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
E3 2020 to be Cancelled; Unity Acquires Artomatix
TheGamingEconomy’s Daily Digest brings you the prevalent business stories in gaming. In today’s news: E3 2020 to be cancelled; Unity acquires Artomatix; Mod.io raises USD$1m (£769,000); and PUBG CEO to also lead parent company. E3 2020 to be cancelled The 2020 edition [...]
DDM Acquires Data Platform from Digi-Capital; Destiny Drops Loot Boxes
TheGamingEconomy’s Daily Digest brings you the prevalent business stories in gaming. In today’s news: DDM acquires data platform from Digi-Capital; Destiny drops loot boxes; Disruptor Beam continues engine pivot; and GameStop announces trio of board appointments. DDM acquires data platform from [...]
SEA Telcos to Launch Gaming Joint Venture; Horizon Raises USD$5m
TheGamingEconomy’s Daily Digest brings you the prevalent business stories in gaming. In today’s news: SEA Telcos to launch gaming joint venture; Horizon raises USD$5m (£3.8m); and Nvidia acquires SwiftStack. SEA Telcos to launch gaming joint venture Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel), its Thai affiliate [...]
Kleiner Perkins Closes USD$700m Fund; Veritas Raises USD$10m
TheGamingEconomy’s Daily Digest brings you the prevalent business stories in gaming. In today’s news: Kleiner Perkins closes USD$700m (£542m) fund; Veritas raises USD$10m (£7.7m); and Improbable operating losses hit £63.7m. Kleiner Perkins closes USD$700m (£542m) fund Silicon Valley venture capital firm Kleiner [...]
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Gismart Named 6th-Fastest Growing Company in Europe; GameOn Technology Raises USD$10.5m
TheGamingEconomy’s Daily Digest brings you the prevalent business stories in gaming. In today’s news: Gismart sixth-fastest growing company in Europe; GameOn Technology raises USD$10.5m (£8.20m); Zynga facing class-action lawsuit; and Sensel raises USD$28m (£22m). Gismart named sixth-fastest growing company in Europe London-based [...]
Gaming Firms Allegedly Benefiting from Forced Labour; Sonatic Raises €2.3m
TheGamingEconomy’s Daily Digest brings you the prevalent business stories in gaming. In today’s news: Gaming firms allegedly benefiting from forced labour; Sonatic raises €2.3m (£2.0m); Curve Digital partners with H2 Interactive; and Zordix acquires Invictus Games. Gaming firms allegedly benefiting from [...]
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GDC Postponed; Better Collective Acquires HLTV.org ApS
TheGamingEconomy’s Daily Digest brings you the prevalent business stories in gaming. In today’s news: GDC postponed; Better Collective acquires HLTV.org APS; Platinum Games clarifies The Wonderful 101 Kickstarter; and End Game Interactive raises USD$3m (£2.3m). GDC postponed Following a spate of exhibitor [...]
iDreamSky in Leyou Takeover Talks with CVC; Facebook Sues oneAudience
TheGamingEconomy’s Daily Digest brings you the prevalent business stories in gaming. In today’s news: iDreamSky in Leyou takeover talks with CVC; Facebook sues oneAudience; and NetEase releases 2019 financial results. iDreamSky in Leyou takeover talks with CVC Mobile developer iDreamSky Technology Holdings [...]
Roblox Raises USD$150m, App Samurai Closes USD$2.4m Funding Round
TheGamingEconomy’s Daily Digest brings you the prevalent business stories in gaming. In today’s news: Roblox raises USD$150m (£116m), App Samurai closes USD$2.4m (£1.8m) funding round; USD$1.8m (£1.4m) investment in casual mobile studio FunCraft; and Valve soliciting proposals for The International [...]
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