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Gersh Acquires You First

December 3, 2024

Media & Entertainment

The Gersh Agency (a Crestview Partners-backed agency) has acquired You First, a Madrid-based global sports and entertainment agency, doubling Gersh’s headcount to more than 600 and expanding its global footprint to roughly 22 offices across 14+ countries. The deal was financed with equity from existing shareholders and a new term loan arranged by Monroe Capital; You First CEO Juan Aísa will join Gersh's board and continue to run the business from Madrid.

GENDA Inc. Acquires Player One Amusement Group

July 15, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Tokyo-based entertainment operator GENDA Inc. has acquired Player One Amusement Group, a North American provider of amusement gaming equipment and outsourced operations, from private equity firm OpenGate Capital. The deal advances GENDA's roll-up strategy to expand its footprint and sales volume across North America.

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.

JW Player Acquires InPlayer to Expand Monetization and Audience Insights

January 17, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

JW Player has acquired InPlayer to add subscription management, payments, and identity management capabilities to its video platform, enhancing end-to-end monetization and audience insights. The deal builds on JW Player's prior $100M investment from LLR Partners to expand subscription and other monetization tools for broadcasters, publishers, and video-driven businesses.

Facebook / Oculus Studios Acquires Sanzaru Games

February 25, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Facebook’s Oculus Studios has acquired Sanzaru Games, a veteran VR game developer. The studio will join Oculus Studios while operating independently out of its existing U.S. (and Canadian) offices, with the majority of Sanzaru’s staff moving to Facebook to continue building VR game content.

OpenGate Capital Acquires Player One Amusement Group from Cineplex

February 5, 2024

Media & Entertainment

OpenGate Capital has completed the acquisition of Player One Amusement Group (P1AG) from Cineplex for CAD 155 million. OpenGate will partner with P1AG’s management and invest in people, infrastructure, deployable assets and systems to support organic growth and pursue accretive acquisitions across North America.