Maria Laura Scuri

VP of Product | Gaming, Esports & AI | Community-Driven Innovation | Trusted by AAA Publishers | Growth-Stage Leadership

📍 United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 13 investments📅 4 years investing🗓 Last invested May 2024
VC🌍 United Kingdom
13
Total investments
7
Early stage
5
Mid stage
0
Late stage
4y
Years active

Portfolio

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Angel Investor
May 2024
We are part of a new breed of Small Tech Companies. Small Tech yet Big Aspirations. AI tools, machine-learning and automation are at the very essence of our operation. These tools enable us to continually challenge the status quo. We’re re-thinking marketing, we’re re-considering ‘the organisation’ and we’re re-imagining games and apps. Were a small team... so everyone has to wear multiple hats. We all get stuck in and, where possible, we get the not-so-fun bits completed by our AI friends. Especially accounts. In just a few short months, we’ve built some incredible systems & capabilities to automate & scale content production through AI. With these systems now in place, we’re now testing these systems on the ‘quiz’ category. Half Moon was founded in early 2023 by Pieter Kooyman, an experienced games executive. We are backed by some of the highest profile angels you can imagine (Miniclip, Space Ape, Tripledot, Fumb Games, Playsimple, Mopub, etc.).
Angel Investor
May 2023
Starform was started by industry veterans with the goal of changing the way people play games together. We believe that the best teams make the best games - teams that have a shared vision that they want to build together and bring to players around the world. Our teams work directly with players and chart their own course.
Angel Investor
Dec 2022
300 million motorsport fans hit the track in cars, karts and racing games. Most of them get frustrated because they dont know how to improve. We solve this by providing them with AI driving tips and a platform to connect and learn with others. Backed by car manufacturer Porsche, Partech, Roger Ehrenbergs Game Changers Ventures, Sequel, Europes biggest publishing house Axel Springer, Superbet, Ascension, Concept Ventures, Antler and some amazing angels.
Angel Investor
Dec 2022
Verse Digital was founded by leaders of some of the very earliest multiplayer projects, including LEGO Universe, RuneScape, Avakin Life and Decentraland. They bring with them extensive experience in the advertising, publishing, video games and consulting industries, and are advisors to Web3, metaverse and spatial web projects around the world. The team comprises 3D designers, architects, artists and project managers. Their experience spans various virtual worlds and development engines, like Unity and Unreal Engine 5 – the industry standards for VR, AR and XR development. Verse Digital is also proud to have exclusive partnerships with the best Web3 technology, NFT and platform solution providers.
Angel Investor
Nov 2022
We are building the ultimate card game platform with a thriving creator economy - all around art and artists. Since our launch in June 2020, we have partnered with amazing new artists - every single month - who have designed exclusive decks for players to love and collect. Diversity is core to FLICK as we wield our game as a platform to raise awareness and represent the beautiful range of communities, cultures and traditions from all over the world. Experienced, wise and unabashed, we are a small team reimagining solitaire for a new generation of lifelong players. Built on the brain-tingling genius of classic solitaire, FLICK is evolved in all the right places: a relaxing feel-good experience for positive mental health. We believe that games can do good. Players often share how FLICK has helped them through difficult times. This is what makes us tick and even more determined to build a bigger, better FLICK.
Angel Investor
Nov 2022
Uncover what consumers say about your brand and products by using our AI-video listening tool. Now, you can understand why your influencer video marketing is effective and you can truly optimize it. Working with our partners since 2018, weve built a powerful video analytics solution by actively listening to the voices of creators and their audiences. We analyze the video and reactions at key moments, across all major social media and video platforms both live streaming and on demand. This delivers you actionable insights to help increase your marketing ROI and run powerful creator-led campaigns.
Angel Investor
Oct 2022
Umbra is a private merchant bank - offering Wealth Management and Corporate Finance services. Umbra is a wealth manager for high net worth individuals and families. We take the approach of an outsourced family office for our clients - putting service first. Umbra works with companies and entrepreneurs. We advise and invest across the capital structure, in both debt and equity. We have access to varied sources of capital including institutional capital and large family offices. Across both disciplines we have a fintech approach and use tech to help our clients identify relevant partners for each opportunity, and help capture and analyse key data to make better decisions.
