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🇵🇭 Our CFO, Tidus Wong, is heading to PGDX – Philippine Game Dev Expo 2026, representing Agora Gaming Partners in Manila from July 24–26. The Philippines, like much of Southeast Asia, is still often viewed primarily as a game development outsourcing hub. But the local games industry is evolving. Studios are increasingly moving from service work towards developing original games and IP, building on years of experience and a growing pool of game development talent. Combined with visible government and industry support, the Philippine game development ecosystem is one worth watching. Tidus will meet local game developers, industry leaders and officials, explore the Philippine gaming landscape, and share his experience on the PGDX stage. Attending PGDX 2026? Come say hi! 👋 P.S. Developing a PC or console game and looking for last-mile funding? Send your pitch materials to scouting@agoragamingpartners.com. #PGDX2026 #GameDevelopment #Philippines #GameDev #SoutheastAsia #GameFunding #AgoraGamingPartners
Here's an SEO-friendly version optimized around Agora Gaming Partners, last-mile funding, M&A, PC/console games, and Develop:Brighton, while staying under 1,000 characters. Agora Gaming Partners is heading to Develop:Brighton. Our Co-Founder, Jacques Benchetrit, and Head of Games, Govind Cacciatore, will be attending to meet ambitious game developers, founders, publishers, and entrepreneurs. If you're developing a PC or console title and looking for last-mile funding, or you're exploring strategic growth, M&A, or an exit opportunity, we'd love to connect. Agora Gaming Partners supports studios through project financing, strategic advisory, and buy-side and sell-side M&A for game companies and IP. Couldn't book a meeting? You'll find us at the side events. If you're not attending, send your pitch materials to Scouting@agoragamingpartners.com
Here's a condensed rewrite that preserves the key message while staying comfortably under 1,000 characters. We've been a little quiet lately because we've been busy behind the scenes, and we hope to share more exciting news soon. In the meantime, we wanted to give a well deserved shoutout to XP Game Summit. It was great to see our co-founders, Pontus Mähler and Jacques Benchetrit, together with Jason Lepine, whose vision continues to grow XP Game Summit into a truly international gathering for the games industry. Pontus also returned to the stage with his session, "Closing Deals in 2026," sharing insights into today's investment and publishing landscape. With its high quality discussions, diverse attendees, and collaborative atmosphere, XP Game Summit has become one of the must attend events on the global games industry calendar. Congratulations and thank you to Jason and the entire team. We are already looking forward to the next edition.
Agora Gaming Partners is proud to have acted as sole financial advisor to Anegar Games, the studio behind the viral hit 🎮 Chained Together, on its successful transaction with a company advised by Emona Capital LLP, with Secret Mode becoming the game's new publisher. This transaction reflects our continued focus on helping game studios navigate M&A, strategic exits, publishing partnerships, and growth opportunities across the games industry. We are grateful to have supported the Anegar team throughout the process and would like to thank the legal and tax advisors involved, including Wiggin, Squair, and Pleaide. Anegar Games shared: 💬 "We are happy to have had the opportunity to work with Agora Gaming Partners on the transfer of the IP to Emona/Secret Mode. The team was very attentive to our expectations and highly responsive. Their experience and network greatly facilitated the sale." 💬 Congratulations to everyone involved in this successful transaction. #GamingIndustry #MandA #GameDevelopment #GamePublishing #CorporateFinance #Investment #IndieGames #GamingBusiness
We are not slowing down. Next stop 🎮GAME AiCON Seoul 2026. Korea has long established itself as one of the global powerhouses of game development, delivering countless world-class titles that became part of gaming pop culture itself 🌏 From legendary online titles to globally recognised franchises, the Korean games industry continues to shape the market on a massive scale. At the same time, we’re equally excited to spend time exploring the still largely under-the-radar indie segment of the Korean #gamedev ecosystem 🕹️discover new projects, and reconnect with old friends and industry partners along the way. Representing Agora Gaming Partners on-site in Seoul will be Pontus Maehler and Reid Foster, so make sure to catch them through the meeting system or simply come say hi in person during the ☕ event. And as always - whether you’re attending Game AiCON or not - if you’re working on a strong PC/console title and looking for last-mile funding support feel free to reach out to us via scouting@agoragamingpartners.com We’re always actively looking for exciting projects 🚀
