Pole To Win (PTW) Acquires Ghostpunch Games for $13M
August 28, 2024
Pole To Win (PTW) has acquired Florida-based game developer Ghostpunch Games in an all-cash $13 million deal to expand PTW's co-development capabilities and introduce AI-based QA automation offerings. Ghostpunch — founded in 2015 with over 60 employees and clients including EA, Gearbox, Bethesda and 2K — will operate as PTW Fort Lauderdale with several Ghostpunch leaders moving into PTW roles; the deal is expected to close in early September.
- Buyers
- Pole To Win (PTW)
- Targets
- Ghostpunch Games
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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