Rare (Entertainment Software) Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1985

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 200

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 3

  • Investments
  • 1

Rare (Entertainment Software) General Information

Description

Developer of games and gaming stations based in Twycross, United Kingdom. The company develops different video games and gaming stations, thereby enabling its clients to shape communities and make memories.

Contact Information

Website
www.rare.co.uk
Formerly Known As
Rareware
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • Manor Park
  • Twycross CV9 3QN
  • England, United Kingdom
Primary Industry
Entertainment Software
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • Manor Park
  • Twycross CV9 3QN
  • England, United Kingdom

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Rare (Entertainment Software) Valuation & Funding

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Rare (Entertainment Software) Comparisons

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Developer of games and gaming stations based in Twycross, United Kingdom. The company develops different video games and
Entertainment Software
Twycross, United Kingdom
200 As of 2024

Farnborough, United Kingdom
 

Dublin, Ireland
 
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Rare (Entertainment Software) Competitors (45)

One of Rare (Entertainment Software)’s 45 competitors is nDreams, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Farnborough, United Kingdom.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
nDreams Formerly VC-backed Farnborough, United Kingdom
Digit Game Studios Formerly VC-backed Dublin, Ireland
Asobo Studio Private Equity-Backed Bordeaux, France
Naughty Dog Corporate Backed or Acquired Santa Monica, CA
Take-Two Interactive Software Private Equity-Backed New York, NY
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Rare (Entertainment Software) Patents

Rare (Entertainment Software) Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
GB-9722423-D0 Character oriented game memory Inactive 24-Oct-1997
GB-9822914-D0 Character oriented game memory Inactive 24-Oct-1997
GB-9910910-D0 Character oriented game memory Active 24-Oct-1997
GB-9910913-D0 Character oriented game memory Inactive 24-Oct-1997
GB-2334456-A8 Character oriented game memory Active 24-Oct-1997 A63F13/822
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Rare (Entertainment Software) Signals

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Rare (Entertainment Software) Former Investors

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Rare (Entertainment Software) Investments (1)

Rare (Entertainment Software)’s most recent deal was a Corporate with SpecialEffect for . The deal was made on 06-Oct-2017.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
SpecialEffect 06-Oct-2017 Corporate Other Commercial Services
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Rare (Entertainment Software) FAQs

  • When was Rare (Entertainment Software) founded?

    Rare (Entertainment Software) was founded in 1985.

  • Where is Rare (Entertainment Software) headquartered?

    Rare (Entertainment Software) is headquartered in Twycross, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Rare (Entertainment Software)?

    Rare (Entertainment Software) has 200 total employees.

  • What industry is Rare (Entertainment Software) in?

    Rare (Entertainment Software)’s primary industry is Entertainment Software.

  • Is Rare (Entertainment Software) a private or public company?

    Rare (Entertainment Software) is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Rare (Entertainment Software)?

    The current valuation of Rare (Entertainment Software) is .

  • What is Rare (Entertainment Software)’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Rare (Entertainment Software) is .

  • Who are Rare (Entertainment Software)’s investors?

    Nintendo Company has invested in Rare (Entertainment Software).

  • Who are Rare (Entertainment Software)’s competitors?

    nDreams, Digit Game Studios, Asobo Studio, Naughty Dog, and Take-Two Interactive Software are some of the 45 competitors of Rare (Entertainment Software).

  • When was Rare (Entertainment Software) acquired?

    Rare (Entertainment Software) was acquired on 20-Sep-2002.

  • Who acquired Rare (Entertainment Software)?

    Rare (Entertainment Software) was acquired by Microsoft.

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