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Announcing Gamescom 2025 Office Hours: Empowering AI- and Community-Driven Innovation

We're excited to announce our Gamescom 2025 Office Hour, which will take place in Cologne, Germany! As part of our...

Q2 2025 Venture Market: Fewer Deals, Bigger Bets, and a Hard Tech Surge

Venture capital funding held strong in Q2 2025, crossing the $90B mark for the third straight quarter. While the number...

In the Age of AI: Rethinking Human-Centered Media

In a world where scrolling never stops and AI-generated content floods our feeds, it’s getting harder to tell what’s...

Inside the Mind of a Gaming VC: A Conversation with Teppei Tsutsui of GFR Fund

If you’re a game founder trying to raise your first institutional round, you’ve probably been told to “build...

Q&A with Youngrok Kim: Building LP-GP Relationships That Go Beyond Capital

In the world of venture capital, some of the most impactful work happens not on the frontlines of deal-making but at...

Announcing NY Tech Week Office Hours: Empowering AI- and Community-Driven Innovation

We're stoked to announce our New York Office Hour, which will be held as part ofTECH WEEK by a16z! As part of our...

Q1 2025 VC Markets: AI Dominance, Mega Deals, and Record-Breaking Exits

Venture capital came out swinging in Q1 2025, with global funding hitting $120.9B—the highest quarterly total since...

From Growth Hacking to Lasting Impact: Lessons from Founders on Building at Scale

Growth is no longer about quick wins or “hacks.” Today, it’s about stacking smart channels, experimenting with intent,...

GFR’s Approach to Gaming Investments: Innovation, Ecosystems, and Relationships

Gaming is constantly evolving, shaped by new technologies, changing player behaviors, and emerging markets. At GFR...