Game investments in Q2 2020: Fewer deals, but bigger value at $7.8 billion
The number of game investments and acquisitions in the second quarter of 2020 declined from the first quarter, but the value of the deals...
VGames raises $30 million for game-focused investment fund in Israel
VGames has raised more than $30 million for its game-focused investment fund based in Israel. It’s one of dozens of venture capital and investment...
Early-stage investors tackle the coronavirus’ effect on game investing
The impact of the coronavirus on the world economy and investments in gaming isn’t yet known. But some expert discussion grappled with the subject...
Jon Goldman: Gaming is the best form of entertainment
Jon Goldman is a bit biased, but he believes that gaming will become the best form of entertainment, eclipsing film and television. Plenty of...
Gaming acquisitions and investments continued in Q1 despite coronavirus
Investors and funds pumped more than $700 million game startups in the first quarter, though that amount is down from the same period last...
Rokit launches $50 million indie game development fund
The Rokit Group of Companies has launched Rokit Games, a $50 million game development fund, to support independent developers of mobile and console games....
Digi-Capital: Investors poured $9.6 billion into game deals in past 18 months, but M&A and IPOs slowed
Investors poured $9.6 billion into game companies in past 18 months, but acquisitions and initial public offerings (IPOs) dropped to levels not seen since...
Digi-Capital: Game investment doubles previous record at $5.7 billion in 2018
Investments in game companies hit a record $5.7 billion in 2018, or more than twice the previous record set in 2017, according to advisory...
Game deals rebounded in Q1, but mobile game investments plunged
Games deals rebounded in the first quarter of the year, with game startups raising more than $500 million, according to tech adviser Digi-Capital. But...
Game industry deals dropped 81% in value in 2015
The game industry saw a big drop in both investments and merger activity in 2015, sending deal values back to 2007 levels, according to...