Jesse Learmonth: The state of iGaming startups and what investors actually look for @nextdotio

Jesse Learmonth: The state of iGaming startups and what investors actually look for @nextdotio

Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

In this episode of the NEXT.io Podcast, Jesse Learmonth joins us to discuss the current state of the iGaming startup ecosystem, what investors are actually looking for today, and why building new companies in gaming has become significantly harder.

Jesse Learmonth: The state of iGaming startups and what investors actually look for

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