- Founded
- 2007-01-01 in Ta’ Xbiex, Malta
- Headquarters
- Ta’ Xbiex, Ta’ Xbiex, Malta
- info@111holdings.com
- Phone
- +356 209 259 00
111 Holdings is a venture capital firm based in Ta’ Xbiex, Malta, founded in 2007. The company focuses on seed‑ and growth‑stage investments across a range of technology sectors, including artificial intelligence, fintech, entertainment, gaming, and clean energy. Its investment model follows a "Seed – Grow – Reap" approach, guiding portfolio companies from concept through scaling to structured exits such as IPOs or trade sales. Despite the inclusion of "gaming" among its areas of interest, extensive research confirms that 111 Holdings does not operate any iGaming or gambling platforms, nor does it hold gambling licences. The firm maintains a small team of between two and ten employees and does not publicly disclose specific portfolio companies or financial performance. Its official website provides only high‑level investment stages, with no mention of proprietary products or branded services. For a B2B news database focused on gambling operators, 111 Holdings does not qualify as a relevant subject company.
Detailed Review
Overview and History
111 Holdings was established in 2007 as an angel investment and early‑stage venture capital firm in Malta. Over the years it expanded its scope to include growth‑stage funding, with a particular focus on technology‑driven startups. The firm is privately held and operates from Ta’ Xbiex, a town known for its business‑friendly environment for technology and gaming companies. Its LinkedIn and Crunchbase profiles describe a small, lean team of 2–10 employees, although no exact headcount is publicly available.
Investment Model
111 Holdings describes its investment strategy through three phases: “Plant” (seed funding for startups with a minimum viable product), “Grow” (growth capital for scaling), and “Reap” (exit preparation and execution). The firm claims experience in IPOs, mergers, and trade sales, yet it does not name any of its portfolio companies or past exits. This lack of transparency makes it difficult to verify its track record or assess its influence within the venture capital landscape.
iGaming Relevance
While 111 Holdings lists “gaming” as one of its investment sectors, no evidence could be found that the firm itself operates any iGaming or gambling brands, holds regulatory licences, or is active in the online gambling industry. Searches across gambling regulatory databases, iGaming news outlets, and partnership announcements yielded no connection to casinos, sportsbooks, poker rooms, or lottery products. The company is a pure investment vehicle and should not be classified as a gambling operator.
Distinction from UK Entity
A separate entity named “111 HOLDINGS LTD” is registered in the United Kingdom (company number 16202483) with a registered address in Altrincham, Cheshire. This UK entity lists Daniel Christopher Hesse‑Tetteh as a person with significant control, notified in January 2025. However, there is no evidence linking this UK company to the Maltese venture capital firm 111 Holdings, and it does not appear to be involved in iGaming either. The two entities should be treated as distinct.