Today on the Investing & Other Stories Podcast your host Margarita Triantafyllidou, CFA welcomes Bibbi Wikman, Angel Investor, Games Executive and founder of Playcap.
With years of experience in marketing in the games industry and leading a new angel network investing in startups, Bibbi shares valuable insights on the unique aspects of investing in game studios, how they differ from tech startups, and the trends shaping the future of the gaming industry.
00:00 Introduction to Game Studios vs. Tech Startups
01:44 Meet Our Guest: Bibbi Wikman, founder at PlayCap
02:23 Bibbi's Journey into the Games Industry and why she founded a women’s angel network for games.
05:23 What exactly is a game studio, and how does it differ as an investment from a tech startup?
08:01 How do publishers differ from VCs or platforms like Epic and Unity?
09:11 Why Invest in Games Startups?
09:56 AI Disruption in the Gaming Industry
11:23 Evaluating Gaming Startups for Investment
15:51 How the women-only PlayCap Network Works and Invests in Gaming Startups
17:39 Red Flags when Investing in Studios and Tech Startups in Games
20:20 Trends in the Gaming Industry in 2025
22:26 Key Tips for Angel Investing in Games Startups
Tune in for valuable insights and advice for investors in the studios and gaming industry!
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