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Announcing GDC Office Hours: Empowering AI- and Community-Driven Innovation

Following the success of a series of Office Hours held in the US, Europe, and Asia last year, we're thrilled to announce our first Office Hour sessions this year in San Francisco during GDC 2025

As part of our ongoing mission to support pioneering startups, we invite early-stage companies focused on community-centric and AI-driven innovation to join us for this unique opportunity.

This event is open to early-stage startups in entertainment, consumer tech, gaming, Generative AI, the creator economy, media & brands, and fintech. We invite founders seeking expert advice, constructive feedback, and support in their development journey to join us.

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Announcing GDC Office Hours: Empowering AI- and Community-Driven Innovation

Following the success of a series of Office Hours held in the US, Europe, and Asia last year, we're thrilled to...

Welcoming Jeremy Lim as GFR Fund’s New Principal

We’re thrilled to announce that Jeremy Lim has been promoted to Principal at GFR Fund, bringing a wealth of experience...

Portfolio Highlight: STAN - The Ultimate Gaming Community

The gaming industry has witnessed a massive transformation in recent years, with the creator economy emerging as a key...

Optimism VS. Anxiety: A Gen Z Perspective of the Global AI Race

Gen Z is the first generation to grow up alongside the internet — they see all the ebb and flow of new and emerging...

Everything You Need to Know about Q4 24 VC Markets: From Funding Rebound to the AI Dominance

In Q4 2024, the venture capital (VC) market was showing signs of recovery, marking a two-year high in quarterly...

Q&A with Patrick Montague: Finding the "Insider Outsider" Founders

For Patrick Montague, venture capital has always been about spotting transformative ideas, building enduring...

Welcoming Patrick Montague as GFR Fund’s New General Partner

We’re thrilled to announce that Patrick Montague has joined GFR Fund full-time as a General Partner! Patrick brings...

GFR Fund’s Vision for 2025 and Beyond

As we welcome 2025, we reflect on a year filled with milestones and growth. In 2024, GFR Fund continued to back...

GFR's 2024 Startup Market Insights and Expectations for 2025

At GFR Fund, we believe in empowering startups and investors with insights that help them navigate the ever-evolving...

Merazine: Revolutionizing Social Commerce for Gen-Z

We’re excited to announce our investment in Merazine, a platform transforming the way Gen-Z shops online. With its...

From Gameplay to Marketing: Inside Last War — the Mobile Game Winning Over Japan and the US

Last War: Survival Game has made a remarkable impact in both the Japanese and U.S. mobile gaming markets, achieving a...

Adam Lurie: Finding Greater Joy in Your Entrepreneurial Journey

Every founder knows the startup journey is a rollercoaster, filled with intense highs and lows. In the midst of scaling...

Announcing IGDC Office Hour: Exploring AI-Driven Innovation in Emerging Markets

This year, we've hosted a series of successful Office Hours in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Cologne. We've...

Liquid Death Incubator James Hicks: How to Create Successful CPG Brands

When snacking meets gaming, it becomes a fun, competitive experience that engages consumers from children to grown-ups....

Japan’s Mobile Gaming Scene and What Developers Should Learn from It

The way we play is changing. The gaming landscape is evolving rapidly, with new trends reshaping various categories in...

Announcing SF and LA Office Hours: Empowering AI- and Community-Driven Innovation

Following the success of a series of Office Hours held in the US and Europe, we're thrilled to announce our upcoming...

Mage: Pioneering Accessible and Fun Generative AI

We're thrilled to announce GFR Fund's investment in Mage, an innovative platform revolutionizing how users create and...

Why We Value the Power of Community in Entrepreneurship: Case Studies on Omeda Studios and RTFKT

At GFR Fund, our investment strategy revolves around emerging digitally-native communities. We're passionate about...

The Startup Landscape in AI and Content: A Comprehensive Overview

The landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and content creation is undergoing a radical transformation. AI is not...

How to Communicate Your Product-Market Fit to Investors

Securing investment for your startup often hinges on demonstrating that you've achieved product-market fit (PMF).

Q&A with Teppei Tsutsui: Space Traveling, Favorite Startup Pitch, and How an Earthquake Pushed Me to Start GFR

The GFR team is passionate about fostering startup innovations. They're also much more than that. That's why we will be...

Q2 2024 VC Market Overview and Expert Opinion

The venture capital landscape in Q2 2024 reveals a complex and evolving environment. Drawing insights from the CB...

Understanding and Engaging Gen Z: Insights and Strategies from Leading Startups

Gen Z, the generation born between 1997 and 2012, represents a significant and influential consumer group. Their unique...

Predicting the Future of Computing and AI: Insights from Jensen Huang's GTC 2024 Keynote

What does the future of computing and AI look like? And what does it mean for the tech industry and our everyday life?...

Magma: Unleashing Creativity with Advanced Workflow Collaboration

With a mission to foster more accessible creative workflows, GFR has joined forces with Magma, an innovative art...

Empowering GenZ Women: GFR's Investment in Alinea's Financial Revolution

We're thrilled to announce GFR Fund's investment in Alinea, an innovative platform redefining financial empowerment for...

GDC 2024 Recap: Uplifting Startup Ecosystem through Collaborations

The Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2024 has been a truly memorable week for us at GFR Fund as we continue to empower...

Navigating the Generative AI Frontier – A Venture Capital Perspective

Generative AI has been pushing the boundaries of what was once thought possible. The technology goes beyond traditional...

GFR Fund Celebrates a $53.5M Fund III to Back Top Gaming, Entertainment, and Consumer Tech Companies

GFR is thrilled to share the successful close of our third fund, GFR Fund III, at $53.5M. It’s a significant milestone...