🇵🇱 Next stop: Digital Dragons in Kraków! Our very own Lili Zang will be on the ground between May 17-20 representing Agora Gaming Partners and talking all things Asian distribution, China strategy, funding, and publishing 🌏🎮 At AGP we work closely with studios looking to expand into Asian markets - especially China - helping navigate distribution, partnerships, visibility, and market entry across the region 🐉 Polish gamedev continues to impress us year after year 🇵🇱🔥 The amount of talent, ambitious teams, and globally competitive projects coming out of Poland is genuinely incredible. So if you’re attending Digital Dragons and want to chat about Asian expansion, publishing opportunities, or project financing, feel free to reach out to Lili 🤝 And if you won’t be there but are building something exciting, send your materials to scouting@agoragamingpartners.com 📩
We’re proud to be partnering once again with our 🏝️ Maltese friends for PLAYCON 2026 We’ve been working closely with the Malta ecosystem for a number of years now, and it’s great to be back supporting one of the main game development gatherings on the island - an event that continues to grow year after year, attracting an increasing number of international publishers, investors, and studios. 🌍 Malta has also become a strong base for several 💼 game-focused VCs actively looking for their next deals, which makes this a particularly interesting spot for studios right now. 📅 Save the date: November 18-22 This year’s edition will feature: 🤝 B2B days: November 18-19 🎮 B2C days: November 19-22 PLAYCON brings together #developers, #publishers, #investors, and industry stakeholders, with a strong focus on game development and meaningful business connections. Studios attending can expect a strong presence of international publishers and investors on-site, actively looking for new 🎯 projects to sign. As part of this year’s edition, we’ll be running the 🎮 #PLAYCON 2026 Indie Initiative. A focused pitching opportunity designed to connect studios directly with decision-makers. 🎯 Who should apply? Short answer: pretty much everyone. If you’re looking for a #publisher or an #investor, this is for you. We welcome projects across #PC, #console, #mobile, and #VR - from pre-alpha to MVP - as long as you have something playable to show. Format: 🎤 In-person pitching only ⏱️ 7-minute pitch per studio ⚡No feedback or Q&A - straight to the point If you’re building something and want to get it in front of publishers and investors, this is a very direct way to do it. Hope to see you in beautiful Malta this November! 👉 Learn more and APPLY here: https://forms.gle/apG1HCxF2Bea8uJeA P.S. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Tidus or Mateusz directly, or drop us a line at events@agoragamingpartners.com #gamedev #indiedev #game
🇹🇭 We’re proud to continue our partnership with gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show, returning to Bangkok for the 2026 edition of one of the global gaming industry’s key events. As Agora Gaming Partners, we work closely with gamescom asia to support industry growth, connect game developers, publishers, and investors, and help create meaningful business opportunities across regions. This collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment to the global games ecosystem, with a strong focus on Southeast Asia as a fast-growing gaming hub. Join us in Bangkok at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from October 29 to November 1, 2026, and be part of one of the most important events in gaming, game development, and publishing.
Our Head of Games, Govind Cacciatore, will be attending the upcoming GDC Festival of Gaming 🎮 During the event, he will be focusing on conversations with: 👉 Studios looking for support across publishing, investment, or M&A / IP sales 👉 Publishers looking to sign new games 👉 Studios or publishers interested in last-mile game financing of up to $1,000,000 per project If you are attending and would like to connect, feel free to reach out to schedule a meeting. PS. If you are working on a kickass project and would like to share it - whether you are attending GDC or not - send it over to: scouting@agoragamingpartners.com
📍 Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026 | Game Funding & Publishing Meetings 🇬🇧 Agora Gaming Partners (AGP) will be attending Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026, with our Head of Games, Govind, meeting studios, publishers, and investors on-site. AGP supports PC and console game developers across: Game publishing support and publisher partnerships Game investment and M&A advisory Last-mile game financing of up to $1,000,000 per project, delivered via ICHIBA, our dedicated financing arm If you are a game studio or publisher preparing for launch, scaling production, or exploring funding options for your next PC or console title, this is a good time to connect. Let’s talk games, funding, and go-to-market strategy in London.
