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GammaTime, an Israeli-American company, is set to launch a new app under the GammaTime brand, focusing on paid micro-series for smartphones. The company has raised $14 million, with investments led by Israeli funds Pitango First and VGames, and notable investors like Alexis Ohanian and the Kardashians. The app will initially release ten episodes for free on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, with further content available via subscription. GammaTime aims to capitalize on the growing trend of micro-series, a format popularized in China. The company is leveraging gaming expertise to enhance user engagement, with a development center in Tel Aviv.

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Vgames, an Israeli gaming-focused investment fund led by Eitan Reisel and Daniel Mironov, has successfully raised $142 million for its third fund, marking its largest fund since its inception in 2020. The fund has been active in the gaming sector, investing in 38 companies globally. Vgames supports companies from early stages to growth rounds and has invested approximately $200 million in equity and provided an additional $200 million in debt to companies. Despite challenges due to the security situation in Israel, Vgames exceeded its fundraising target. The fund is a significant player in Israels tech ecosystem, with notable investments in companies like InnPlay Labs, SuperPlay, and Candivore.

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vgames, the games-focused investment fund, has raised $141 million for its second fund. Since its launch in March 2020, vgames has invested in 21 companies globally and has become one of the most active game funds in the world. The fund is stage agnostic and invests in companies at various stages of growth. It is the only Israeli fund focused on games and has invested over $200 million in the local industry. The fund aims to support and grow new companies, new categories of games, and a wider variety of content. vgames is building an ecosystem by collaborating with other investors and bringing in new investors.

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Eitan Reisel, the Founder and Managing Partner of VGames, has established Israels first venture fund dedicated to the gaming sector. Reisel, who previously worked at Google and served in the IDF, recognized the potential of Israels booming gaming industry and decided to support the new generation of gaming studios. VGames currently has a $60 million fund and has invested in four Israeli gaming studios. The main investor in VGames is Viola Ventures. Reisel is also an Angel Investor and Growth Advisor at other companies.

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VGames has raised $30 million for Israels first venture capital fund focusing on investments in the games sector. The fund, founded by Eitan Reisel, aims to reach $40 million and will invest in early stage startups in the field of games. VGames has made four investments to date and plans to invest in 15-20 companies in Israel and Eastern Europe.