Quantum Tech Partners

2025 Gaming Industry Report: M&A and Fundraising Update

The gaming industry has entered a period of stabilization, with merger and acquisition activity settling at $11.5 billion.

• Fundraising reached $17.2 billion in 2024, a 102% year-over-year increase that reflects a trend toward larger, more concentrated capital investments.
• Merger and acquisition activity has stabilized at $11.5 billion, marking a return to pre-pandemic valuation norms following post-2022 market corrections.
• Investor capital is increasingly shifting toward artificial intelligence and Web3 technologies, while the eSports sector faces a 66% decline in funding.