We’re excited to welcome Govind Cacciatore to Agora Gaming Partners as Head of Games 🎮 Govind will focus on scouting and identifying promising PC and console game projects, working directly with game studios seeking publishing, fundraising, or M&A support. He will represent studios in discussions with publishers and potential buyers, help build long-term partnerships, and support studios in bringing their games to market. Govind will also represent Agora Gaming Partners and our partner studios at key industry events worldwide 🤝 His role is centered on connecting strong creative teams with the right commercial partners and helping high-quality games get discovered and launched 🚀 In Govind’s words: “I joined Agora because the work the team is doing is very interesting and helps boost the overall gaming ecosystem. My goal is to help studios find partners and publishers to launch their games.” Welcome to the team, Govind. #AgoraGamingPartners #GameIndustry #GameScouting #GamePublis
Wishing everyone a peaceful holiday season and some well-earned time with loved ones 🎄✨ As we wrap up the year, we just want to say thank you. 2025 has been a brilliant year for us at Agora Gaming Partners, and it wouldn’t have been the same without the people we work with every day. You’re the ones who make this industry great We hope the holiday break is a good reset and that 2026 brings great projects, strong partnerships, and plenty of good news for all of us. Happy Holidays, and see you in January 🎉
We’re gearing up for our first co-hosted event of 2026 - the ❄️ Umea Game Conference in beautiful northern Sweden, delivered in partnership with our friends at Umeå Game Conference. We’ve been visiting the region for a couple of years now and it’s impressive to see how fast the ecosystem is growing. Every time we’re back, there are new studios to meet and the overall quality keeps rising. If you’re working on a new project and want a chance to pitch directly to decision makers from Focus Entertainment, Secret Mode, Wired Productions, Fireshine Games, Poki, Grindstone Publishing, Joystick Ventures, KRAFTON, Feardemic, Gozengames, Behold Ventures, Shiro Games, PlaySide and more - make sure to apply. 📄 Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLw3H29qCCJ5scFDY3_4JORZRoJ9YC6Bs3E-WXPzBNCu-xlQ/viewform ⏳ Deadline: December 20 Looking forward to seeing you in Umeå! #gamedev #gameindustry #pitchingcompetition #indiegames #publisherpitch #gamedevevents #gamesbusiness #indiedev #gamedevelopment #UGC
Agora Gaming Partners Co-Founder Jacques Benchetrit represents AGP at MIGS 2025 in Montréal, Canada – one of the leading international B2B events for the games industry. AGP connects with developers, publishers, and investors worldwide, offering expertise in mergers and acquisitions, funding, project financing, and strategic growth. The team specializes in helping studios scale, secure investment, or explore exit opportunities. Whether you’re launching a game or expanding into Asia, AGP supports developers through funding, partnerships, and market access.
#gamescomasia 2025 was one for the books! 🇹🇭 An incredible first edition in Thailand with 206K+ attendees from 95 countries, 5,590 business visitors, and 294 exhibitors at QSNCC. 🏛️ Proud to host the official 🎤 Pitching Competition where talented studios showcased the region’s best and brightest. 🌏✨ Bangkok proved to be the perfect home – energetic, inspiring, and full of opportunities. 🚀 Huge thanks to Koelnmesse (Prakash, Daria & Elaine) for flawless execution and to all partners who made it special – PlaySide, Focus, Fireshine, Kwalee, Shiro, KRAFTON, Behaviour, Wired, Raw Fury & more. 🙌 See you in 2026 – bigger, bolder & even better! 💥 #AgoraGamingPartners #Bangkok #GameDev #Publishing #Investment #SEA #Networking
🍳 Meet the Chefs of the Charity Cook-Off! Next week, some of the gaming industry’s finest will step out of boardrooms and into the kitchen – all for a great cause. 🎥 Tune in live on Pontus Mähler’s Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/zlapped 📅 October 13 | 11:00 AM (GMT+7) 💝 Donations will support: Doctors Without Borders (MSF): delivering emergency medical aid across 70+ countries. Bangkok Community Help Foundation: uplifting communities in need across Bangkok, supporting over 5 million people since 2020.
Our very own Head of Finance, Tidus Wong, will be in Malaysia for LEVEL UP KL 2025 🎮 – the 11th edition of Southeast Asia’s premier Game Developers Conference, organized by MDEC. If you’re a developer, publisher, or investor and up for a coffee, ping him ☕. Over the past decade, LEVEL UP KL has become Southeast Asia’s flagship game dev event, connecting local and international players through conferences, panels, exhibitions, pitching sessions, and the SEA Game Awards 🌏. This year is extra meaningful as it also marks the finale of the MDEC Accelerator Program 🚀, which we had the pleasure of teaming up on earlier this year. Over the course of the program, we worked with a group of highly talented studios whose projects showed not only creative ambition but also strong commercial potential. It’s been inspiring to see the quality of ideas and execution coming out of Malaysia and the wider region – a clear signal of how far the ecosystem has come. Southeast Asia’s games industry is growing at an incredible pace, with Malaysia leading the charge 📈. Thanks to the work of MDEC and countless grassroots initiatives, the region has made a huge leap forward in both quality and visibility on the global stage. As always, we’re on the lookout for exciting projects and teams to collaborate with 🤝. If you don’t manage to meet Tidus in person at LEVEL UP KL, feel free to share your project with us at scouting@agoragamingpartners.com .
