Hacksaw Gaming Unveils New Investment Arm: Hacksaw Ventures
Hacksaw Gaming has announced a major strategic initiative with the launch of Hacksaw Ventures, its new investment and acceleration division. This new arm is dedicated to supporting early-stage companies that are developing new solutions within the gaming ecosystem. The company aims to leverage its decade of experience and global distribution network to empower the next wave of gaming innovators.
The venture will provide both capital and crucial strategic support to promising startups. By launching Hacksaw Ventures, the company is signaling a strong commitment to fostering innovation and disrupting the current landscape. Founders accepted into the program will gain direct access to an established system built for rapid growth and market entry.
“With Hacksaw Ventures, we’re ready to back visionary founders who want to disrupt the gaming landscape. When we back you, we plug you directly into an ecosystem built for scale, leveraging our position as one of the world’s fastest-growing content providers and our extensive distribution network spanning top-tier operators in regulated markets.”
- Marcus Cordes, Operational CEO of Hacksaw Gaming
Key Support for Startups
The initiative is focused on providing tangible benefits to help new companies succeed. Founders will receive direct guidance from Hacksaw Gaming's experts in key areas like product development, regulatory compliance, and marketing. This hands-on approach is designed to navigate common industry challenges effectively.
- Direct Expertise: Startups gain access to Hacksaw's internal knowledge in product creation, compliance, and marketing.
- Network Access: Companies can utilize Hacksaw’s extensive distribution network, which includes top-tier operators in many regulated markets.
- Strategic Mentorship: The program provides tailored guidance to help founders achieve their vision while ensuring strategic success.
Ideal Candidates for Hacksaw Ventures
Hacksaw Ventures is actively seeking early-stage and growth-stage companies with bold ideas. The focus is on teams developing forward-thinking products or technologies in the iGaming industry. The ideal partners are those with a clear roadmap and a strong drive to build category-defining solutions.
| Applicant Profile | Description |
|---|---|
| Innovative Builders | Teams developing new products, experiences, or technology in gaming. |
| Clear Vision | Companies with a defined roadmap and ambition to scale. |
| Driven & Creative | Founders who are ready to execute, iterate, and innovate. |
| Global Mindset | Teams looking to leverage an international footprint for expansion. |
Strategic European Expansion with Mozzartbet
In addition to its venture launch, Hacksaw Gaming has also strengthened its market presence by extending its partnership with Mozzartbet into Romania. This agreement builds upon an existing successful collaboration with the iGaming operator in Serbia. The expansion brings some of Hacksaw's most popular slot titles to Romanian players for the first time.
Players at Mozzartbet in Romania will now have access to titles such as Le Bandit, Duel and Dawn, and Wanted. Founded in 2001, Mozzartbet is a well-established operator with a significant presence across several European and African markets. This deal underscores Hacksaw's ability to grow alongside its partners across different regulated regions.
Pragmatic Play Reinforces LatAm Presence at SAGSE
Meanwhile, Pragmatic Play is continuing its strategic focus on Latin America by announcing its role as a main sponsor and exhibitor at SAGSE South America. The major industry event will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Buenos Aires from March 18th to 19th. The conference is a key gathering for leaders, operators, and regulators across the region.
At Stand 166, Pragmatic Play will showcase its diverse multi-product portfolio. A special focus will be on its sportsbook solution, which has quickly gained traction in the market. The provider will also highlight its successful product suite, with a display centered around the popular Sweet Rush Bonanza.
“With our Sports vertical gaining strong traction, SAGSE South America is an important opportunity to demonstrate the flexibility and performance of our sportsbook solution. We’re focused on sustaining that progress throughout the year by supporting operators in Latin America with a scalable, feature-rich product.”
- Gareth Crook, SVP of Sports at Pragmatic Play
This event is a core part of the company's broader LatAm strategy, which emphasizes local engagement and visibility. Victor Arias, VP of LATAM at ARRISE, noted that the event aligns with the region's growing regulatory focus and provides an excellent platform for partner engagement. Pragmatic Play continues to develop up to eight new slot titles each month, in addition to its Live Casino, Bingo, and Virtual Sports offerings.
