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ModRetro

Portable gaming devices that fuse retro-inspired design with modern microcontrollers and 3D-printed customization.

ModRetro: the Chromatic handheld console in seven colors
MVP × ModRetro

Hardware worth holding onto.

Why we invested

ModRetro paired an experienced founding team with something increasingly rare in early consumer hardware: real proof of demand. The company had already shipped its first product, built a growing customer base, and demonstrated the operating discipline to reach break-even early. We saw a team that had proven it could turn ambitious hardware into products people wanted, with an opportunity to expand well beyond its first category.

Partnership

ModRetro has approached growth with the same discipline it brought to building its first products. MVP's role has been to help the team scale without losing that focus, bringing additional reach across talent, technical expertise, and strategic relationships as new needs emerge.

What we do for them

  • Map and source talent for priority technical roles
  • Connect ModRetro's recruiting team with talent leaders across the MVP portfolio
  • Make strategic introductions across consumer hardware and related technologies
  • Connect the team with growth-stage investors and capital partners

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