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FuseFX Acquires Rising Sun Pictures

April 7, 2021

Media & Entertainment

FuseFX, a PE-backed visual effects studio, has acquired Adelaide-based Rising Sun Pictures (RSP) to expand its global visual-effects capabilities and footprint. RSP's co-founder Tony Clark will continue to lead the studio as the combined companies — which together number nearly 800 artists across eight locations — pursue a multi-year expansion plan.

Rodeo FX Acquires Mikros Animation

March 27, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Rodeo FX has acquired Mikros Animation from Technicolor Group. The deal brings Mikros' end-to-end animation capabilities and operations (including Technicolor Canada's equipment) into the Rodeo FX network while preserving Mikros' brand and most of its creative and technical leadership, strengthening Rodeo FX's animation and VFX offering and global footprint.

Picture Head Holdings Acquires The Farm Post Production and Finalé Post

October 10, 2019

Media & Entertainment

Picture Head Holdings, a portfolio company backed by Trive Capital and Five Crowns Capital, acquired UK-based The Farm Post Production and Vancouver-based Finalé Post. The acquisitions expand Picture Head Holdings’ global post-production footprint and capabilities to better serve feature film, television, broadcast and streaming customers across Europe and Canada.

Virtuos Acquires Beyond-FX

March 14, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Virtuos, the Singapore-headquartered game development and art production company, has acquired Beyond-FX, a Los Angeles-based real-time visual effects (VFX) studio. Beyond-FX — a 39-person team led by founder Keith Guerrette — will continue operating as a Virtuos studio to expand Virtuos' real-time VFX capabilities and deepen its co-development services for AAA game clients.

Nazara Technologies Acquires Fusebox Games for $27.2M

August 8, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Nazara Technologies has acquired UK-based mobile game studio Fusebox Games for $27.2 million in an all-cash deal. The acquisition expands Nazara's global IP-led gaming strategy by adding Fusebox's interactive narrative titles (including Love Island: The Game) and UK development capability to Nazara's India-centered operations.

Roper Technologies Acquires Foundry from Hg for £410 million

April 4, 2019

Software

Roper Technologies has agreed to acquire Foundry, a London‑headquartered developer of high‑end VFX and 3D design software, from private equity firm Hg for £410 million in cash. Foundry, which employs about 300 people and offers cloud-based rendering and design tools used across film, automotive and apparel sectors, will expand Roper’s portfolio of vertical software businesses.