Waterhouse VC, the specialized investment fund founded by Tom Waterhouse, has announced a major strategic deal to acquire an interest in Spinlab Studio.
The deal, structured as a three-year option, marks the fund’s second major investment in low-friction iGaming infrastructure within the last 13 months, signaling a strong belief that the future of the industry lies in speed-to-market and no-code solutions.
The “Shopify of Betting” Strategy
Spinlab Studio, which debuted in January 2026, aims to solve the technical and regulatory bottlenecks that typically delay new iGaming ventures. The white-label platform bundles essential services, including payments, KYC, game content, and responsible gambling tools, into a single product.
This “one-stop-shop” approach promises to reduce setup times from several months to just a few days, a value proposition that has already attracted approximately 30 operators.
Tom Waterhouse, Chief Investment Officer of Waterhouse VC, commented:
“Spinlab Studio is addressing a key operational challenge — helping operators bring products to market more efficiently and quickly without the usual complexity.”
Investor Confidence and Seed Funding
The deal coincides with Spinlab Studio closing an oversubscribed seed round backed by early investors of a leading, unnamed European iGaming tech firm.
Leon Lanen, co-founder of Spinlab Studio, emphasized the necessity of their mission:
“Launching an iGaming operation is still too complex and expensive. Spinlab Studio removes that friction so operators can get to market quickly and focus on building their business.”
This investment follows Waterhouse VC’s April 2025 move into Maincard, reinforcing a portfolio that focuses exclusively on the B2B technology layer of the global wagering industry. With 11 live option deals currently active, the fund is rapidly becoming a major gatekeeper for the next generation of gambling technology.
