AffPapa, a leading affiliate directory and events company in the iGaming industry, has secured a €1.3 million investment through VenturePapa investors. The funding will be used to accelerate the growth and expansion of its conferences and events division.
This milestone represents a pivotal moment in the company’s journey, marking the first external investment in its history. The move reflects strong investor confidence in AffPapa’s vision to deliver high-impact networking experiences for affiliates, operators, and B2B providers worldwide.
Levon Nikoghosyan, CEO of AffPapa, highlighted the significance of this achievement:
“This is a major milestone for AffPapa, reached through a deliberate and strategic decision. Since day one, we have been a self-funded project, steadily growing the business over the past six years without external investment.”
He also emphasized the company’s evolution within the iGaming ecosystem:
“We have successfully built the largest affiliate directory, alongside affiliate management services and industry media coverage. We later expanded into the events and conferences space, all while maintaining strong and consistent year-on-year growth. However, to take the next leap and accelerate our expansion, we recognized the need for strategic investment.”
According to Nikoghosyan, the funding will be focused on scaling the events division:
“This investment will allow us to significantly grow our conferences heading into 2027, enter new markets, and build dedicated sales, operations, and marketing teams. It will also enable us to secure premium venues and deliver a top-tier experience for our delegates. We are truly grateful for the trust of our investors and excited about what lies ahead.”
In 2025, AffPapa expanded into the Latin American market, successfully hosting its first international iGaming conference in Cancun, Mexico.
Looking ahead, the company plans to further strengthen its global footprint with two major conferences scheduled for 2026 — one in Madrid and another in Cancun — reinforcing its commitment to connecting key stakeholders across both established and emerging markets.
