OUR TEAM

Gamers who play to win.

Phil Sanderson Managing Director

Phil has been working with gaming entrepreneurs as a venture capitalist for the past 23 years. His investments include some of the leading game infrastructure and content companies in the world such as Discord, Phoenix Labs, Vivox, Triller, Funzio and many others.

Favorite Game:
Dungeons & Dragons

Peter Levin Managing Director

Peter brings decades of operational experience to Griffin. Previously: President of Interactive Ventures, Games, & Digital Strategy at Lionsgate; Co-founder and CEO of Nerdist Industries (acq. by Legendary); co-teacher of USC esports course; early advisor to and investor in Rovio (Angry Birds).

Favorite Game:
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Nick Tuosto Managing Director

Nick, co-founder of Griffin and managing director of LionTree, has advised across gaming: Tencent (Supercell), Kabam (Netmarble), FoxNext (Scopely), AppLovin (MZ), Phoenix Labs (Garena), Roblox, Skillz (FEAC, Aarki, Exit Games), PlayStudios (Acies), AT&T (Playdemic), etc.

Favorite Game:
Golf Clash

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John Riccitiello

CEO of Unity

"I have known the founders of Griffin for a long while and have worked with them in a variety of different capacities. They are very much part of the game industry. They understand the people and the culture of the industry and bring strong transactional and operational experience. They are well-regarded and have far reaching connections within the industry."

Sarah Bond

Corporate VP of Gaming
Ecosystem at Microsoft

“The Griffin team has a unique vision for where our industry is headed. I trust their judgment, and ability to add real value. For the builders out there, would absolutely recommend including them in your conversations."

Donald Mustard

Worldwide Creative Director
at Epic Games

"Working with Peter on bringing the worlds of John Wick and Fortnite together was such an incredible experience. We had so much fun, and the love we have for these worlds really shined through, and fans really loved it. He and his team understand that gaming and other media can tell exciting, immersive stories when used together in authentic ways. I can't wait to collaborate with Peter and his team at Griffin in the future."

Sean Bender

Co-founder of Phoenix Labs

"I am grateful for the support I’ve received from the Griffin team throughout my career across finance and video games. I’ve worked with Phil for the past 15 years, first as a fellow VC in games, and more recently as a lead investor and board member for Phoenix Labs. He was an invaluable supporter, and a true believer in our mission and team. He was instrumental in helping us navigate fundraising and strategic discussion. Nick was our advisor throughout our M&A process and was a pillar of support and wisdom as we navigated the process. They’ve built a unique team that I look forward to supporting and working with again."

Aaron 'Noxy' Donaghey

CEO Hypixel Studios Inc.

"Signing up with Peter Levin and GGP was like having the coach in your corner that you didn’t know you needed . Not only was Peter amicable and deeply knowledgeable in the field, he was also the first to pick up the phone, be the megaphone to celebrate the good times, the one who had the most time to talk through a problem space. After our exit I very much hope to work with Peter again at some point in the future. I’d recommend signing up with him in a half heartbeat."

Chris DeWolfe

CEO of Jam City

"In the general partners, the company has the VC experience of Sanderson, the operating and entrepreneurial background of Levin, and the strategic market and deal flow insight of Tuosto. Jam City CEO Chris DeWolfe referred to them as the

“dream team of game venture capital.”"

- Dean Takahashi, VentureBeat, Monday, November 7, 2020

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