DDM Games Investment Review
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Leveling up our clients from analyses and insights from the most extensive video gaming investment, M&A, and IPO database.
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Leveling up our clients from analyses and insights from the most extensive video gaming investment, M&A, and IPO database.
Reports available at https://gamesinvestmentreview.com/
#DDMDataPoints: Value of Video Game Investments and M&As Q1 2025
$7.8B over 245 Investments and M&As
#VideoGaming #VideoGames #Games #Gaming #IndieDevs #IndieGames #BlockchainGames #AIGames #Blockchain #Web3 #AI #ArtificialIntelligence
$7.8B over 245 Investments and M&As
#VideoGaming #VideoGames #Games #Gaming #IndieDevs #IndieGames #BlockchainGames #AIGames #Blockchain #Web3 #AI #ArtificialIntelligence
May 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
#DDMDataPoints: Value of Video Game Investments and M&As Q1 2025
$7.8B over 245 Investments and M&As
#VideoGaming #VideoGames #Games #Gaming #IndieDevs #IndieGames #BlockchainGames #AIGames #Blockchain #Web3 #AI #ArtificialIntelligence
$7.8B over 245 Investments and M&As
#VideoGaming #VideoGames #Games #Gaming #IndieDevs #IndieGames #BlockchainGames #AIGames #Blockchain #Web3 #AI #ArtificialIntelligence
Of the $7.7B invested across 812 deals in 2024, game developers accounted for $4.4B across 580 investments (representing 57% of the total value and 71% of the volume) (2/5)
April 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Of the $7.7B invested across 812 deals in 2024, game developers accounted for $4.4B across 580 investments (representing 57% of the total value and 71% of the volume) (2/5)
#DDMDataPoints: Value of Game Developer Investments and M&As 2024
$10.8B across 671 investments and M&As
#Gaming #VideoGaming #GameDevelopment #GameDeveloper #GameDev #Games #GameDevelopers
$10.8B across 671 investments and M&As
#Gaming #VideoGaming #GameDevelopment #GameDeveloper #GameDev #Games #GameDevelopers
April 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
#DDMDataPoints: Value of Game Developer Investments and M&As 2024
$10.8B across 671 investments and M&As
#Gaming #VideoGaming #GameDevelopment #GameDeveloper #GameDev #Games #GameDevelopers
$10.8B across 671 investments and M&As
#Gaming #VideoGaming #GameDevelopment #GameDeveloper #GameDev #Games #GameDevelopers
Glad to see @xsolla.bsky.social cite the volume of video game investments from @digdevmgmt.bsky.social Games Investment Review! Though the data is attributed to Statista, they're a data aggregator that uses our reports (1/2)
March 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Glad to see @xsolla.bsky.social cite the volume of video game investments from @digdevmgmt.bsky.social Games Investment Review! Though the data is attributed to Statista, they're a data aggregator that uses our reports (1/2)
2024 investments totaled $7.7B across 812 investments (+68% in value and +18% in volume over 2023’s $4.6B over 691 investments); although investment values are -81% from 2021’s $41.4B, volume is bouncing back towards 2022’s record highs of 1001 investments (2/4)
March 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
2024 investments totaled $7.7B across 812 investments (+68% in value and +18% in volume over 2023’s $4.6B over 691 investments); although investment values are -81% from 2021’s $41.4B, volume is bouncing back towards 2022’s record highs of 1001 investments (2/4)
#DDMDataPoints Value of Video Game Investments 2024: $7.7B across 812 investments (1/3)
March 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
#DDMDataPoints Value of Video Game Investments 2024: $7.7B across 812 investments (1/3)
#DDMDataPoints Top 5 Active Investors in #VideoGames Q4 2024 (1/3)
1️⃣ #AndreessenHorowitz / #a16z
2️⃣ #AnimocaBrands
3️⃣ #BITKRAFTVentures
4️⃣ @playbigtime.bsky.social
5️⃣ #PlayVentures
#videogaming #games #blockchain #crypto #web3 #indiegame #gamedev #mobilegames #gaming #consolegames #pcgames #UCGgames
1️⃣ #AndreessenHorowitz / #a16z
2️⃣ #AnimocaBrands
3️⃣ #BITKRAFTVentures
4️⃣ @playbigtime.bsky.social
5️⃣ #PlayVentures
#videogaming #games #blockchain #crypto #web3 #indiegame #gamedev #mobilegames #gaming #consolegames #pcgames #UCGgames
March 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
#DDMDataPoints Top 5 Active Investors in #VideoGames Q4 2024 (1/3)
1️⃣ #AndreessenHorowitz / #a16z
2️⃣ #AnimocaBrands
3️⃣ #BITKRAFTVentures
4️⃣ @playbigtime.bsky.social
5️⃣ #PlayVentures
#videogaming #games #blockchain #crypto #web3 #indiegame #gamedev #mobilegames #gaming #consolegames #pcgames #UCGgames
1️⃣ #AndreessenHorowitz / #a16z
2️⃣ #AnimocaBrands
3️⃣ #BITKRAFTVentures
4️⃣ @playbigtime.bsky.social
5️⃣ #PlayVentures
#videogaming #games #blockchain #crypto #web3 #indiegame #gamedev #mobilegames #gaming #consolegames #pcgames #UCGgames
#DDMPressPoints: 2024 Achieved $17.5B Across 985 Investments and M&As!
