Nodwin Gaming’s Singapore Arm Acquires PublishME

• ByStartupStory     |    October 5, 2023

Nodwin Gaming’s Singapore subsidiary has acquired the game marketing agency PublishME from Nazara Technologies Limited and Ozgur Ozalp. Nodwin has purchased a 100% stake in PublishME from Nazara for $2 million. In the Middle East, PublishME will be rebranded as Nodwin Gaming, while it will continue to operate under the PublishME name in its original market of Turkey. Ozalp, the founder of PublishME, will assume the role of CEO for Nodwin Gaming Dubai as part of this transition.

Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Nodwin Gaming, stated, “As NODWIN Gaming continues to expand its presence across the globe, with particular emphasis on pivotal emerging markets the new BRICS global network. The inclusion of PublishME stands as a natural and integral progression to allow us to help Publishers and Brands understand and access this emerging market.”

In May, Nodwin Gaming, a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, announced that it had raised $28 million in a funding round, with participation from new and existing investors. The funds were intended for expanding and incubating new IPs, increasing Nodwin’s presence in emerging markets, and making strategic acquisitions aimed at enhancing the network’s value.

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In August, Nazara Technologies Limited invested about Rs 4.15 crore ($500,000) through its subsidiary, Nazara PTE Ltd, in Snax Games Ltd, an Israeli game developer. This partnership granted Nazara exclusive publishing rights for Snax Games’ titles in the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East for five years.

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