“Samsung is at the cutting edge of mobile VR, and we have learned from Digi-Capital's Tim Merel. His insights extend far beyond the technology, and he's got one of the clearest visions for AR/VR applications of anyone we know.”
MATT APFEL, VP CONTENT & STRATEGY SAMSUNG
“ODG is set to target consumer augmented reality, after making AR glasses for NASA, the US military and BMW. Digi-Capital’s Tim Merel gave us insights with his deep industry knowledge and foresight, accelerating even our AR/VR road map. I suspect we’re not alone - he seems to know everyone.”
RALPH OSTERHOUT, CEO/FOUNDER ODG
“I’ve always been a fan of Digi-Capital's augmented/virtual reality expertise, very detailed work and crystal-clear conclusions, as well as their passion for the industry. They're a pace-maker for AR/VR globally.”
FELIX ROEKEN, VP CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT MICROSOFT/HAVOK
“We recognized the potential of mobile internet early on, investing in Kakao, Wandoujia and other global leaders. So it takes something special to impress us in the space, and that's what Digi-Capital's mobile internet analysis does."
PETER MORAN, PARTNER DCM
“The Digi-Capital team’s global industry relationships and insights stand out amongst investment banks. They leverage who and what they know to dramatically expand the options for management teams and investors.”
IAN LIVINGSTONE CBE, LIFE PRESIDENT EIDOS
"Digi-Capital's strategy consulting brought an outside perspective which transformed my top management team. My execs changed from 'what can these guys teach us?' to 'how can we implement a new mobile strategy?' after the first meeting. I see a lot of management consultants who tell me their personal opinions, but Digi-Capital only gives us solid facts, analysis and direct relationships from around the world."
ROD COUSENS, CEO JAGEX/CODEMASTERS
“I can highly recommend the work of Digi-Capital, and I really appreciate their investment banking services. Their highly professional team tailored solutions specifically towards my needs. I would not hesitate to work with them again in the future.”
HEIKO HUBERTZ, FOUNDER BIGPOINT
“Digi-Capital knows the industry and is unique in its focus on the space. They’ve also got a strong network in the ecosystem—for example, they can leverage their guanxi with large Chinese companies to guide early stage startups, and they regularly showcase their domain expertise through the industry analysis they publish.”
TIM CHANG, MANAGING DIRECTOR MAYFIELD FUND
“As a South Korean mobile company with global reach, we know the market and see a lot of dealflow. Yet Digi-Capital brings us insights and dealflow which we might not otherwise see, and we value that.”
KYU LEE, PRESIDENT GAMEVIL US
“There are a lot of good bankers out there, but very few with Digi-Capital’s combination of investment, operations and technical knowledge and relationships in mobile and online in Asia as much as the West. That's quite rare in our industry.”
FARUK YERLI, CO-FOUNDER CRYTEK
"I've known the Digi-Capital team since almost the beginning of King, and their approach and understanding are built on long-term personal relationships with the industry's leaders. They aren't just about numbers."
RICCARDO ZACCONI, CO-FOUNDER KING
"I've known Digi-Capital Founder Tim Merel for 20 years since working together at NewsCorp in New York. Tim is incredibly connected and knowledgeable. He's both mission focused and generous with his time for established players and startups."
BEN FEDER, FORMER CEO TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE
“I’m a huge fan of Digi-Capital’s analysis, and their research is something I come back to often for the latest insight and detailed knowledge. They have proven time and again their ability to spot key trends, not just reporting on what has already happened.”
REX NG, FOUNDER 6WAVES
“Inspiration and insight are critical in our industry, so is seeing the big picture. That's what Digi-Capital brings to the table.”
NARRY SINGH, FORMER CHIEF BUSINESS GURU OUTFIT7
"Digi-Capital spotted us a long time before we were known in the industry, before we won Start-up of the Year. Since then, they have always been there for us with advice, insight and feedback on the fast changing industry in a no-nonsense and direct style which is greatly appreciated by Akamon management and investors."
VICENC MARTI, CEO AKAMON
"Digi-Capital's investment network is something we haven't seen before, and their ability to bring together CEOs and investors across the industry is impressive. If you judge a firm by the company they keep, they're up there with the best."
SIMON COOK, CEO DFJ ESPRIT
"Digi-Capital has helped us a lot in Europe, and our clients value them as much as we do. Their commitment to long-term relationships over short term deal making is refreshing, and their reach to the US and Asia brings something that others do not have."
KONSTANTIN EWALD, PARTNER OSBORNE CLARKE
"You get your industry guys, your tech guys, your management guys and your VC/banker guys. They may as well be from different planets, and they don't talk the same language. Digi-Capital's Tim Merel is all those guys, and I don't know a lot of folks like that."
MARK LONG, CO-FOUNDER ZOMBIE STUDIOS
“Tim Merel's deep expertise and superb connections are well-known - I treat him as a source of inspiration, and a terrific sounding-board when it comes to the tough-to-crack questions in the industry.”
JAYSON CHI, PARTNER MCKINSEY
"Digi-Capital helped us from the early days, whether mentoring me, building relationships in China, Japan and US, or working with us on fundraising, they have added value every step of the way."
BEN VU, FOUNDER SKYVU
"We’re a US-based mobile platform for iOS, Android and HTML5 development, so building relationships across regions means a lot to us. Digi-Capital took us into China, opening doors which might otherwise have been closed."
STEVE FELTER, CEO GAMESALAD
“Amazingly complete report, great stuff! I don’t send out a lot of unsolicited random compliments, but you guys earned this one!”
DR MIKE CAPPS, FORMER PRESIDENT EPIC
“Insightful, connected, pioneering - that's what Digi-Capital is.”
JUSSI LAAKKONEN, FOUNDER APPLIFIER
“We consider Digi-Capital management and team our friends and an invaluable resource. They bring us great dealflow globally and in our home middle-eastern markets, and their insights help to guide our thinking.”
SIDAR SAHIN, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO PEAK GAMES
“Digi-Capital has been a very informative and resourceful partner of ours, they provide helpful analysis of the market and share connections with us.”
HAINING WANG, CEO HAPPY ELEMENTS
“I've had the pleasure of working with Digi-Capital's Tim Merel, and he is one of the most knowledgeable investment bankers for mobile, digital marketing and media.”
TOM BEDCARRE, CHAIRMAN AKQA
“Transmedia is a fancy word for apps, games, TV and film converging around major properties. Most Hollywood folks don't understand it, so to find an investment bank like Digi-Capital that does is amazing.”
STEVE OEDEKERK, WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER (ACE VENTURA, BRUCE ALMIGHTY, JIMMY NEUTRON, BARNYARD, THUMBNATION)
