Journey Acquires Squint/Opera
November 1, 2022
Journey, the Growth Catalyst Partners–backed innovation and design agency, has acquired Squint/Opera, a London-based creative studio specializing in immersive physical and virtual experiences. The acquisition doubles Journey’s scale and adds studios in London, New York and Dubai, integrating Squint/Opera’s expertise in virtual production, Unreal Engine-based virtual twins, and large-scale immersive installations.
- Buyers
- Journey, Growth Catalyst Partners
- Targets
- Squint/Opera
- Platforms
- Journey
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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