Plarium Global Overview
Plarium Global is an international game-development company specializing in mobile and browser games. Its games offer richly detailed production values, immersive stories, committed player communities, and action-packed strategic gameplay. Plarium Global is committed to creating outstanding mobile and social experiences for hardcore gamers worldwide. With more than 250 million registered users, the company is consistently ranked among the worlds top hardcore game developers.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$10.0MDec 2013
Latest News
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Israeli-founded gaming firm Plarium sold for up to $820M to Sweden’s Modern Times Group | CTech
Plarium, an Israeli-founded gaming company, has been acquired by the Swedish digital entertainment company Modern Times Group (MTG) for up to $820 million. The acquisition includes a fixed payment of $620 million to the current owner, Aristocrat, with an additional $200 million contingent on Plariums performance through 2028. Plarium, known for its strategy games and focus on mobile gaming, was originally acquired by Aristocrat in 2017 for approximately $500 million. The company employs hundreds of staff, primarily in Ukraine, with a smaller team in Israel handling development and business operations. This acquisition marks a new chapter for Plarium under MTGs ownership.
Acquired-by
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הישג לחברת הגיימינג הישראלית: זה הפרס שבו זכתה
Israeli gaming company Plarium has been awarded the 2024 Excellence in Human Resources Award for its Leadership and Organizational Resilience in the Iron Swords project. This initiative was recognized in the category of projects during wartime by the Israel Human Resources Association. The project aimed to support employees while maintaining business stability and assisting the community during the national crisis. Plarium, which employs around 250 people in Israel and 1,300 globally, focused on open communication, routine maintenance, and community contribution. The company provided mental health support, weekly Zoom meetings, and initiatives like GameZone for children in affected areas. CEO Shraga Mor expressed pride in the project, highlighting its impact on employees and communities.
Growth-Negative
Aristocrat Leisure eyes potential sale of Plarium and Big Fish Games
Australian casino firm Aristocrat Leisure is considering selling Big Fish Games and Plarium as part of a strategic review of its games businesses. The company stated that the two studios had significantly contributed to its social casino business and broader digital offering. However, their casual and midcore portfolios do not align with Aristocrat Leisures new core focus on regulated gaming and social casino. The firm is now conducting a strategic review of the assets and will assess all options. This news comes as Aristocrat Leisure closed its $1.2 billion acquisition of online real money gaming solutions provider NeoGames in April.
AcquisitionManagement Changes
Growth-Negative
בפעם השנייה החודש: פיטורים בחברת הגיימינג הישראלית פלאריום
Israeli gaming company Playrium is making a second round of layoffs within a few weeks. The company announced the expected layoffs, which will affect several departments. It is estimated that about ten employees will be laid off in Israel. The number of layoffs abroad is still unclear. In early January, the company laid off about 45 employees, including 30 in Israel, following the cancellation of the game Nova Legends. The company has not commented.
Layoffs
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Video gaming co Plarium lays off 45
Israeli video gaming company Plarium is laying off 45 employees, including 30 in Israel, due to the cancellation of a game in development, Nova Legends, which did not meet its targets. The layoffs will affect employees who were working on the development and marketing of the game. Plarium, which was acquired by Australian gaming company Aristocrat Leisure in 2019 for $700 million, has game development studios and marketing activities in Herzliya and Poland. The company, which has an estimated $1 billion annual revenue, said it will reorganize the games studio related to Nova Legends to focus on other projects.
