Rockstar North Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1988

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 2,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 2

  • Investments
  • 1

Rockstar North General Information

Description

Developer of video games platform based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The company is known for developing the Grand Theft Auto series and other related gaming platform, enabling skilled game developers to collaborate on critically acclaimed video games around the world.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
DMA Design
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • Calton Square1 Greenside Row
  • Barclay House
  • Edinburgh EH1 3AP
  • Scotland, United Kingdom
Primary Industry
Entertainment Software
Other Industries
Publishing
Vertical(s)
Gaming, TMT
Corporate Office
  • Calton Square1 Greenside Row
  • Barclay House
  • Edinburgh EH1 3AP
  • Scotland, United Kingdom

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Rockstar North Valuation & Funding

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Developer of video games platform based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The company is known for developing the Grand Theft Auto
Entertainment Software
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2,000 As of 2020

New York, NY
 
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Rockstar North Competitors (1)

One of Rockstar North’s competitors is Rockstar Games, a Corporation company based in New York, NY.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Rockstar Games Corporation New York, NY
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Rockstar North Former Investors

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Rockstar North Investments (1)

Rockstar North’s most recent deal was a Corporate Asset Purchase with Orchard Street Investment Management (46,529 Square Feet Holyrood Park House in Edinburgh).

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Orchard Street Investment Management (46,529 Square Feet Holyrood Park House in Edinburgh) Corporate Asset Purchase Buildings and Property
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Rockstar North FAQs

  • When was Rockstar North founded?

    Rockstar North was founded in 1988.

  • Where is Rockstar North headquartered?

    Rockstar North is headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Rockstar North?

    Rockstar North has 2,000 total employees.

  • What industry is Rockstar North in?

    Rockstar North’s primary industry is Entertainment Software.

  • Is Rockstar North a private or public company?

    Rockstar North is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Rockstar North?

    The current valuation of Rockstar North is .

  • What is Rockstar North’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Rockstar North is .

  • Who are Rockstar North’s investors?

    Atari has invested in Rockstar North.

  • Who are Rockstar North’s competitors?

    Rockstar Games is a competitor of Rockstar North.

  • When was Rockstar North acquired?

    Rockstar North was acquired on 29-Sep-1999.

  • Who acquired Rockstar North?

    Rockstar North was acquired by Take-Two Interactive Software.

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