Dmitri Bourkovski
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Managing Partner
Los Angeles, US
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Dmitri Bourkovski serves as the Chief Investment Officer at Xsolla. As a key leader on the executive team, Dmitri drives Xsolla’s strategic investment initiatives, partnership financing, and venture activities that support innovation and sustainable growth across the gaming ecosystem.
With a career spanning more than 20 years in the video games and technology sectors, Dmitri is recognised for his deep industry insight and his ability to bridge capital strategy with creative business development. Prior to his current role, he held senior leadership positions across notable gaming companies, where he shaped publishing initiatives, developed global distribution networks, and forged strategic alliances that expanded market reach.
Dmitri’s leadership at Xsolla reflects a commitment to empowering developers and creators with both financial resources and strategic support to help bring breakthrough titles and services to market.
Before his venture at Xsolla, Dmitri held influential roles, including Vice President positions at established game publishers and industry leaders. He is also Managing Partner at Joystick Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in promising gaming technologies and creative platforms. In addition, he serves on the board of Cubios Inc., where he supports growth strategies for innovative hardware and gaming experiences.
Dmitri’s academic background provides a strong foundation for his strategic and analytical approach to investment. He completed advanced legal studies and doctoral work in civil law at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA), equipping him with a rigorous understanding of governance, regulation, and complex commercial structures.
At Xsolla, Dmitri leverages his extensive cross-sector experience to identify and cultivate strategic opportunities from funding initiatives to global collaborations that extend the reach and impact of game creators worldwide.
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Background
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2019 — Present
Chief Investment Officer
Xsolla
Xsolla is a global financial technology and video game commerce company that helps game developers and publishers scale internationally. Alongside its commerce platform, the company supports industry growth through funding initiatives, strategic partnerships, and programs designed to connect studios with new capital and commercial opportunities.
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2019 — Present
Managing Partner
Joystick Ventures
Joystick Ventures is a venture capital firm established by Xsolla and Mountain Nazca to back early-stage companies in the video game sector, providing capital to studios and technology teams. Dmitri also offers strategic guidance to support the development of interactive entertainment products.
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2016 — 2019
Partner
Xsolla Capital
Xsolla Capital, currently known as Xsolla Funding, is a $50 million investment initiative focused exclusively on the video game industry, providing royalty-based financing to independent developers.
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2012 — 2012
Vice President | New Platforms
Alawar
At Alawar, Dmitri led business development initiatives and helped shape the company’s publishing and distribution strategy, guiding its growth as an international game developer and publisher.
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2009 — 2012
Head of Publishing | Games Division
Mail.ru Group
As Head of Publishing for the games division at Mail.ru Group, Dmitri managed the game portfolio strategy, distribution, and development partnerships for the leading Russian internet company.
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2005 — 2009
CEO
ND Games
As CEO of ND Games, Dmitri directed operations, expanded market presence, and cultivated strategic partnerships for the video game publisher and distributor.
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1999 — 2009
Vice President | Games Division
Noviy Disk
At the Russian software and video game distributor, Noviy Disk, Dmitri managed publishing operations, drove business development, and built international partnerships.
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1997 — 1999
Senior Editor
Igormania
During his tenure at Igormania, Dmitri oversaw editorial strategy and content development, managing coverage of the video game industry for one of Russia’s leading gaming media outlets.
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2012 — 2019
Vice President of Global Business Development
Xsolla
As Vice President of Global Business Development at Xsolla, Dmitri led strategic partnerships and international growth initiatives that expand the company’s fintech and commerce solutions while creating new revenue and funding opportunities for game developers and publishers worldwide.
In The News
Newsfeed
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31 August 2021 · Acrofan
Series A Funding Round with Xsolla as Lead Investor
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16 February 2017 · LA Business First
Xsolla launches $30 million investment fund for independent video games
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5 February 2017 · International Business Times
Xsolla Capital Partners With Epic Games To Fund Unreal Engine 4 Indie Games
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Formative Years
Education
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The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA)
PhD in Civil Law
2002 — 2004
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The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA)
Advanced Legal Studies
1997 — 2002
Areas Of Focus