment, thus creating long-term value for both the portfolio companies and investors in our funds. Additionally, we aimed to build a robust network of industry experts, entrepreneurs and investors, thereby creating a supportive ecosystem for startups. We are currently focused on Europe.
Could you provide an overview of Middlegame Ventures' investment focus and strategy?
MiddleGame Ventures invests in early-stage fintech startups in Europe (seed to series B). The firm targets companies innovating in payments, lending, asset management, capital markets and insurance. We also focus on adjacent innovation in cybersecurity, data management and new computational paradigms that are important to the financial services industry. We predominantly invest in B2B and B2B2C startups that are building tomorrow’s financial services infrastructure. Furthermore, MGV provides not only financial support but also strategic guidance and mentorship to help startups navigate regulatory complexities and adopt best practices for growing businesses and achieving commercial success.
What exciting developments or plans does Middlegame Ventures have on the horizon?
MGV has several exciting developments and plans on the horizon. The firm is working to develop its presence in Luxembourg and grow its team. We aim to continue supporting the fintech ecosystem in Luxembourg and across Europe. Additionally, MGV plans to launch new funds which will address growth and late-stage growth strategies, thereby covering the entire life of a startup from seed to maturity. These initiatives reflect our commitment to fostering innovation and driving growth in the financial technology sector.
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