‘We want to drive international investments towards Malta’ – Laedan Bridge Founder

Malta-based investment brokerage and advisory firm Laedan Bridge has successfully secured a seven-figure investment into fast-growing iGaming studio F*BASTARDS, in a deal that underscores its ambition to channel more international capital into Malta.

The firm acted as exclusive strategic advisor and deal facilitator, structuring the transaction and connecting the opportunity with its investor network. The funding will support F*BASTARDS Studio’s expansion, accelerate its game development pipeline, and strengthen its global distribution footprint.

Founded with a strong international outlook but rooted in Malta, Laedan Bridge is positioning itself as a conduit for inward investment into the country – not only through financial flows, but through tangible business activity.

“Our primary focus is to drive international investment towards Malta and the Maltese economy,” said Founder and Managing Partner Justin Paul Anastasi. “We want to attract investment not just in the form of citizenship programmes, but into real business ventures that create value on the ground.”

Mr Anastasi noted that while Laedan Bridge operates internationally, Malta remains at the centre of its structure, with both holding entities and physical assets based locally.

“Malta is where we are anchored. We have considerable investment opportunities here, and we are committed to building a Maltese platform that brings global opportunities home,” he said.

The F*BASTARDS deal reflects this strategy in action. While the investment involved a network of international stakeholders, the transaction was driven through a Malta-based advisory framework, reinforcing the island’s role as a hub for high-growth sectors such as iGaming and technology.

From an industry perspective, F*BASTARDS Studio has emerged as a disruptive force within the iGaming landscape. Known for its bold branding and unconventional creative direction, the studio has gained traction with a portfolio of titles that combine distinctive visual identity with modern gameplay mechanics.

Its games are already distributed across leading iGaming aggregators, with further integrations planned as it scales.

“From the beginning it was clear that F*BASTARDS Studio was building something different, backed by extensive industry experience,” Mr Anastasi said. “The team brings together creativity, strong product thinking, and the courage to challenge traditional industry formulas.”

“Bringing this opportunity to the right capital partner was an easy decision, and we are excited to see the studio continue its rapid growth,” he added.

F*BASTARDS Co-Founder Ugnius Šeškas described the investment as a catalyst for the company’s next phase.

“This investment gives us the fuel to move faster – releasing new titles, expanding our reach across platforms, and continuing to grow the F*BASTARDS universe around the globe,” he said.

The transaction marks another milestone for the studio as it scales its operations and strengthens its position in the competitive global iGaming market.

For Laedan Bridge, the deal also highlights its broader strategy: identifying high-potential ventures and matching them with capital partners capable of unlocking growth – while increasingly ensuring that Malta plays a central role in that equation.