Virtuos Acquires Pipeworks, Abstraction and Majority Stake in Umanaïa
January 23, 2025
Singapore-based Virtuos announced acquisitions of US-based Pipeworks Studios, Netherlands-based Abstraction, and a majority stake in Canada-based Umanaïa Interactive to expand its presence and capabilities in Europe and North America. The deals integrate co-development, engineering, and live-services expertise into Virtuos' global network, increasing its West headcount to over 1,200 and bolstering full-cycle game development offerings.
- Buyers
- Virtuos
- Targets
- Pipeworks Studios, Abstraction, Umanaïa Interactive
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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