12 Acquisitions in the Video Games industry

Company acquisitions in the Video Games industry always make headlines! Especially since related startups and technology companies have become very popular with private equity firms, strategic buyers and even family offices.

In this blog post, we are taking a closer look at 12 acquisitions that took place in the Video Games industry.

5minlab acquired by Krafton

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $19,900,000

Announcement: 14 February 2022

Details about the company:

A PC/mobile game development studio with headquarters in Seoul, South Korea is called 5minlab.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Casual Games, Gaming, Mobile Apps, PC Games, Video Games

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Alictus acquired by SciPlay Corporation

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $100,000,000

Announcement: 1 March 2022

Details about the company:

Alictus is more than just a maker of casual video games.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Computer, PC Games, Video Games

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Appush acquired by Magic Software Enterprises

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $25,000,000

Announcement: 4 August 2022

Details about the company:

Appush is a platform that links publishers of mobile games with marketers.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Advertising, Marketing, Video Games

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

AxesInMotion acquired by Media and Games Invest

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $57,770,075

Announcement: 28 April 2022

Details about the company:

AxesInMotion is a video game firm that focuses on creating, curating, and disseminating mobile games.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Digital Entertainment, Gaming, Video Games

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Brainium Studios acquired by PLAYSTUDIOS

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $70,000,000

Announcement: 13 October 2022

Details about the company:

A Portland-based independent software publishing company, Brainium Studios. They create simple and enjoyable iPhone games.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Gaming, Social Media, Software, Video Games

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Daedalic Entertainment acquired by Nacon

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $60,275,973

Announcement: 16 February 2022

Details about the company:

Adventure game publisher and developer Daedalic Entertainment creates both online and offline games.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Gamification, Gaming, Video Games

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Flying Sheep Studios acquired by iCandy Interactive Limited

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $2,163,155

Announcement: 8 June 2022

Details about the company:

A game development studio is called Flying Sheep Studios.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Gaming, Online Games, PC Games, Video Games

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Infinity Plus Two acquired by 505 Games

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $4,500,000

Announcement: 14 January 2021

Details about the company:

An online video game was made by Infinity Plus Two.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: PC Games, Video Games

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Innova acquired by Games Mobile ST

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $21,000,000

Announcement: 23 September 2022

Details about the company:

Publisher of video games with a lot of MMORPG expertise is Innova.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Publishing, Video Games

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Slightly Mad Studios acquired by Codemasters

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $30,000,000

Announcement: 28 November 2019

Details about the company:

Our multi-award-winning developer was established in 2008. Over 150 different titles have been produced by us together.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Video Games

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

WildWorks acquired by Nazara Technologies

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $10,400,000

Announcement: 30 August 2022

Details about the company:

leading creator of free-to-play games available online for users of all ages.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Developer Tools, Gaming, Video Games

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Yippee! Entertainment Ltd acquired by Team17 Software

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount: $1,850,000

Announcement: 2 January 2020

Details about the company:

Based in the center of MediaCityUK, Yippee Entertainment is a multi-award-winning software developer and digital publisher.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Industry: Software, Video Games

Details about the buyer:

Visma offers services and company software for administration and accountancy.

Headquarter:

Where to find them: Website

Ray is the VP of Sales at Flippa and has a passion for helping buyers find their dream digital asset, and helping sellers find a successful pathway to exit. Ray is motivated to create a more intuitive way to buy and sell online businesses, with success in managing multi-million dollar deals.

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