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Had a wonderful time with our founders in London! Great to see you all. Ben Legg Yota Wada Charles Hambro Tom Fairey Robbie Singh Danial Ali Huw Prosser Pieter Kooyman Gus Curley James Burden GFR Fund

Last War: Survival is a mobile game that has achieved a top-ten-grossing rank in both Japan and the US. ???? With impressive daily revenue and download numbers, Last War has become a unique example of a game that resonates across Japan and the US — two culturally distinct markets. ?? Our latest blog written by Brian Takemasa takes a closer look at how Last War's cross-market appeal lies in a blend of accessible gameplay, complex strategy, and a savvy marketing approach that keeps players engaged and spending. ?? Check it out now! #gfrfund #blogs #gamingmarket #lastwar

Our team members Yasushi Komori and Jeremy Lim are having a great time meeting founders and VCs at #IGDC! Yasushi had the pleasure of speaking during the panel discussion at IGDC. MIXI, Inc and we co-hosted a mixer with the help of the entire IGDC team! We're grateful for this special experience! ?? ?? #gfrfund #vcevents #startups

Last week, we co-hosted a pitch event with Rakuten and heard pitches from ego (YC W24), Sturfee Inc., Simplified, and Resolve! ???? As always, we're grateful to everyone who joined us and happy to see new exciting connections made! ??? ?? #gfrfund #startuppitch #venturecapital #vcevents #founders

My last trip in 2024 is Slush! I'll stop by London for a few days and head to Helsinki on 11/19. Who else will be there? https://slush.org/

Reminder: Today is the last day to submit your application for IGDC Office Hour! Let's chat and connect in Hyderabad next week! ??

Every founder knows the startup journey is a rollercoaster, filled with intense highs and lows. In our latest interview, we’re excited to introduce?Adam Lurie—a former founder, seasoned investor, and dedicated coach who brings a wealth of experience to the world of early-stage startups. Adam's coaching approach is focused on helping founders not only build and scale successful companies but also find greater joy?in the entrepreneurial journey. In this conversation, Adam shares his?insights on leadership, team dynamics, and what it takes to thrive as an early-stage founder. Check it out now! #interview #gfrfund #venturecapital #entrepreneur #startupcoaching

Happy Monday! Don't miss our upcoming Office Hour in Hyderabad if you'll be in town for #IGDC! Submit your application today! ??

So, it's Halloween season already?? ?? ?? 2024 is approaching its end as we know it. Q3 2024 signals a shift in the venture capital landscape. After months of uncertainty and declining activity, the market is showing early signs of stabilizing. Featuring expert opinion from Yasushi Komori, our latest blog will tell you: ?? Q3 2024 Global & US venture capital market trends ?? What the recent interest rate cut and the S&P 500 performance mean for the future ?? How the upcoming political events could impact the market ?? And our expectation for 2025 Check it out now! ?? #gfrfund #q32024 #vctrends #marketoverview #expertopinion