#videogames #videogaming #gaming #games #blockchaingames #web3games #AIgames #ArtificialIntelligence #Blockchain #Web3 #Crypto #PCgames #mobilegames #eSports
#videogames #videogaming #gaming #games #blockchaingames #web3games #AIgames #ArtificialIntelligence #Blockchain #Web3 #Crypto #PCgames #mobilegames #eSports
February 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
#DDMPressPoints: 2024 Achieved $17.5B Across 985 Investments and M&As!
#videogames #videogaming #gaming #games #blockchaingames #web3games #AIgames #ArtificialIntelligence #Blockchain #Web3 #Crypto #PCgames #mobilegames #eSports
#videogames #videogaming #gaming #games #blockchaingames #web3games #AIgames #ArtificialIntelligence #Blockchain #Web3 #Crypto #PCgames #mobilegames #eSports
Many thanks to @forbes.com, @gamesbeat.bsky.social (@venturebeat.com), and #DEADLINE for the feature regarding our latest Q4 2024 Games Investment Review Report! We at @digdevmgmt.bsky.social pride ourselves on being the best source for all #games investments, M&As, and IPO data!
February 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Many thanks to @forbes.com, @gamesbeat.bsky.social (@venturebeat.com), and #DEADLINE for the feature regarding our latest Q4 2024 Games Investment Review Report! We at @digdevmgmt.bsky.social pride ourselves on being the best source for all #games investments, M&As, and IPO data!
2024 fund announcements totaled $58.9B in new capital raised across 132 funds (+25% in value and +7% in volume compared to 2023's $47.2B across 123 funds); Q4 2024’s new fund announcements totaled $9.8B across 36 funds (-21% in value and +33% in volume compared to Q3 2024’s $12.4B across 27 funds)
February 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
2024 fund announcements totaled $58.9B in new capital raised across 132 funds (+25% in value and +7% in volume compared to 2023's $47.2B across 123 funds); Q4 2024’s new fund announcements totaled $9.8B across 36 funds (-21% in value and +33% in volume compared to Q3 2024’s $12.4B across 27 funds)
Highest M&A segment by value was led by Tech/Other (60%), followed by Mobile (40%), eSports (<1%), and Console/PC (<1%); highest M&A segment by volume was led by Tech/other (29%) followed by Console/PC (28%), Mobile (20%) and eSports (20%)
February 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Highest M&A segment by value was led by Tech/Other (60%), followed by Mobile (40%), eSports (<1%), and Console/PC (<1%); highest M&A segment by volume was led by Tech/other (29%) followed by Console/PC (28%), Mobile (20%) and eSports (20%)
Highest segment by value led by Mobile (43%), followed by Console/PC (26%), MCG* (14%), Tech/Other (10%), AR/VR (3%), eSports (3%), and Browser (2%); highest segment by volume led by Console/PC (29%), followed by Mobile (28%), Tech/Other (22%), MCG* (8%), AR/VR (5%), eSports (5%), and Browser (2%)
February 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Highest segment by value led by Mobile (43%), followed by Console/PC (26%), MCG* (14%), Tech/Other (10%), AR/VR (3%), eSports (3%), and Browser (2%); highest segment by volume led by Console/PC (29%), followed by Mobile (28%), Tech/Other (22%), MCG* (8%), AR/VR (5%), eSports (5%), and Browser (2%)
Q4 2024 M&As totaled $5.0B across 35 transactions (+566% in value and -30% in volume compared to Q3’s $751.1M across 50 transactions), surpassing the combined total M&A value of $4.8B from Q1-Q3
February 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Q4 2024 M&As totaled $5.0B across 35 transactions (+566% in value and -30% in volume compared to Q3’s $751.1M across 50 transactions), surpassing the combined total M&A value of $4.8B from Q1-Q3
Q4 2024 investments totaled $906.2M across 201 investments (-35% in value and +4% in volume compared to Q3’s $1.4B and 193 investments); early-stage investments represented the majority (66% by value), while volume remained strong as Q4 was +7% above the 2-year quarterly average of 187 investments