Layoffs
| Sector | Media & Entertainment Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $10M |
| Last funding | $10M |
| Stage | Acquired |
| Rounds | 1 |
| Investors | 1 |
Team Members
7
Employees: 500+
Web & Social Links
| Website | plarium.com |
| App Store | App Store |
| Google Play | Google Play |
Locations
Sderot Abba Eban 2, Herzliya, Israel
Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000
Michigan, USA
Ural'skaya Ulitsa, 75/1, Moscow, Russia
Hnatyuka Street, 12a, Drohobych, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
California, USA
Nauky Ave, 27b, Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine
Velyka Arnauts'ka Street, 72/74, Odesa, Odessa Oblast, Ukraine
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Plarium Global Business
Business models
B2C
Product stage
Released
Employees
500+
Sector
Media & Entertainment TechnologiesDigital Content Engagement & EntertainmentTarget Customer
ConsumersRecreational & LifestyleGamersCore Technology
Platforms & InterfacesSoftwareMobileWebTags (7)
social-gamesentertainmentgamesmobile-gamessocial-mediagamersgame-developmentGeographic Markets
RussiaUnited StatesIsraelUkrainePlarium Global Financials
$10M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$10M
Last funding
Acquired
Funding stage
1
Total rounds
1
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$10.0MDec 2013
Private Equity Funding
A Round
Dec 2013
$10M
Gigi Levy-Weiss (Lead)
Public Offering / Exit
MNAEvent
Nov 2024
Undisclosed
MNAEvent
Aug 2017
$700M
Mergers & Acquisitions
MNAEvent
Aug 2021
Undisclosed
MNAEvent
Sep 2017
Undisclosed
Plarium Global Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$10.0MDec 2013
All Events
A Round
Dec 2013
$10M
Gigi Levy-Weiss (Lead)
MNAEvent
Nov 2024
Undisclosed
MNAEvent
Aug 2017
$700M
MNAEvent
Aug 2021
Undisclosed
MNAEvent
Sep 2017
Undisclosed
Plarium Global News
26 articles
growth-positive
Israeli-founded gaming firm Plarium sold for up to $820M to Sweden’s Modern Times Group | CTech
Plarium, an Israeli-founded gaming company, has been acquired by the Swedish digital entertainment company Modern Times Group (MTG) for up to $820 million. The acquisition includes a fixed payment of $620 million to the current owner, Aristocrat, with an additional $200 million contingent on Plariums performance through 2028. Plarium, known for its strategy games and focus on mobile gaming, was originally acquired by Aristocrat in 2017 for approximately $500 million. The company employs hundreds of staff, primarily in Ukraine, with a smaller team in Israel handling development and business operations. This acquisition marks a new chapter for Plarium under MTGs ownership.
Acquired-by
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הישג לחברת הגיימינג הישראלית: זה הפרס שבו זכתה
Israeli gaming company Plarium has been awarded the 2024 Excellence in Human Resources Award for its Leadership and Organizational Resilience in the Iron Swords project. This initiative was recognized in the category of projects during wartime by the Israel Human Resources Association. The project aimed to support employees while maintaining business stability and assisting the community during the national crisis. Plarium, which employs around 250 people in Israel and 1,300 globally, focused on open communication, routine maintenance, and community contribution. The company provided mental health support, weekly Zoom meetings, and initiatives like GameZone for children in affected areas. CEO Shraga Mor expressed pride in the project, highlighting its impact on employees and communities.
Growth-Negative
Aristocrat Leisure eyes potential sale of Plarium and Big Fish Games
Australian casino firm Aristocrat Leisure is considering selling Big Fish Games and Plarium as part of a strategic review of its games businesses. The company stated that the two studios had significantly contributed to its social casino business and broader digital offering. However, their casual and midcore portfolios do not align with Aristocrat Leisures new core focus on regulated gaming and social casino. The firm is now conducting a strategic review of the assets and will assess all options. This news comes as Aristocrat Leisure closed its $1.2 billion acquisition of online real money gaming solutions provider NeoGames in April.
AcquisitionManagement Changes
Growth-Negative
בפעם השנייה החודש: פיטורים בחברת הגיימינג הישראלית פלאריום
Israeli gaming company Playrium is making a second round of layoffs within a few weeks. The company announced the expected layoffs, which will affect several departments. It is estimated that about ten employees will be laid off in Israel. The number of layoffs abroad is still unclear. In early January, the company laid off about 45 employees, including 30 in Israel, following the cancellation of the game Nova Legends. The company has not commented.
Layoffs
growth-negative
Video gaming co Plarium lays off 45
Israeli video gaming company Plarium is laying off 45 employees, including 30 in Israel, due to the cancellation of a game in development, Nova Legends, which did not meet its targets. The layoffs will affect employees who were working on the development and marketing of the game. Plarium, which was acquired by Australian gaming company Aristocrat Leisure in 2019 for $700 million, has game development studios and marketing activities in Herzliya and Poland. The company, which has an estimated $1 billion annual revenue, said it will reorganize the games studio related to Nova Legends to focus on other projects.
Layoffs
growth-positive
Plarium co-founder strikes big again with gaming startup Whaleapp | CTech
Whaleapp, a mobile gaming company founded by Ilya Turpiashvili after the sale of Plarium to Aristocrat, has raised approximately $50 million to date and generated $80 million in revenue. The company, headquartered in Herzliya, employs over 200 people, with the majority based in Ukraine. Whaleapps leading games include Blitz: Rise of Heroes, Hidden Hotel: Miami Mystery, and Family Zoo. Despite challenges posed by the war in Ukraine and the Covid-19 pandemic, the company has managed to retain its workforce and enhance its systems through the use of AI.
InvestmentExpand
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Plarium Employees Become Lecturers for Ukraine's School Students | Official Plarium news | company.plarium.com | company.plarium.com
Game development company Plarium is contributing to the update of Ukraines school computer science program by preparing three video lectures about game development professions for IT-Studios. This is a pilot project run by the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, funded by the EU4DigitalUA program. From September 1, 2023, these videos will be included in the Ukrainian school curriculum, reaching over 4 million students. The program is currently being tested in 50 schools with over 3,000 students.
