Animoca Brands

Global Gaming Report: Q3 2024

The global gaming industry experienced a significant resurgence in deal activity during the third quarter of 2024, characterized by a 70% year-over-year increase in merger and acquisition volume.

• Global gaming M&A activity surged 70% year-over-year in Q3 2024, with 56 announced deals totaling $2.5 billion, anchored by Playtika’s $1.95 billion acquisition of SuperPlay.
• Private financing reached $1.18 billion across 181 deals, with early-stage investments heavily favoring blockchain (32% of deal flow) and platform tools (23%).
• Investment leadership is concentrated among key players, with Andreessen Horowitz and BITKRAFT leading Series A and B stages with 15 deals each, while Animoca Brands executed 38 strategic transactions.