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Scopely
Scopely is a mobile games company founded in 2011, known for MONOPOLY GO! and owned by Saudi Arabia's PIF via Savvy Games Group.
Scopely
Scopely was founded in 2011 by Walter Driver and Eytan Elbaz. The company is headquartered in Culver City, California, with additional offices in New York and Barcelona. Scopely has been recognized as one of the world's most innovative companies by Fast Company and has won numerous industry awards. Scopely's strategy centers on mobile-first game development and live operations, leveraging its Playgami platform to support a diverse portfolio. The company focuses on puzzle, strategy, action, and social casino genres. Confirmed titles include MONOPOLY GO!, Stumble Guys, MARVEL Strike Force, Star Trek Fleet Command, Scrabble GO, and Yahtzee With Buddies. In 2023, MONOPOLY GO! was the highest-grossing mobile game globally, and Scopely released Stumble Guys on PC and consoles. The company partners with external studios across four continents. Scopely employs over 2,000 people worldwide. In July 2023, the company was acquired by Savvy Games Group, the gaming arm of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), for $4.9 billion (per Bloomberg, July 2023). Scopely now operates as an independent subsidiary under Savvy. The company has an in-house creative agency, FLAMED, based in Barcelona. Scopely is structurally distinct as a mobile games publisher that owns a proprietary tech platform (Playgami) and operates a hybrid model of internal development and external studio partnerships. Its governance structure after the PIF acquisition remains as an autonomous entity, focusing on long-term game lifecycle management rather than traditional investment or holding-company models.
General information
Firm type
Family Office
Year founded
2011
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Culver City
Corporate office
Culver City, CA, United States
Additional offices
New York, NY, United States · Barcelona, Spain
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Scopely?
As a games operating company, investment decisions are made by executive leadership including co-founders Walter Driver and Eytan Elbaz, along with the CEO of Savvy Games Group. The firm does not operate as an investment vehicle or family office.
How does Scopely source proprietary deal flow?
Scopely sources games through internal development teams and external studio partnerships. The company's Playgami platform enables live operations and cross-game analytics, creating a pipeline for new titles and acquisitions.
Is Scopely structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
Scopely is a mobile games company, not a family office or venture firm. It operates as a publisher and developer under the ownership of Savvy Games Group, a subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.
Does Scopely participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Scopely does not participate in external fund commitments. Its capital is deployed directly into game development, live operations, and strategic acquisitions of studios or IP.
What investment stages does Scopely typically target?
Scopely targets mature mobile games with proven traction or strong IP. It acquires existing titles (e.g., MONOPOLY GO!) and partners with development studios at various stages, often from concept to live operations.
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