About GameBüro

Redefining gaming in Africa through innovative platforms that blend skill, luck, and community engagement.

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Our Story

From vision to reality - how we're transforming gaming in Africa

"We envisioned a gaming ecosystem where skill and chance coexist, creating opportunities for everyone to play, compete, and win."

Sylva Jonathan

Founder

GameBüro was conceived in 2021 with a mission to revolutionize gaming in Africa by creating a platform that blends skill-based games with chance-based betting in a fair, engaging ecosystem.

Our journey began with identifying a gap in the market - while traditional betting platforms focused solely on luck, and gaming platforms ignored the betting aspect, we saw an opportunity to create a hybrid model that rewards both skill and strategy.

Today, we're building Africa's premier gaming platform with a physical presence at the GameBüro Center, Barracuda Beach Resort in Lagos, Nigeria, and a digital platform that will connect players across the continent.

Our Mission

To create Africa's most engaging gaming ecosystem by blending skill-based competition with chance-based excitement, providing fair opportunities for all players to showcase their abilities and win rewards.

We're committed to building a platform that celebrates strategic thinking while maintaining the thrill of chance, all within a secure and regulated environment.

Our Vision

To become Africa's premier gaming destination by 2030, with physical centers in 10 major cities and a digital platform connecting players across the continent.

We envision a future where GameBüro is synonymous with innovative gaming experiences, community building, and economic opportunities for players, partners, and host communities.

2021
Year Founded
1M+
Future Users
5+
Launch Games
15+
Team Members

Our Journey

Key milestones in the GameBüro story

Q3 2021

Concept Development

The GameBüro idea was born out of a bold observation: Africa lacked a platform that combined the excitement of betting with the fairness of skill-based games and the spontaneity of chance. We began thorough market research, analyzed global trends, and crafted the core vision for a hybrid, user-to-user model that enables both players and spectators to win.

Q4 2021

Seed Funding

Backed by personal funding from the founder, we began laying the groundwork for our ecosystem. This included initiating MVP planning, securing our first location, and outlining technical and compliance strategies. The seed round funded both platform prototyping and the establishment of a physical base to validate offline engagement.

Q1 2022

Center Launch

We opened the first GameBüro Center at the iconic Barracuda Beach Resort in Lagos, bringing our brand to life in a physical space. This immersive hub allowed real-world testing of our concept and community building through competitive board games, live play stations, and our first on-ground tournament, which drew over 200 participants.

Q2 2022

App Development

The GameBüro App moved into active development. We assembled a lean technical team, began defining user flows, designing the UI/UX system, and prototyping the core features, including wallet integration, GBC token logic, and the peer-based betting engine for both skill and chance games.

Q4 2022

Development Setback

Progress on the MVP stalled due to unforeseen setbacks, including resource limitations and the disengagement of our initial development team. Despite this, all blueprints, game logic, and architectural foundations were preserved, ensuring a quick reboot when funding resumed.

Q3 2025 (Planned)

MVP Complete

With new funding, we plan to resume full-scale development of the MVP. This phase will include finalizing the wallet system, integrating the core game engines, activating the real-time betting logic, and preparing for public testing through a structured beta program.

Q4 2025 (Planned)

Product Launch

The GameBüro App will launch officially across Android, iOS, and Web, fully integrated with the GameBüro Center. We will roll out a nationwide marketing campaign, begin scheduled in-app tournaments, and introduce viewer-based betting, establishing a complete digital–physical gaming universe.

Our Core Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Fair Play

We ensure all players have equal opportunities through transparent algorithms and anti-cheat systems.

Community Focus

Building connections between players is at the heart of our platform, both online and at our physical centers.

Innovation

We continuously explore new ways to enhance the gaming experience through technology and creative game design.

Growth Mindset

We embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and improve, both as a company and as individuals.

Economic Empowerment

Creating opportunities for players to earn through skill and strategy is central to our mission.

African Focus

We're building solutions specifically for African markets, celebrating our diverse cultures and gaming traditions.

Leadership Team

The visionaries driving GameBüro forward

Sylva Jonathan

Founder & CEO

Visionary leader and founder of GameBüro, driving the overall strategic direction, innovation, and company growth. Passionate about redefining entertainment through immersive digital and physical gaming experiences.

O'Kessena Ilaye

Co. Founder & CSO

Leads GameBüro’s funding strategy, partnerships, and investor relations. Skilled at storytelling, market positioning, and forging strategic alliances that fuel sustainable growth.

Adewale Sanusi

Co. Founder &Head of Operations

Manages daily operations and customer experience at the GameBüro Center. Focused on operational excellence, team leadership, and ensuring a safe, fun, and innovative gaming environment.

Join the Gaming Revolution

Be part of Africa's most innovative gaming platform. Whether as a player, partner, or investor, there's a place for you in the GameBüro ecosystem.

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