PlayWay S.A. acquired a 75% controlling interest in Warsaw-based President Studio Sp. z o.o. in September 2018.
The acquisition was finalized through a 250,000 PLN cash contribution from PlayWay to subscribe to new shares in the developer’s increased capital.
The three founding members of President Studio retain the remaining 25% stake in the company.
The primary strategic goal of the investment is to expand the scope and production quality of the PC title 'I Am Your President'.
The decision to scale the project was driven by strong player interest and positive feedback on the Steam platform, which exceeded the original small-scale development plan.
This transaction reflects a broader industry trend of publishers using capital injections to scale indie projects that demonstrate early market traction.
PlayWay S.A. has formalized an investment agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Warsaw-based development team, President Studio Sp. z o.o. Under the terms of the agreement, PlayWay committed a cash contribution of 250,000 PLN to subscribe to new shares in the developer’s increased share capital. Upon the official registration of this capital increase, PlayWay holds a 75% controlling interest in the entity, while the three founding natural persons retain the remaining 25% of the shares.
The primary strategic objective of this acquisition is to provide the necessary resources and oversight to enhance the production quality of the PC title, I Am Your President. Although the project was initially conceived as a small-scale production, significant player interest and positive feedback on the Steam platform necessitated a shift in development scope. The investment allows the studio to implement fundamental changes and expansions to the game to meet the heightened expectations of the global gaming community.
This transaction, finalized in September 2018, reflects a broader industry trend of established publishers utilizing capital injections to scale promising indie projects that demonstrate early market traction. By integrating President Studio into its corporate structure, PlayWay secures a majority share in the intellectual property while providing the financial backing required to transition the title from a minor project into a more robust commercial offering. The move underscores the importance of community feedback in determining project scale and investment priorities within the PC gaming segment.
