Pamina Bou
Factortech
Pamina Bou is a seasoned games executive and investment specialist, currently serving as Director at Factortech, a boutique fund focused on financing high-growth game and media companies. With a BA from Oxford and an MPhil from Cambridge, she brings over 17 years of experience in corporate development, investor relations, and origination across both debt and equity strategies. Previously, she led corporate development at indie studio Dream Reality Interactive and has provided strategic advice to buy-side funds and family offices across Europe throughout her career. Fluent in five languages, Pamina blends extensive sector expertise with a strategic global perspective, making her a valuable voice in the intersection of gaming and investment.
Pamina Bou is speaking at the following session/s
Unlocking Funding: Key Strategies for Thriving in Today’s Challenging Investment Market
Since 2020 securing funding has become much more difficult, getting to a publisher is more difficult as the dramatic increase in offerings to them have multiplied. As a result traditional investment routes are growing ever more competitive and harder to access. For indie studios and solo developers, the once difficult task of aligning funding with creative and strategic goals has now become a daunting, never ending task that distracts them from developing their game. From the investors perspective they are aware that there is value in the sector but are finding it hard to choose between offerings
In this panel, our exceptional panelists will share insights from various perspectives on how innovative funding models can help your studio. We’ll explore how these models align with your creative vision and strategic goals, how they are viewed by investors, and how alternative finance—including when combined with traditional angel and VC funding—can offer a powerful and viable solution. The discussion will aim to provide practical knowledge and fresh thinking, equipping you with the tools to successfully navigate and thrive in today’s dynamic industry landscape. Whether you're just starting out, are an indie or large studio, this session will offer valuable strategies for securing the funding you need to bring your game to life.
Session Takeaway
- Gain insight into the current funding landscape, including traditional angel and VC investment, as well as non-dilutive debt finance.
- Learn how to combine different funding approaches to create a smoother, more effective financing process.
- Discover how to build long-term partnerships and relationships that support ongoing funding, allowing you to focus on creating
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