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Craig Allen joins Funk Ventures advisory board

Interactive gaming pioneer Craig Allen has joined the advisory board of private equity and venture capital firm Funk Ventures. Allen is currently the chief executive of Spark Unlimited.

'A highly respected pioneer in the interactive gaming market, Allen's addition to our advisory board is extremely welcome,' said Andy Funk, chief executive and chairman of Funk Ventures. 'One of the most dynamic and open-minded visionaries in the field, Allen's role as an active advisor will prove invaluable to our firm.'

Prior to joining Spark Unlimited, Allen served as the executive vice president of Jim Henson Interactive. He previously spent six years at Disney Interactive focusing primarily on video games based on the company's popular film and television properties.

Funk Ventures is a multi-faceted private equity and venture capital firm. Its business segments span from venture capital and investment banking to real estate and business services. The firm's venture capital arm makes value-add investments in promising companies in the technology, wellness and education markets.

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