Game Paris Investment Pitch

With the support of the European Creative MEDIA program, the 2014 edition of Game Paris is hosting the first European session dedicated to equity investment in the European game industry.

Early stage game companies have until September 19th, 2014, to submit their application, and get the chance to pitch in front of 10-12 high level international equity investors (business angels, family offices, venture capital funds) with track record in the video game industry or financial interest in the sector.

The contest is open to console, mobile, social, casual, and online game companies with no restriction on genre, platform, or distribution method. Middle-ware, publishing and distribution companies are also eligible.
All submissions will be assessed by the Judging Committee of international industry experts.
Deadline for submissions is September 19th, 2014.

Application requirements:
- European start-up or SME Game company with an innovative and scalable business model
- Looking to raise early stage equity investment to support their company growth

Successful candidates will be offered
• Free-of-charge registration to the Investment Forum taking place during Game Connection Paris 2014 as well as finance panels and one-to-one meetings with invited international investors
• Privileged access to Game Paris and its meeting application system, including access to a Media branded meeting place.
• Access online training consultation with a media coach - to review pitch and presentations

Stipends (covering hotel nights in Paris) will be awarded to 2 applicants from MEDIA countries with low-production capacities:
Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland.