# Big Fish Games

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/big-fish-games

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Seattle, US
- Website: www.bigfishgames.com
- Total disclosed funding: $83M
- Latest round: Series B (Sep 12, 2008)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Big Fish Games is a leading provider of downloadable casual games, offering a diverse range of genres that engage users globally. The company emphasizes immersive storytelling and interactive gameplay to enhance the user experience.Big Fish Games was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Seattle, US. The company focuses on developing and distributing casual games for desktop platforms. Major figures in its founding include Chaz Cirame, Hazem Khafagy, Perry Taylor, and Petri Rantala. In November 2014, Churchill Downs acquired Big Fish Games for USD 885 mn, marking a significant pivot in its operational strategy. The company has participated in 4 deals to date, with the most recent deal occurring on November 12, 2014, raising a total amount of USD 885 mn, primarily from this trade sale.Big Fish Games offers a broad portfolio of downloadable casual games targeting desktop platforms. Specializing in a variety of genres such as hidden object, adventure, time management, match-3, puzzle, arcade, action, card and board, strategy, mahjong, marble popper, and word games, their key titles include 'Mystery Case Files,' 'Cooking Craze,' and 'Gummy Drop!'. The company tailors its offerings for different geographical markets, including localized versions in German, French, and Japanese for its audience in North America, Europe, and Asia.Big Fish Games generates revenue from direct sales of its games through a pay-per-download model, with individual titles typically priced between USD 9.99 and USD 19.98 for collector's editions. The company enhances engagement through direct transactions and promotional sales, while popular titles like 'Mystery Case Files' and 'EverMerge' contribute significantly to customer loyalty and revenue flow.The company is poised for future growth by planning to launch new products designed to enhance their gaming portfolio, with specific titles and release dates yet to be disclosed. Big Fish Games targets expansion into new geographic regions, focusing on increasing its presence in emerging markets by 2025. The acquisition by Churchill Downs for USD 885 mn will support these initiatives, facilitating investments in new game developments and enhanced marketing strategies.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Sep 12, 2008, $83M — General Catalyst Partners, Balderton Capital, Salmon River Capital

## Investors

- General Catalyst Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-catalyst-partners) — Series B
- Balderton Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/balderton-capital) — Series B
- Salmon River Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/salmon-river-capital) — Series B