Savvy Games Group
Investment Details
Investor Type
Corporate VC
Asset Class Focus
Venture Capital
Stage Focus
Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout
Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan, Australia, China, India, Brazil, France, Italy, Spain, Mexico, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, Russia, Sweden, Norway, Finland
Industries Focus
- Technology
- Media
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence
- Blockchain
- Digital Media
- Entertainment
- Esports
- Virtual Reality
- Video Games
- Augmented Reality
- Mobile Games
- Game Development
- Game Publishing
- Interactive Entertainment
Investment Size:
100,000,000 to 5,000,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 2021
Savvy Games Group is a global games and esports company, backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, committed to driving long-term growth and innovation in the industry through strategic acquisitions, investments, and commercial ventures.
The company has expanded its portfolio by acquiring ESL FACEIT Group, the world’s leading esports company, and Scopely, a top mobile games company in the United States.
Savvy Games Group has also invested in Hero Esports, formerly VSPO, the largest esports company in Asia, with a $265 million investment, and holds a 10.2% stake in Nexon, a Japanese gaming company.
In 2023, Savvy Games Group acquired Scopely for $4.9 billion, and in 2025, it completed the acquisition of Niantic's gaming division, including popular mobile titles Pokémon GO and Pikmin Bloom.
Through these strategic investments and acquisitions, Savvy Games Group aims to establish Saudi Arabia as a global hub for games and esports by 2030, contributing to the nation's economic growth and diversification efforts.
Requirements
- Focus on gaming and esports sectors
- Interest in strategic acquisitions and investments
- Commitment to long-term growth and innovation
- Alignment with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives
Contact
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Portfolio Companies
- ESL FACEIT Group
- Scopely
- Hero Esports
- Nexon
- Nine66
- Vov
- Steer Studios
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