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Transcend Fund backs early-stage game and digital entertainment startups with AI-driven potential. Founded in 2020 by veterans with 70+ years of operator experience and $10B+ in lifetime revenue, it partners from pre-seed through Series A. The firm leverages deep industry relationships to help founders craft creative and commercial narratives to attract talent, audiences, and capital. Category: venture capital focused on games and AI-native interactive entertainment. It supports portfolio companies with strategic guidance and funding to scale global fanbases.
Stage focus
Lead / follow
Specialization
Generalist / Specialist
Specialist
Investing team
Andrew SheppardManaging Director
Brett KrauseManaging Director
Lirui DingPrincipal
Shanti BergelManaging Director
Sikander ChahalPrincipal