Who We Are
Delivering quality games on time & within budget, maximising potential for substantial ROI.
The Video Games Investment Fund team are an experienced group of games industry veterans who form in effect a mentoring business advisory service, and an executive production management service for the invested games.
The team ensure that the video game developer recipients are ready for investment, that the projects are completed on time and within budget and increase the chances of the ‘award winners’ commercial success.
Anthony Charlton
Founder @Utopian Game Labs
Digital entrepreneur and strategist. He is a successful executive director, working in the leisure and information technology sectors since the late 90’s. In the “Golden Age of Video Games” his specific skills will guide and manage the funding team and lead the business to achieve the desired returns. He is a motivator, leader and strong communicator.
Tim Chaney
Founder @Ammocity Games Group
Founder of Ammo City – a company set up to represent Indies under tough market conditions. He was the man who brought the ’Resident Evil’ Franchise to Europe and has been voted one of the 15 most influential people in the European Games Market. Previously he was head of US Gold and then President at Virgin Games/Interactive — a company he sold for billions. What he doesn’t know about the games business is not worth knowing.
Simon Bailey
Co-Founder @The Business of Indie Games
Experienced Video Games Director, Studio Head and Executive Producer. He has released over 30 successful titles into the marketplace over 20+ years, including many mainstream ‘hit’ titles such as Peppa Pig, Scooby Doo and Doctor Who. His specialities include balancing creative, technical and commercial requirements and satisfying multiple stakeholders.