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JKR Investment Group: Private equity and VC firm investing in seed and Series A tech entertainment startups, building B2B businesses.
JKR Investment Group, an entrepreneurial investor focused on the entertainment industry, is based in Oranjestad, Aruba, providing capital and expertise to ambitious startups. The firm primarily invests in B2B tech entertainment companies at seed and Series A stages, typically deploying $1-5 million per ticket with a long-term partnership approach over traditional venture capital timelines. JKR Investment Group manages $130 million in assets under management (AUM), targeting sectors such as igaming, esports, digital marketing, and AI solutions for sportsbooks. Its portfolio includes notable companies like BETER and Betegy, demonstrating its commitment to supporting growth in the entertainment technology space. Key personnel include CEO Alexander Gusev and Senior Investment Manager Nikola Teofilovic. The group was established in 2017 by five founding partners, bringing together expertise in investment, banking, entertainment entrepreneurship, and law.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2022 | Cargofy | $2.0M Seed | JKR Investment Group | Hannu Turunen, Murat Abdrakhmanov, Flyer One Ventures |