GENERAL SESSION: VIEW FROM THE TOP: FUNDING THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT

This panel of industry leaders explores the current trends shaping investment strategies in gaming, digital media, and entertainment. Panelists will discuss where venture capital, private equity, and institutional investors are directing their funds, how evolving consumer behaviors are influencing these decisions, and the types of projects and companies that are attracting attention. Learn how macroeconomic shifts and emerging technologies like AI and Web3 are impacting funding priorities.

Speakers:
Moritz Baier-Lentz, Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners
Daisy Stall, Executive Vice President, Head of Entertainment Finance, California Bank & Trust
Hemal Thaker, Managing Director, Global Head of Gaming & Interactive Entertainment Investment Banking, Goldman Sachs

Moderator:
Andrew Wallenstein, President & Chief Media Analyst, Variety Intelligence Platform & Luminate