Curve Games has been acquired by Nazara Technologies

Arrowpoint Advisory’s TMT sector team has advised the shareholders of Curve Digital Entertainment Ltd ("Curve Games"), a highly reputed UK-based publisher of PC and console games, on its sale to Nazara Technologies Limited, India’s only publicly listed gaming company. This strategic move strengthens Nazara’s presence in gaming, unlocking access to platforms, genres, and geographies in the US $100 bn+ global PC and console gaming market.

Curve Games is an award-winning independent label working with developers across the world to deliver the best in interactive entertainment. With a uniquely diverse games catalogue that includes renowned indie hits such as For the King, Bomber Crew, The Ascent, Lawn Mowing Simulator, and the multi-million-selling smash hit Human Fall Flat, Curve Games has taken its place as one of the leading games publishers worldwide.

Nazara Technologies is India’s only publicly listed gaming company with a diversified portfolio of businesses across interactive gaming, esports and sports media. Its key businesses include Kiddopia, Animal Jam, Fusebox Games (Love Island, Big Brother), World Cricket Championship and Sportskeeda. Nazara also operates Datawrkz, a digital ad tech business driving monetization and user acquisition. With presence in India, North America, and other global markets, Nazara is building a gaming-first platform with strong IP, publishing, and operating capabilities.

The acquisition is consistent with Nazara’s established business strategy of building a diverse portfolio of businesses through targeted acquisitions across interactive gaming and sports media. Curve Games brings a robust publishing track record, with globally recognized titles that have collectively seen over 100 million downloads. Its presence spans key gaming markets including North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe.

Commenting on the acquisition, Nitish Mittersain, CEO of Nazara Technologies, said: “Curve’s proven expertise in PC and Console publishing makes them an ideal partner as we expand our focus beyond mobile into high-quality, cross-platform gaming. This acquisition deepens our capabilities, brings exceptional IP into our fold, and strengthens our mission in building Nazara as a global gaming powerhouse from India. Curve will also serve as a gateway to the world for Indian game developers.”

Stuart Dinsey, Executive Chairman of Curve Games, added: “Joining the Nazara family is an exciting new chapter for Curve. Nazara’s ecosystem, access to emerging markets and long-term orientation make them a strong strategic partner. We are aligned in our vision of building a leading global indie publishing platform, and we look forward to the next phase of growth together.”

Keven Parker, Managing Partner at NorthEdge, commented: “It was a pleasure working with Arrowpoint Advisory on this transaction. Their execution excellence, deep sector expertise and global reach delivered a great outcome for all stakeholders.”

Michael Hill, Director at Arrowpoint Advisory, concluded: “It has been a pleasure working with the Curve team and its investors on this exciting transaction. The combination brings together Curve’s in-house development capabilities and PC & console heritage with Nazara’s mobile expertise and ability to scale high-quality IPs to form a global indie publishing powerhouse.”

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