Shanti Bergel

Shanti Bergel is the Founder and Managing Director at Transcend Fund, an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco that focuses on the gaming and digital entertainment sectors. Prior to establishing the firm, he served as Senior Vice President of Corporate and Business Development at GREE International, where he oversaw global expansion and strategic partnerships. His background in the interactive entertainment industry includes key leadership and operational roles at prominent gaming companies such as Electronic Arts, Playfish, and Three Rings Design. At Transcend Fund, Bergel manages investments across a diverse portfolio of gaming studios and technology platforms, having previously raised a $50 million inaugural fund to back early-stage founders. His professional focus remains centered on providing capital and strategic guidance to emerging software developers shaping the future of interactive media and digital entertainment.