Michael K Cheung

Michael K. Cheung is the Founding General Partner at Makers Fund, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on the interactive entertainment sector, based in the United Kingdom. Prior to establishing Makers Fund, he served as a Senior Director at Tencent, where he led the multinational technology conglomerate's international live streaming initiatives and scaled its operations across various global markets. Before his executive tenure at Tencent, Cheung worked extensively as a software engineer and data scientist, specializing in the broader digital entertainment and consumer technology industries. His foundational experience and deep understanding of the gaming ecosystem stem from his early career as a professional competitive esports player in the Counter-Strike franchise. Today, Cheung leverages his combined technical background, data science expertise, and corporate leadership experience to identify and support emerging interactive entertainment startups worldwide.