Mathew Broughton
Research Lead
Mat Broughton joined the ExchangeWire team in March 2019 as Editor. After a brief stint as editor at ExchangeWire's sister publication, TheGamingEconomy, Mat is now Research Lead at ExchangeWire, running creation, analysis and report production of ExchangeWire's suite of research products. Before joining the company he worked as a project manager working within the telecoms and travel marketing industries. Mat graduated from the University of Liverpool with an honours degree in Biological Sciences.Articles by Mathew
BITKRAFT Closes USD$165m Gaming Fund; EG7 to Acquire Big Blue Bubble
TheGamingEconomy’s Daily Digest brings you the prevalent business stories in gaming. In today’s news: BITKRAFT closes USD$165m (£125m) gaming fund; EG7 to acquire Big Blue Bubble; and MAG Interactive acquires Sventertainment. BITKRAFT closes USD$165m (£125m) gaming fund BITKRAFT Ventures has announced the [...]
Gamezop Raises USD$4.3m; Voodoo Opens Two APAC Offices
TheGamingEconomy’s Daily Digest brings you the prevalent business stories in gaming. In today’s news: Gamezop raises USD$4.3m (£3.3m); Voodoo opens two APAC offices; and Keywords Studios acquires Maverick Media. Gamezop raises USD$4.3m (£3.3m) Install-less hyper-casual gaming platform Gamezop has raised USD$4.3m (£3.3m) [...]
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Challengermode Raises USD$12m; Frogwares in Legal Dispute with Nacon
TheGamingEconomy’s Daily Digest brings you the prevalent business stories in gaming. In today’s news: Challengermode raises USD$12m (£9.1m); Frogwares in legal dispute with Nacon; and Colossi Games secures USD$650,000 (£495,360). Challengermode raises USD$12m (£9.1m) Esports tournament creation and listings platform Challengermode has [...]
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Unity Files for IPO; US Court Partially Upholds Epic Injunction Against Apple
TheGamingEconomy’s Daily Digest brings you the prevalent business stories in gaming. In today’s news: Unity files for IPO; US court partially upholds Epic injunction against Apple; and Nintendo rumoured to launch new Switch console in 2021. Unity files for IPO Video game [...]
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Microsoft Supporting Epic in Apple Dispute; Corsair Gaming Files for USD$100m IPO
TheGamingEconomy’s Daily Digest brings you the prevalent business stories in gaming. In today’s news: Microsoft supporting Epic in Apple dispute; Corsair Gaming files for USD$100m (£76.4m) IPO; and Microsoft Flight Simulator to drive USD$2.6bn (£2.0bn) PC hardware spend. Microsoft supporting Epic [...]
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March Capital Launches USD$60m Gaming Fund; Hiber Raises USD$2.25m
TheGamingEconomy’s Daily Digest brings you the prevalent business stories in gaming. In today’s news: March Capital launches USD$60m (£46m) gaming fund; Hiber raises USD$2.25m (£1.71m); and Lootcakes secures USD$2m (£1.5m). March Capital launches USD$60m (£46m) gaming fund March Capital Partners has announced [...]
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Odyssey Interactive Raises USD$6m; Nvidia Revenue up by 50%
TheGamingEconomy’s Daily Digest brings you the prevalent business stories in gaming. In today’s news: Odyssey Interactive raises USD$6m (£4.5m); Nvidia revenue up by 50%; and Kolibri Games opens Bucharest studio. Odyssey Interactive raises USD$6m (£4.5m) Nascent Canadian studio Odyssey Interactive has announced [...]
Take-Two Interactive to Acquire Playdots for USD$192m; RektGlobal Buys Fearless Media
TheGamingEconomy’s Daily Digest brings you the prevalent business stories in gaming. In today’s news: Take-Two Interactive to acquire Playdots for USD$192m (£146m); RektGlobal buys Fearless Media; and first India-focused video games VC firm launches. Take-Two Interactive to acquire Playdots for USD$192m [...]
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Apple Further Retaliates Against Epic Games; Tencent Acquires Minority Stake in Voodoo
TheGamingEconomy’s Daily Digest brings you the prevalent business stories in gaming. In today’s news: Apple further retaliates against Epic Games; Tencent acquires minority stake in Voodoo; and Hour One raises USD$5m (£3.8m). Apple further retaliates against Epic Games Apple has threatened to [...]
Wildlife Studios Raises USD$120m; dMY Technology Group II in USD$240m IPO
TheGamingEconomy’s Daily Digest brings you the prevalent business stories in gaming. In today’s news: Wildlife Studios raises USD$120m (£91.7m); dMY Technology Group II SPAC in USD$240m (£183m) IPO; and PUBG Corporation invests USD$10m (£7.6m) in 1Up Ventures. Wildlife Studios raises USD$120m [...]
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