Angel Investor
Sep 2022
At VOYA Games, we envision a future where gaming transcends boundaries, offering a voyage to uncharted horizons. Were dedicated to forging dynamic economies that adapt and evolve, mirroring real world economies. By seamlessly bridging diverse digital assets, we aim to create a unified gaming experience. Above all, we champion and empower player creations, placing the tools of innovation directly in their hands. Creators of https://www.angrydynomiteslab.com
early stageComputer Games
Angel Investor
Aug 2022
Remotely-verse is a platform to bring the team together through meaningful virtual social activities.
Angel Investor
May 2022
At Soliton we aim to bring the world of collectible miniatures to video games.
early stageComputer Games
Angel Investor
May 2022
Products for modern life that make the sustainable choice the most appealing choice.
Angel Investor
Apr 2022
We are an inclusive multinational mobile games studio with a passion for fun multiplayer games fuelled by social dynamics with our community at the core of our decisions. Our completely remote team of industry veterans are dedicated to developing innovative mobile games that reflect our core values; Inclusion, Trust, Flexibility, Communication, Play and at our heart, Community.
early stageComputer Games
Angel Investor
Apr 2022
Game developers charting new ground in the simulation space. Our first title Firehawk, is a true physics FPV drone simulator that adds combat to the mix to make a first of its kind trainer. 98% positive reviews on Steam!
early stageComputer Games
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Investments (13)
2024
Angel Investor
May 2024
We are part of a new breed of Small Tech Companies. Small Tech yet Big Aspirations. AI tools, machine-learning and automation are at the very essence of our operation. These tools enable us to continually challenge the status quo. We’re re-thinking marketing, we’re re-considering ‘the organisation’ and we’re re-imagining games and apps. Were a small team... so everyone has to wear multiple hats. We all get stuck in and, where possible, we get the not-so-fun bits completed by our AI friends. Especially accounts. In just a few short months, we’ve built some incredible systems & capabilities to automate & scale content production through AI. With these systems now in place, we’re now testing these systems on the ‘quiz’ category. Half Moon was founded in early 2023 by Pieter Kooyman, an experienced games executive. We are backed by some of the highest profile angels you can imagine (Miniclip, Space Ape, Tripledot, Fumb Games, Playsimple, Mopub, etc.).
2023
Angel Investor
May 2023
Starform was started by industry veterans with the goal of changing the way people play games together. We believe that the best teams make the best games - teams that have a shared vision that they want to build together and bring to players around the world. Our teams work directly with players and chart their own course.
2022
Angel Investor
Dec 2022
300 million motorsport fans hit the track in cars, karts and racing games. Most of them get frustrated because they dont know how to improve. We solve this by providing them with AI driving tips and a platform to connect and learn with others. Backed by car manufacturer Porsche, Partech, Roger Ehrenbergs Game Changers Ventures, Sequel, Europes biggest publishing house Axel Springer, Superbet, Ascension, Concept Ventures, Antler and some amazing angels.
Angel Investor
Dec 2022
Verse Digital was founded by leaders of some of the very earliest multiplayer projects, including LEGO Universe, RuneScape, Avakin Life and Decentraland. They bring with them extensive experience in the advertising, publishing, video games and consulting industries, and are advisors to Web3, metaverse and spatial web projects around the world. The team comprises 3D designers, architects, artists and project managers. Their experience spans various virtual worlds and development engines, like Unity and Unreal Engine 5 – the industry standards for VR, AR and XR development. Verse Digital is also proud to have exclusive partnerships with the best Web3 technology, NFT and platform solution providers.
Angel Investor
Nov 2022
We are building the ultimate card game platform with a thriving creator economy - all around art and artists. Since our launch in June 2020, we have partnered with amazing new artists - every single month - who have designed exclusive decks for players to love and collect. Diversity is core to FLICK as we wield our game as a platform to raise awareness and represent the beautiful range of communities, cultures and traditions from all over the world. Experienced, wise and unabashed, we are a small team reimagining solitaire for a new generation of lifelong players. Built on the brain-tingling genius of classic solitaire, FLICK is evolved in all the right places: a relaxing feel-good experience for positive mental health. We believe that games can do good. Players often share how FLICK has helped them through difficult times. This is what makes us tick and even more determined to build a bigger, better FLICK.
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