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Game Industry Sees Modest Uptick in Deal-Making Activity in Q4 2024

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  • Video game industry endured challenges in 2024
  • Q4 2024 saw a modest uptick in deal-making activity
  • Total investments increased notably, focusing on game tech and mobile sectors
  • Mergers & acquisitions were lower in 2024, excluding the Microsoft-Activision deal
  • DDM predicts gradual growth in studio and game financing for 2025
  • Venture capital firms raised substantial funds for game tech
  • Anticipation of increased deal-making in the future, driven by AI and blockchain
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  • The total M&A value in Q4 2024 reached $5.0 billion, showing a significant increase compared to Q3.
  • The highest M&A segment by value was in the tech/other sector, comprising 60% of the total M&A value.
  • Europe and Asia were the most active regions in terms of M&A value and volume, with Europe leading in both aspects.
venturebeat.com
  • In Q4 2024, venture capital funds targeting AI totaled $2.2 billion across 12 funds, showing a 77% decrease in value compared to the previous quarter but a 72% increase in volume.
  • Blockchain investments also saw significant interest, with $1.7 billion raised across 13 funds, indicating a 13% increase in value and a 44% increase in volume compared to the previous quarter.
  • New fund announcements in Q4 2024 were predominantly focused on early-stage companies, representing 75% of the fund announcements, with a more balanced distribution of funding by value across early-stage, mid/late-stage, and stage-agnostic funds.
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