February 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Q4 2024 investments totaled $906.2M across 201 investments (-35% in value and +4% in volume compared to Q3’s $1.4B and 193 investments); early-stage investments represented the majority (66% by value), while volume remained strong as Q4 was +7% above the 2-year quarterly average of 187 investments
Q4 2024 achieved the largest quarter in 2024 by combined games investments and M&As totaling $6.0B across 236 transactions (+177% in value and -3% in volume compared to Q3’s $2.2B across 243 combined investments and M&As)
February 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Q4 2024 achieved the largest quarter in 2024 by combined games investments and M&As totaling $6.0B across 236 transactions (+177% in value and -3% in volume compared to Q3’s $2.2B across 243 combined investments and M&As)
By removing Microsoft’s acquisition as an outlier within 2023, 2024 was an improved year totaling $17.5B across 985 in combined investments and M&As (+39% in value and +16% in volume compared to 2023’s $12.6B across 848 investments and M&As)
February 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
By removing Microsoft’s acquisition as an outlier within 2023, 2024 was an improved year totaling $17.5B across 985 in combined investments and M&As (+39% in value and +16% in volume compared to 2023’s $12.6B across 848 investments and M&As)
DDM (@digdevmgmt.bsky.social) is proud to announce our Q4 2024 Games Investment Review Report is now available: 2024 Ends as a Strong Year with $17.5B Across 985 Investments/M&As! Click to see how #videogaming is leveling up as move into 2025. Get the free report! 👉 www.ddmagency.com/games-invest...
February 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
DDM (@digdevmgmt.bsky.social) is proud to announce our Q4 2024 Games Investment Review Report is now available: 2024 Ends as a Strong Year with $17.5B Across 985 Investments/M&As! Click to see how #videogaming is leveling up as move into 2025. Get the free report! 👉 www.ddmagency.com/games-invest...
Read the business outlook for 2025 and what studios can expect in @digdevmgmt.bsky.social's Project & Studio Financing Snapshot! (1/5)
#game #gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #gamesinvestment #videogames
#game #gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #gamesinvestment #videogames
January 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Read the business outlook for 2025 and what studios can expect in @digdevmgmt.bsky.social's Project & Studio Financing Snapshot! (1/5)
#game #gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #gamesinvestment #videogames
#game #gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #gamesinvestment #videogames
2024 Investment and M&A Highlights: A selected recap of some 2024 news in #videogame funding
Public #gaming companies are now considering going private. (1/4)
Public #gaming companies are now considering going private. (1/4)
December 17, 2024 at 8:01 PM
2024 Investment and M&A Highlights: A selected recap of some 2024 news in #videogame funding
Public #gaming companies are now considering going private. (1/4)
Public #gaming companies are now considering going private. (1/4)
DDM (digdevmgmt.bsky.social) is proud to announce our Q3 2024 Games Investment Review Report is now available: 2024’s YTD $10.4B Investments/M&As Records Stronger Year! Click here to see how #videogames are leveling up as 2024's end approaches 👉https://www.ddmagency.com/ddm-games-investment-review/
November 21, 2024 at 6:55 PM
DDM (digdevmgmt.bsky.social) is proud to announce our Q3 2024 Games Investment Review Report is now available: 2024’s YTD $10.4B Investments/M&As Records Stronger Year! Click here to see how #videogames are leveling up as 2024's end approaches 👉https://www.ddmagency.com/ddm-games-investment-review/