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The Esport Awards Partner with Plarium | Invision Game Community
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RAID: Shadow Legends Fan-favorite Deathknight Finally Becomes a Legendary Champion
Plarium, a global leader in developing free-to-play (F2P) mobile and PC games, has announced the launch of the character Deathknight as a Legendary Champion in its mobile collection RPG RAID: Shadow Legends. The character will be available for free to all players during a two-month in-game event from August 25 to October 27, 2022. Deathknight has become a popular character since RAIDs launch in 2018, and the announcement is expected to be well received by the games community.
Customers
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פלאריום מהרצליה שוברת שיאים: Raid Shadow legends חצה את רף המיליארד דולר בהכנסות כלכליסט
Israeli gaming company Plarium has seen its game, Raid - Shadow Legends, generate over $1 billion in revenue since its launch in 2019. The game has been downloaded by 62 million users worldwide, with the US leading in downloads and contributing the largest share of the companys revenue. This success places Plarium in an exclusive club of companies with games that have earned over $1 billion. It also surpasses the companys previous record set by Vikings: War of Clans, which launched in 2015 and brought in $541 million.
Customers
growth-positive
Plarium signs partnership with NR Sports and Neymar Jr. is the new ambassador of Mech Arena | Official Plarium news | company.plarium.com | company.plarium.com
Plarium Global Ltd, a global leader in F2P mobile and PC games, has partnered with NR Sports to bring football superstar Neymar Jr. to their hit game, Mech Arena. Neymar’s pilot character, which is inspired by his style and swagger on the football pitch, joins the games roster as its strongest pilot to date. The character will be available free to all players for a limited time via a 7-day Pilot Chase loyalty program. In addition to unlocking their free Limited Neymar Jr. Pilot after 7 days of logging in, players will also be rewarded with up to six custom Neymar-themed Mech skins for logging in daily during the program.
PartnersCustomers
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Plarium Celebrates "RAID: Shadow Legends" 3rd Anniversary with Special Live Events and Gifts
Plarium, a global leader in developing F2P mobile and PC games, celebrates the 3rd anniversary of its game RAID: Shadow Legends. The month-long celebration will offer live events and free gifts for new and existing players. RAID has achieved 80 million downloads and maintains over 2 million monthly active users. The celebration will be hosted by the in-game tutorial character, the Arbiter, and will include personalized tales for players. New players will have a chance to obtain the Epic Champion Tallia. Plarium expresses gratitude for the support received from the RAID community. RAID: Shadow Legends is available on iOS, Android, and PC platforms.
Customers
growth-positive
The fairytale story of a $500 million payday
The article is an interview with Haim Torpiashvili, one of the four co-founders and the CEO of Plarium, a gaming company. Torpiashvili discusses his journey from being an immigrant child from Georgia to becoming a successful high-tech entrepreneur in Israel. He talks about the companys beginnings, its growth, and its eventual sale for half a billion dollars. He also shares his views on the gaming industry, the importance of family, and the need for young people to pursue careers in high-demand fields like technology.
Acquisition
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Plarium buys Finland's mobile studio Futureplay to expand into casual games
Plarium, a gaming company with 390 million midcore mobile and PC players, is set to acquire Finland-based Futureplay, expanding its reach into the casual gaming sector. The acquisition, which is expected to close at the end of August, will add Futureplays games such as Merge Gardens, Battlelands Royale, and Idle Farming Empire to Plariums portfolio. The two companies plan to share resources and expertise to expand Futureplay’s existing casual games catalog. Futureplays games have been played by over 140 million users and its social media and community channels have 2.1 million followers.
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growth-positive
Plarium Launches 'RAID: Shadow Legends' on the Microsoft Store
Plarium, a developer and publisher of mobile and PC games, has announced that its popular mobile collections RPG, RAID: Shadow Legends, is now available on the Microsoft Store. The game, which has over 380 million users worldwide, will be featured in the coming weeks. Players can sign-in using their Microsoft account or Plarium ID to access the latest feature updates and receive cross-play capabilities with synchronized game progression on PC and mobile. The game is also available on PC and Mac through Plarium Play, the company’s own Launcher and publishing platform, as well as iOS and Android for smartphones or tablets.
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Official Plarium news company.plarium.com
The article discusses Plariums Charity Run event, where they raised $18,450 for children in the Kharkiv region. This event has a positive impact on the companys growth. The key theme of the article is the charitable initiative of Plarium. The key issues discussed are customers (charity beneficiaries) and investment (amount raised). The article does not mention any partners or acquisition. The date of the event described in the article is March 28, 2023. My confidence in this answer is 8.
