Dmitrii Filatov and Grigory Bortnik have introduced the Narwhal Accelerator, an initiative designed to provide substantial support to gaming and game tech companies in Europe, LATAM, and the MENA regions.
The program is committed to offering investments of up to $100,000, with an additional $100,000 earmarked for essential operations such as legal, HR, talent acquisition, and the establishment of legal entities.
Narwhal’s comprehensive approach goes beyond financial backing; it encompasses networking, analytics, and market insights. Notably, the accelerator emphasizes that developers will retain full control over their development and business decisions throughout the process.
Participating in the accelerator comes with additional perks, including a two to four-month engagement with publishers and investors. Subsequent months will be dedicated to identifying suitable partners and negotiating deals that benefit all parties involved.
In exchange for the support provided, the program anticipates acquiring a modest stake in the shares of the companies it backs.
Dmitrii Filatov, one of Narwhal’s co-founders, brings a wealth of experience to the initiative, having previously served as the Director of Products Funding at Xsolla and as an Executive Producer at the venture capital firm MGVC.
Grigory Bortnik, the other co-founder, has a background as an Investment Manager at The Games Fund and served as the Investment Director at Owlcat Games.
Filatov articulated the accelerator’s mission, stating, “Our goal is to assist promising teams in reaching VC investors and publishers, supporting potential ‘narwhals’ growth and success through a host of our supporting services that cover the most vital business aspects, especially for early-stage companies.”
The Narwhal Accelerator stands as a strategic partner for emerging gaming and game tech firms, aiming to propel their development and success in the competitive market.
