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🎮 InvestGame Q1'24 Global Gaming Deals Report is Out Now! 🚀 We're thrilled to share the latest insights from the gaming industry with our Q1'24 Global Gaming Deals Report. This edition captures a dynamic period of market recalibration and points towards an emerging new "norm" in dealmaking activity. 📈 Key Highlights from the Report: - Private Investment Growth: $2.2B was invested in Q1’24, marking a 120% increase from Q1’23, mainly propelled by Disney's $1.5B investment in Epic Games. - M&A impending stabilization: reached a total of $2.2B, up 210% vs. Q1’23. The acquisition of Jagex accounts for about 50% of this value, showcasing PE’s interest in the sector. - Public Offerings remained muted: Public market activities cooled slightly, totaling $0.5B (-17% vs. Q1’23), mainly attributed to notes issuance by Take-Two ($0.35B) and Stillfront (~$0.1B). 🕹 Additional insights covered: - Early-stage gaming VC's landscape and ranking - Increased CVC participation in early-stage investments. - Shift in investor’s focus from Mobile to PC & Console (multiplatform) startups. 🔗 Discover more about these trends and what they mean for the future of gaming in our full report (see the first comment below). #GamingIndustry #Investments #MergersAndAcquisitions #VentureCapital #MarketAnalysis #GamingVC #InvestGame

🚀 Exciting news in the world of gaming and entertainment! 🎮🎬 EQT is currently in advanced talks to acquire Keywords Studios for a staggering $2.8 billion, a potential game-changer in the industry. 🤯💼 Keywords Studios is a leading international technical and creative services provider to the global video gaming industry, and EQT's potential acquisition underscores the ever-growing importance and potential of the gaming and entertainment sector. 🌍💥 The acquisition could mean a significant step forward for both companies, with Keywords Studios poised to expand its global reach and EQT potentially gaining a strong foothold in the fast-growing gaming industry. 🌐💰 As the gaming and entertainment industry continues to evolve and push boundaries, this potential acquisition is certainly something to keep an eye on! 🎯🔍 What are your thoughts on this development? Share your insights and let's discuss the potential impact of this exciting news. #GamingIndustry #EQT #KeywordsStudios #Acquisition #Gaming #Entertainment #IndustryNews 🎮✨ Note: AI-powered post. May contain errors.

🎮 Navigating the Gaming Industry's Future: Embracer's Strategic Moves and What It Means for Talent The gaming world is witnessing a seismic shift with Embracer Group's acquisition spree, transforming not just the landscape of gaming studios but also the careers of countless developers and creatives. From the early days of acquiring bankrupt studios to the recent controversies and successes, Embracer's journey is a testament to the dynamic nature of the gaming industry. #GamingIndustry #Acquisition #TalentManagement #CreativeFreedom #FutureOfGaming https://lnkd.in/gb53typs

"There are more and more game studios, and they come from a passion of wanting to make great games. But when the revenue share that you get from each deal you make is shared out to so many different ends, it’s so hard to make a business." A panel of igaming experts from Playnetic, Omnigame, Adjarabet Gambling, Venture Capital Partners and Dizplai addressed the current state of the online casino market at SBC Summit, analysing the ways that studios are taking revolutionary business approaches to achieve long-term success.

