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LIV secures $2.6m in funding from Hiro Capital for its revolutionary Mixed Reality game streaming platform
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Hiro Capital announces its second deal with a lead Series A investment in Prague-based LIV, the breakthrough VR streaming platform;
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LIV is a next-generation game streaming platform, built to empower Virtual Reality streamers and game stream audiences to interact with each other in fun and meaningful ways – https://liv.tv/;
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LIV’s proprietary technology turns stream viewers from passive spectators into active participants in the game and brings the streamer’s real-world moving body into the live digital VR stream;
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LIV connects Game Developers, Streamers and Audiences to create the ultimate VR spectator experiences
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Hiro Capital and LIV first connected at Slush Helsinki in November 2018, and are pleased to announce this Series A investment concurrent with Slush 2019.
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This Series A round includes co-investment from leading Central European technology VC Credo Ventures and London-based Seedcamp;
LIV – the Mixed Reality game streaming platform – has secured $2.6m in funding to expand its development team in order to accelerate its revolutionary streaming technology and integrate more third-party games studios.
The Series A funding round has been led by Hiro Capital – the new Games, Esports/Streaming and Sports technology VC Fund led by Inspired Entertainment co-founder Luke Alvarez, Games Workshop co-founder Ian Livingstone CBE and Cherry Freeman, co-founder of LoveCrafts. LIV is Hiro’s first Streaming/Esports investment.
LIV was Seed funded by leading technology Seed investors Seedcamp (London), Techstars (Los Angeles) and Credo Ventures (Prague) together with Jaroslav Beck from Beat Games and VR legend Palmer Luckey, the creator of Oculus Rift. Credo Ventures and Seedcamp are also participating in this Series A round alongside Hiro.
LIV was founded in 2016 by AJ Shewki (Dr Doom), Steffan “Ruu” Donal and friends – a team of ex-competitive gamers, Twitch streamers, game developers and nerds who tried early VR HMDs and became convinced of VR’s huge potential in the future of Entertainment and Esports. Yet when they tried to broadcast their adventures in VR, they found the spectator experience was broken.
“The tools used for broadcasting traditional PC games couldn’t show the intensity of what we were experiencing as players” says Dr Doom, CEO and co-founder of LIV. “In VR, your body is the controller and that’s part of the magic. As a player, you are fully immersed in VR, but unless we can show the player’s body interacting with their VR environment, the 2D stream audience is missing out. And that’s how we got started — we wanted to level up the VR spectator experience.”
Doom continues: “Our mission at LIV is to connect Game Developers, Streamers and Audiences to create the very best VR spectator experiences. We are now in full swing, with hundreds of VR games integrated, (including from leading developers like Beat Games, Cloudhead Games and Survios), thousands of VR streamers (like Ragesaq and VROasis) and billions of views to date of LIV-powered game streams on Twitch, Mixer, YouTube etc.
“Our next releases will add dynamic lighting, progression systems and other cool features as the LIV Play platform becomes a massive scale MMO for live gaming spectator-ship. We are obsessed with creating shared hybrid game experiences where audiences play an integral role in the success of the streamer’s game. We’re super pleased to bring in investors like Hiro, Credo and Seedcamp who share our vision of the future”
Luke Alvarez, Managing Partner of Hiro, said: “Hiro is excited to be investing in LIV as our Fund’s second deal and as our first in Esports/Streaming. Doom and his team are super smart, passionate gamers and streamers, living and breathing in the Mixed Reality world which they are empowering with LIV. While the VR market is still small, the streaming audience is huge.
“At Hiro, we believe in Digital to Real World Convergence and we like tech that brings these worlds together, getting people out of their seats in creative communities. LIV delivers on these values and our team is looking forward to working with Doom and team as they take LIV into the future.”
Ondrej Bartos, Partner at Credo Ventures, said: “VR has been a promising space for quite a while, and we believe it is exactly the kind of tech that LIV is bringing that will be vital to unlock the potential of the market. We at Credo are also big believers in founder market fit which in this case definitely is there – Doom and his team are bringing a solution that they as gamers and streamers needed, and as the current uptake shows they were not alone. We don’t see too many teams as passionate, experienced and competent as LIV.”
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Peter & Sons Expands Its Danish Presence Through Partnership with Spillehallen
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Award-winning game studio Peter & Sons has expanded its reach in Denmark through a new partnership with Spillehallen, one of the country’s most trusted and innovative gaming brands.
Spillehallen is a 100% Danish-owned company with over 45 years of experience in the national gaming industry. Known for its craftsmanship and visionary development team, Spillehallen has successfully transitioned from the world of physical slot machines to the online space, bringing its rich legacy to Spillehallen.dk. The company’s goal has always been to recreate the authentic feel and functionality of traditional Danish slots while enhancing them with modern design and technology.
Through this collaboration, Spillehallen players will gain access to Peter & Sons’ expanding portfolio of video slots, celebrated for their handcrafted art, cinematic sound design, and imaginative mechanics. Titles such as Barbarossa, Voodoo Hex, and Wild One reflect the studio’s signature approach — blending storytelling, bold aesthetics, and engaging gameplay to create unforgettable experiences.