CustomersInvestment
growth-positive
https://www.globalbankingandfinance.com/category/news/plarium-launches-collection-rpg-raid-shadow-legends-on-ios-and-android-devices/
Plarium, a game developer with over 250 million users worldwide, has launched a new game, RAID: Shadow Legends. The game is a turn-based collection RPG, available on the App Store and Google Play. It features over 300 collectible champions across 16 factions, unique character models, deep tactics, skill customization, and clan-driven cooperative play. The game is set in the realm of Teleria, where players assume the role of an ancient Telerian warrior resurrected to defeat the Dark Lord Siroth and restore peace to the realm.
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Following its $500m takeover Plarium expands into the casual games space with Lost Island: Blast Adventure
Israeli game developer Plarium is expanding into the casual games market with the launch of mobile puzzle game Lost Island: Blast Adventure. The company, which was acquired by Australian casino company Aristocrat Leisure in 2017 for $500 million, is known for its 4X strategy games and RPGs. The new game is a story-driven blast title that uses a 12x9 grid and aims to incorporate narrative elements similar to those used by Playrix in its match-three titles Gardenscapes and Homescapes. The game includes more than 750 levels and a story focused on unraveling the mysteries of a newly purchased island.
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Plarium acquires Rumble Entertainment to expand into RPG market
Plarium, a mobile and social games publisher, has announced its acquisition of Rumble Entertainment, a studio that focuses on fantasy role-playing games. The acquisition will help Plarium expand into the RPG market and develop its roster of strategy games with RPGs. Plarium specializes in massively multiplayer online games and has a large audience across mobile, social, and web platforms. The company has noticed a lack of strategy RPG games and aims to fill that gap. Plariums most-downloaded title is Family Zoo: The Story, while Vikings: War of Clans has generated significant revenue. The acquisition of Rumble Entertainment is seen as a natural extension for Plarium and will contribute to its growth in the gaming industry.
Acquisition
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Australia's Aristocrat buys Israeli game developer Plarium for $500 million
Australian gaming company Aristocrat Leisure Limited is acquiring Israeli social gaming company Plarium for $500 million. Plarium is a mobile, social, and web-based game developer known for its popular game Vikings: War of Clans. The acquisition will help Aristocrat expand into the mobile gaming market and new genres. Plariums CEO, Avraham Shalel, will continue to lead the company after the acquisition. The transaction is expected to be completed by December 2017.
Acquisition
Plarium Global Launches 'Terminator Genisys: Future War' on Mobile Devices
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Plarium launches sequel to Soldiers Inc. on mobile devices
Plarium is launching a sequel to its MMO strategy game Soldiers Inc. called Soldiers Inc: Mobile Warfare. The game is set in a fictional failed state where players fight for control of a powerful chemical compound. Plarium has invested heavily in mobile games and already has over 250 million users worldwide. The new game introduces new features such as strategic map sites, detailed 3D heroes, and the ability to join alliances and compete in real-time multiplayer clan warfare. Soldiers Inc: Mobile Warfare is now available on iOS and Android.
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Plarium Global Ltd. Partners with Skydance to Develop an All-New Multiplayer 'Terminator' Mobile Game
Plarium, a rapidly growing developer of mobile, social and web-based games, has announced a partnership with Skydance for the rights to develop a Terminator Genisys mobile game for iOS and Android. The clan-based massively multiplayer online (MMO) mobile strategy game will draw from the themes, experiences and character likenesses from the latest entry in the Terminator franchise. The free-to-play game will be available worldwide early in 2017. This partnership is the first of its kind between Plarium and Skydance Media.
Partners
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Plarium's 'Vikings: War of Clans' Launches in the Amazon Appstore
Plarium, a rapidly growing developer of social, mobile and web-based games, has announced the launch of its multiplayer online strategy game, Vikings: War of Clans, in the Amazon Appstore. Amazon will feature the game and offer a special discount on all in-app purchases for players who download the game from the Amazon Appstore. The promotion will begin on December 17th and last through January 14th. Vikings: War of Clans has gained significant momentum since its original launch in August 2015, reaching 1 million Monthly Active Users in less than 4 months.
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Plarium Announces First Cross-Platform Game with "Nords: Heroes of the North" for iOS and Android
Plarium Global Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 500+ |
| Exact count | 1396 |
| Team members | 7 |
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| Confidence | 96/100 |
| Missing | markets, not claimed |
| BI Verification | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Registrar ID | 514563956 |
| Crunchbase | plarium-com |
| Phone | +97299540211 |
| Creator | Katie Kaplan |
| Creator email | katherinekaplan14@gmail.com |
| Last updater | Matan Eblagon |
| Updater email | matane@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2024-11-12T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2013-11-17T00:00:00.000Z |
| Status detail | Acquired by Aristocrat Leisure on Aug, 2017 |