M&A in Gaming: Leveling Up or Game Over
Victor Lee (Krafton), Jaroslav Baier (HAVEL & PARTNERS), Robert Nešpůrek (HAVEL & PARTNERS), Martin Frývaldský (Warhorse Studios), Vladimír Hrinčár
The world of gaming M&A is packed with high-stakes deals and make-or-break moments. But are these deals a guaranteed power-up for studios - or the fastest way to lose control of your game’s future?
In this candid session, industry veterans and deal-makers unpack the real stories behind headline-making acquisitions and investments. You’ll hear how studios like Warhorse or Beat Games navigate the emotional rollercoaster of selling their life’s work, what investors like KRAFTON actually look for in a studio, and the hidden legal traps that can turn a dream deal into a nightmare.
In this candid session, industry veterans and deal-makers unpack the real stories behind headline-making acquisitions and investments. You’ll hear how studios like Warhorse or Beat Games navigate the emotional rollercoaster of selling their life’s work, what investors like KRAFTON actually look for in a studio, and the hidden legal traps that can turn a dream deal into a nightmare.