Denmark stands as one of Europe’s most mature and well-regulated iGaming markets, making it a natural fit for Peter & Sons’ continued growth strategy. The partnership with Spillehallen underscores the studio’s mission to deliver creative, story-rich, and premium-quality gaming experiences to players in regulated markets worldwide.
Yann Bautista, Commercial Director & Founder at Peter & Sons, said: “We’re thrilled to partner with Spillehallen — a brand that shares our passion for quality, innovation, and entertainment. Their deep roots in Danish gaming and their modern approach to digital experiences make them the perfect partner for our continued expansion in Denmark.”
Jacob Frostholm, Casino Manager at Spillehallen added: “Peter & Sons’ games stand out for their artistic style and creative gameplay. We’re excited to bring their unique worlds to our players and continue building on our tradition of offering the best and most entertaining gaming experiences in Denmark.”
This partnership marks another key milestone for Peter & Sons as it continues its expansion across Europe following recent launches in markets such as the UK, Italy, and the Netherlands.
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MyEmpire Reborn: New Look, New Empires, New Features
MyEmpire, one of the leading brands within the MioMedia affiliate program, proudly unveils its grand transformation. The empire has been reborn — with a stunning new look, an expanded collection of games, and thrilling new features set to redefine the gaming experience.
The redesigned MyEmpire brand unveils a fresh and immersive environment inspired by great civilizations of the past. The new interface offers smoother navigation, enhanced visuals, and a layout that reflects the brand’s evolution and the spirit of the empire. It’s cleaner, faster, and full of life — giving players the feeling of truly stepping into a renewed realm of majesty.
The updated design extends across the entire game world, bringing richer landscapes, detailed architecture, and enhanced character art that adds elegance and depth, drawing players further into play.
Along with the visual transformation, MyEmpire is expanding its portfolio with new games. Each title offers a unique experience while staying true to the empire’s spirit of strategy, adventure, and discovery. Together, they create a broader and more dynamic world for players to explore.
Beyond new games, MyEmpire is expanding with the launch of a dedicated shop — a new destination where players can purchase exclusive items or exchange their in-game bonuses for them. It’s a fresh way to turn progress into rewards and make every victory even more satisfying.
Soon, players will also enjoy new gamification features — SpinRally, Wheel of Fortune, and WonderPot. These additions will introduce even more thrills and rewards, giving players the chance to test their luck, win prizes, and uncover new surprises within the empire. Each feature is designed to enhance engagement and add a fresh layer of fun to the play.
MioMedia Affiliates continue to stand at the forefront of iGaming innovation, bringing together top-performing brands and world-class affiliate partnerships. As MyEmpire enters a new era with its refreshed look and features, MioMedia Affiliates celebrates the brand’s dedication to excellence, creativity, and pursuit of entertainment that both inspires and rewards.
For more information and guidance, contact the team: https://www.miomedia.com/contact-us
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iGaming 2026 starts now: be the first to get Slotegrator’s iGaming trends report
Slotegrator, a leading iGaming software provider and content aggregator, has published a report forecasting the iGaming trends of 2026. Developed in collaboration with over 50 experts from international companies, the report highlights how technology, regulation, ESG and transparency, and evolving player expectations will reshape the iGaming landscape in the coming year.
The report brings together insights from operators, regulators, affiliates, and marketing leaders across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. It covers key topics – from upcoming regulatory changes and AI-driven hyper-personalization to new compliance standards, marketing transformations, and the rise of community-based gaming ecosystems.
Readers will learn what to expect from:
- Regulatory developments in the industry’s most attractive markets.
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- The growing influence of ESG on the iGaming sector.
The report features practical insights from leading leading companies, recognized industry leaders and award winners, including SiGMA Group, Clarion Gaming, DEVILS, Endorphina, Amigo Gaming, Aviatrix, ZingBrain AI, BGaming, NGM Game, Peter& Sons, CasinoRIX, ICS-digital, top media like iGamingNews, Casino Guru, GamblingTalk, and others, alongside perspectives from top game studios and regional experts.
“The report brings together the key takeaways from our business analytical research and the voices of industry experts who observe market dynamics every single day. Their perspectives give this report its depth and authenticity. At Slotegrator, we value partnership and collaboration above all — this is what allows us to capture the real pulse of the iGaming industry. This document gives companies a valuable head start as they prepare for next year’s shifts,” adds Svetlana Kirichenko, head of marketing at Slotegrator.
The report offers a comprehensive view of what’s next for iGaming — a must-read for anyone shaping the future of the industry. Be among the first to download The iGaming Trends of 2026 from Slotegrator by following this link.
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Since 2012, Slotegrator has been one of the iGaming industry’s leading software and business solution providers for online casino and sportsbook operators.
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The company works with licensed game developers and offers a vast portfolio of casino content: slots, live casino games, poker, virtual sports, table games, lotteries, casual games, and data feeds for betting.
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