Virtuos Acquires Pipeworks, Abstraction and Majority Stake in Umanaïa

Jagex Acquires Pipeworks Studios

July 21, 2022

Software

Jagex, the Cambridge-based games developer and publisher, has acquired Pipeworks Studios, a US-based game development studio headquartered in Eugene, Oregon. The deal brings over 200 development staff and expanded production capabilities to Jagex, supporting geographic expansion into North America and diversification of its games-as-a-service expertise.

Virtuos Acquires Third Kind Games

August 20, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Singapore-based game developer Virtuos has acquired Third Kind Games, a Leamington Spa–based independent game studio of more than 70 people. The deal establishes Virtuos' first UK operation, bolsters its AAA co-development capabilities, and the Third Kind co-founders will continue to lead the studio as it targets headcount expansion.

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.

Urbanimmersive Acquires Agence Immophoto and Purchases Tours Virtuales Assets

November 24, 2021

Professional Services

Urbanimmersive Inc. acquired all outstanding shares of Agence Immophoto Inc. for a total purchase price of $500,000 (cash and shares) and also purchased the intangible assets of Mexican photography business Tours Virtuales for $22,000. The transactions expand Urbanimmersive’s real estate photography service footprint in Quebec and Mexico and bolster its offering of subscription-based 3D marketing and photography solutions.

Amuze Products Acquires Pipeline Games

July 1, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Amuze Products, in partnership with Bar Partners and owner Surge Private Equity (operating as Surge Amuze Holdings), has acquired Pipeline Games, a developer of arcade and prize games for entertainment venues. The acquisition was financed with an expansion facility from Bluehenge Capital Partners alongside existing senior lenders, and Pipeline Games will operate as a subsidiary of Surge Amuze Holdings to expand product offerings and accelerate growth in the amusement industry.

Prosperity Partners Acquires Pipaya

August 5, 2025

Accounting & Tax

Chicago-headquartered Prosperity Partners, a tax and accounting firm backed by Unity Partners, has acquired Vienna, Virginia-based transaction advisory firm Pipaya. The acquisition expands Prosperity's transaction services capabilities—particularly in aerospace, defense and government contracting—and grows its presence in the Washington, D.C. metro area; terms were not disclosed.