🎮 Drake Star 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗤𝟭 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: Strong momentum to start the year with multiple high-value deals in a sector that I am very familiar with (and therefore like a lot) after having advised several outstanding German gaming companies like InnoGames, Astragon and Exit Games/Photon on their transactions.  Our newest report analyzes investment- and M&A-activity for #Gaming and #Esports, including these and other insights:  🔵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿: 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗤𝟭 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗤𝟮 with Embracer Group divestments. Large gaming fund raises in Andreessen Horowitz Gaming Fund II ($600M) and BITKRAFT Ventures III ($275M) and public markets have improved since bottoming out in October last year. 🔵 𝗠&𝗔 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲: 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 (𝟰𝟳 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀, $𝟮.𝟰𝗕 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲). CVC Capital Partners / Haveli Investments acquired Jagex ($1.1B) and Take-Two Interactive picked up Gearbox Entertainment ($460M). Volume in the mid to small size deals increased significantly. 🔵 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸: 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 ($𝟮.𝟰𝗕+ 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱, 𝟭𝟴𝟴 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀), reversing a downward trend in deal volume since mid-2022. The Walt Disney Company invested $1.5B in Epic Games, Build A Rocket Boy raised $110M and True Gamers raised $45M. 🔵 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆-𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 (𝟰𝟬%): Early-stage financings continue to be the major portion of total deals while mid- to late-stage deal activity remained low. For investments over the last 12 months, BITKRAFT, Andreessen Horowitz, Griffin Gaming Partners, Play Ventures, and vgames were top VCs.  For the remainder of 2024, we expect M&A activity to steadily increase, a growth in financings, an ongoing strong interested in #AI and #MixedReality, and a re-emergence of IPOs.  𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: https://lnkd.in/dXgTHCxh  Drake Star Digital Media team: Michael Metzger, Mohit Pareek, CFA 

📢 New Partnership Announcement 🎮 We at InvestGame.net are proud to announce that we have partnered with GDEV Inc. (Nasdaq: $GDEV) hub of gaming studios, focused on development and growth of its franchise portfolio across various genres and platforms. This collaboration, in the form of special website features, aims to bring advanced gaming market analysis directly to you, providing unparalleled insights and data that InvestGame.net has accumulated over the last four years. For investors and industry professionals, this partnership means: — Access comprehensive insights into strategic partnerships, investment trends, and public transactions. — Detailed reports on the top gaming VC funds and strategic investors. — An extensive overview of the gaming market landscape, offering valuable information for strategic decisions. We plan to release 2 of the features per month, offering you different insights each time a new one comes out. In the first one, we delve into how we've seen increasing interest in non-content investments related explicitly to Platform & Tech sectors, which raises an intriguing question: ❓Are VCs now favoring Platform & Tech companies over pure gaming-related studios? 👉 Explore our first collaborative feature: https://lnkd.in/dE6xarmv 👉 Visit the $GDEV Features section for more in the future: https://lnkd.in/dB2Ms_aB 👉 Follow GDEV Inc. on LinkedIn and subscribe to the InvestGame.net newsletter to stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the gaming industry. #GDEV #InvestGame #GamingIndustry #MarketAnalysis #GamingInvestments #IndustryInsights

🚀 Exciting News from InvestGame! 🚀 I’m thrilled to announce our new partnership with GDEV Inc. Together, we’re launching a series of in-depth features that investigate pivotal trends in the gaming industry. 📊 In our first feature, we analyze whether gaming VCs are shifting their investment focus from traditional game development studios to tech-driven startups (link in the first comment). 🔔 Stay tuned for more engaging content! Follow GDEV Inc. and subscribe to InvestGame newsletter for the latest updates. #InvestGame #GDEV #GamingInvestments #VentureCapital #GamingIndustry #MarketAnalysis

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🎮 Big Moves in Gaming: Take-Two's Acquisition of Gearbox 🚀 - MIDiA's forecast comes true! We're still in Q1 and the gaming industry has hit a major milestone with a $100M+ acquisition. - Take-Two Interactive, a heavyweight in the gaming world, has expanded its empire by acquiring Gearbox. 🔍 What Does This Mean? - Gearbox is not just any studio; they're the creators of the Borderlands series, which has a massive fan base. - This deal isn't just about gaming, it's about the broader trend of cross-entertainment synergies. We're seeing companies blending gaming with other forms of media. 🤝 Why It Matters - Take-Two's strategic move sets the stage for richer multimedia experiences, leveraging Gearbox's creative talent. - For the industry, it's indicative of a trend where gaming might integrate more deeply with film, TV, and other entertainment forms. 👀 Keep an Eye Out - This acquisition is likely just the tip of the iceberg. Expect more high-profile mergers and partnerships throughout 2024. Engaging with multi-platform storytelling is no longer futuristic—it's happening now, and Take-Two is positioning itself at the forefront. The cross-pollination of gaming with other entertainment sectors marks a paradigm shift in the industry, and savvy professionals should watch this space closely. #GamingIndustry #Acquisition #TakeTwo #Gearbox #CrossEntertainment

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