Sumo Group Overview
- Year Founded
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2003
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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1,400
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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7
- Investments
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9
Sumo Group General Information
Description
Providers of end-to-end creative development and co-development services to the video games and entertainment industries. The company engages in visual concept design, pre-production through to development, user-interface design and post-release support.
Contact Information
Website
www.sumogroupltd.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 32 Jessops Riverside Brightside Lane
- Sheffield S9 2RX
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- 32 Jessops Riverside Brightside Lane
- Sheffield S9 2RX
- England, United Kingdom
Sumo Group Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Sumo Group Comparisons
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Sumo Group Competitors (1)
One of Sumo Group’s competitors is Sony Europe, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Weybridge, United Kingdom.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Europe | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Weybridge, United Kingdom |
Sumo Group Signals
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Sumo Group Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Sumo Group Investments & Acquisitions (9)
Sumo Group’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Midoki. The deal was made on 04-Sep-2023.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midoki | 04-Sep-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Entertainment Software | ||
| Auroch Digital | 13-Sep-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Entertainment Software | ||
| PixelAnt Games | 01-Feb-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Entertainment Software | ||
| Pipeworks | 15-Oct-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Entertainment Software | ||
| Lab42 Games | 14-May-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Entertainment Software |
Sumo Group Exits (1)
Sumo Group’s most recent exit was on 15-Oct-2020 from Pipeworks. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipeworks | 15-Oct-2020 | Completed |
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Affiliates
Subsidiaries (7)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| PixelAnt Games | Wroclaw, Poland | 2020 | |
| Lab42 Games | Leamington Spa, United Kingdom | 2015 | |
| Red Kite Games | Sheffield, United Kingdom | 2012 | |
| Midoki | Leamington Spa, United Kingdom | 2011 | |
| Auroch Digital | Bristol, United Kingdom | 2010 |
Sumo Group FAQs
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When was Sumo Group founded?
Sumo Group was founded in 2003.
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Where is Sumo Group headquartered?
Sumo Group is headquartered in Sheffield, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of Sumo Group?
Sumo Group has 1,400 total employees.
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What industry is Sumo Group in?
Sumo Group’s primary industry is Other Commercial Services.
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Is Sumo Group a private or public company?
Sumo Group is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Sumo Group?
The current valuation of Sumo Group is .
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What is Sumo Group’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Sumo Group is .
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How much funding has Sumo Group raised over time?
Sumo Group has raised $68.6M.
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Who are Sumo Group’s investors?
Foundation 9 Entertainment, NorthEdge Capital, and Perwyn Advisors have invested in Sumo Group.
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Who are Sumo Group’s competitors?
Sony Europe is a competitor of Sumo Group.
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When was Sumo Group acquired?
Sumo Group was acquired on 17-Jan-2022.
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Who acquired Sumo Group?
Sumo Group was acquired by Tencent Holdings.
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