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06/2021

PLAYDIGIOUS acquired by FRAGBITE GROUP

FRANCE Software / Gaming & Consumer Apps EV 0M - 15M EUR

Context

Fragbite Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Playdigious to spearhead its expansion into the indie publishing sector. The transaction was structured with an upfront payment and several earn-out tranches totaling €3.5 million payable through 2023 to align future performance. This strategic move allowed Fragbite to internalize "cutting-edge" porting expertise and establish a new revenue stream within the premium mobile gaming segment, while the founders remained at the helm to lead the group’s new publishing division.

PLAYDIGIOUS, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (15.3x).

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Target

Founded in 2015, Playdigious is the global market leader in adapting acclaimed indie PC and console titles for mobile platforms. The studio is renowned for its high-quality "porting" services, having successfully brought hits like Dead Cells, Northgard, Little Nightmares, and TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge to mobile audiences, including specialized releases for Netflix Games. With a track record of over 30 titles and multiple industry accolades—such as the Pégases Award for Best Mobile Game—the firm manages the entire lifecycle of a mobile adaptation, from technical development to global publishing.

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Other operations with PLAYDIGIOUS

List of similar M&A transactions (Date, Acquirer, Target, Country, Sub-sector)
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySector
10/2025GRIFFIN GAMING PARTNERSPLAYDIGIOUSFRANCEGaming & Consumer Apps

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Valuation range: EV 0M - 15M EUR

Revenue range: 0M - 5M EUR

EBITDA range: 0M - 5M EUR

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Acquirer: fragbite group