Gearbox Publishing Overview
- Year Founded
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2004
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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5,378
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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6
- Investments
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19
Gearbox Publishing General Information
Description
Developer of online multiplayer games based in Redwood City, California. The company specializes in the research, development, operation, and licensing of online games of various genres based on well-known global entertainment franchises and built on its proprietary game engines and game development platforms.
Contact Information
Website
www.gearboxpublishing.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 100 Redwood Shores Parkway
- 2nd Floor
- Redwood City, CA 94065
- United States
Corporate Office
- 100 Redwood Shores Parkway
- 2nd Floor
- Redwood City, CA 94065
- United States
Gearbox Publishing Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Gearbox Publishing Competitors (1)
One of Gearbox Publishing’s competitors is Scopely, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Culver City, CA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Scopely | Private Equity-Backed | Culver City, CA |
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Gearbox Publishing Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Gearbox Publishing Investments & Acquisitions (19)
Gearbox Publishing’s most recent deal was a Later Stage VC with Beijing Huanxiang Zongheng Chinese Literature for . The deal was made on 26-May-2017.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| Beijing Huanxiang Zongheng Chinese Literature | 26-May-2017 | Later Stage VC | Publishing | ||
| Antaeus Cinema Line | 07-Sep-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Movies, Music and Entertainment | ||
| Motiga | 11-May-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Entertainment Software | ||
| Beijing Huanxiang Zongheng Chinese Literature | 01-Jan-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing | ||
| Digital Extremes | 16-Oct-2014 | Merger/Acquisition | Entertainment Software |
Gearbox Publishing Exits (6)
Gearbox Publishing’s most recent exit was on 26-May-2017 from Beijing Huanxiang Zongheng Chinese Literature. The exit was categorized as with 4 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Beijing Huanxiang Zongheng Chinese Literature | 26-May-2017 | Completed |
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| Beijing Huanxiang Zongheng Chinese Literature | 01-Jan-2016 | Completed |
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| Talkray | 23-Sep-2014 | Completed |
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| Shengqu Games | 25-Sep-2009 | Completed |
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| SmartSignal | 01-Apr-1999 | Early Stage VC | Completed |
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Gearbox Publishing Affiliates
Subsidiaries (6)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chengfeng Studio | 2020 | ||
| Runic Games | Seattle, WA | 2008 | |
| Beijing Huanxiang Zongheng Chinese Literature | Beijing, China | 2008 | |
| Beijing Luna Arrow Network Technology | Beijing, China | 2004 | |
| C&C Media | Tokyo, Japan | 2001 |
Gearbox Publishing FAQs
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When was Gearbox Publishing founded?
Gearbox Publishing was founded in 2004.
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Where is Gearbox Publishing headquartered?
Gearbox Publishing is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.
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What is the size of Gearbox Publishing?
Gearbox Publishing has 5,378 total employees.
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What industry is Gearbox Publishing in?
Gearbox Publishing’s primary industry is Entertainment Software.
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Is Gearbox Publishing a private or public company?
Gearbox Publishing is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Gearbox Publishing?
The current valuation of Gearbox Publishing is .
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What is Gearbox Publishing’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Gearbox Publishing is .
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Who are Gearbox Publishing’s investors?
ETeCH.ch, Perfect Peony Holding Company, Rockwood Strategic, and SAIF Partners have invested in Gearbox Publishing.
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Who are Gearbox Publishing’s competitors?
Scopely is a competitor of Gearbox Publishing.
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When was Gearbox Publishing acquired?
Gearbox Publishing was acquired on 21-Dec-2021.
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Who acquired Gearbox Publishing?
Gearbox Publishing was acquired by Embracer Group.
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