LinkedIn/Facebook We’re excited about our partnership with GamingMalta for this year’s 🎮 PLAYCON. This marks our second year in a row collaborating on PLAYCON, but our relationship with GamingMalta goes back to 2020. Since then, we’ve had the pleasure of working closely together and watching Malta’s games ecosystem grow year after year. 🙌 Malta is a great example of a country that truly supports game development – actively promoting the industry and nurturing a thriving local ecosystem. That dedication shines through in PLAYCON, the island’s annual celebration of game development, esports, and interactive entertainment. With its motto “Connect. Innovate. Game On.” the event brings together creators, publishers, investors, and fans to foster meaningful connections and industry growth. 📢 Calling all studios - Apply now! The PLAYCON Indie Initiative is your chance to: Pitch your game to top #publishers & #investors Get seen by thousands of players at Malta’s biggest gaming expo Lock in B2B meetings + join the networking parties Win the PLAYCON 2026 Package (booth, flights & accommodation) 📍 Malta 🗓️ B2B Summit: October 8-9, 2025 🗓️ B2C Expo: October 9-12, 2025 👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/REMJKCtQNPcVpv7a6 🔗 Full details & benefits: https://summit.playcon.eu/indie-initiative We’re glad to be involved again and excited to see this year’s PLAYCON continue to grow #PLAYCON2025 #GamingMalta #AgoraGamingPartners #GameDev #IndieDev #PitchCompetition #GameIndustry #GamesBusiness #Malta
🎮 Agora Gaming Partners is heading to ChinaJoy! We’ll be in Shanghai for one of the largest and most influential games industry events in Asia - and we’re bringing a full team: 👉 Lili Zhang 👉 Tidus Wong 👉 Pontus Mahler We’ll be on the ground for the full duration of the event - so if you're working on something and want to connect, drop us a message, tag us, or book a time to chat. Whether you're looking for publishing, funding, or feedback, we're happy to talk. We’re genuinely excited to be back. The Chinese game development scene continues to impress - full of creative talent, growing support, and global ambition. The Chinese market remains impossible to ignore. Steam’s largest language group is now Chinese, reflecting the explosive growth of the local player base. PC gaming spend has surged by 60% year-on-year, and China now accounts for nearly 30% of global gaming revenues. On top of that, government support is ramping up again - with approval processes back on track and public funding flowing into the ecosystem. Not attending but still want to share your game or pitch? 📩 You can always reach us at scouting@agoragamingpartners.com See you in Shanghai 👋 #ChinaJoy2025 #AgoraGamingPartners #GameDev #Publishing #Investment #ChinaGamesIndustry #SteamChina #PCGames #IndieDev #GamesIndustryAsia
Agora Gaming Partners will be at BitSummit 2025 (📍Kyoto, July 18–20) – Japan’s top indie game event showcasing the best of Asian and global talent. 🚀 Exploring publishing and distribution opportunities in Asia? Looking for local market insights or partners in Japan, Korea, or SEA? Our team, including Lili Zhand, will be on-site to connect with studios, publishers, and platform holders across the region. 📩 Reach out if you’re seeking support with: Asian game distribution Go-to-market strategy Publishing partnerships Let’s meet in Kyoto! #BitSummit #gamedevelopment #asiadistribution #gamemarketing #japan #indiegames #asiapublishing #gamesindustry #AGP #Kyoto #bizdev
We’re proud to announce our partnership with Runes Studio – one of France’s standout developers of premium PC and console titles. Based in Caen, Runes Studio has been on our radar for a long time. From the very beginning, their commitment to quality, their unique design sensibility, and their clear creative vision stood out. So when the chance came to finally collaborate, it felt like a natural next step. Earlier this year, during Game Camp, our co-founder Pontus Mähler had the pleasure of visiting their HQ – meeting the team in person only confirmed what we already felt: these are people who care deeply about the craft and are quietly building something special. We’re genuinely excited to support them through Agora Gaming Partners – helping shape the business, funding, and publishing side of their journey while they focus on what they do best: making great games. 🎮 Quote from Paul Vaudandaine (CEO, Runes Studio): "By teaming up with Agora Gaming Partners, Runes Studio strengthens its ability to choose the best partners for its future creations. I can't wait to reveal the projects we're working on together." 🎮 Quote from Pontus Mähler (Co-Founder, AGP): “From the moment we met the Runes team, it was clear we shared the same values: ambition, care for the craft, and a desire to make games that matter. I’m proud AGP is part of their next chapter” Big things are coming – and we’re thrilled to be part of the process. If you’re not already following them, now’s the time. 🔗 Stay tuned.
We’re thrilled to finally share this – Agora Gaming Partners is teaming up with MDEC to run the LEVEL UP Accelerator 🇲🇾🎮 If you’ve followed the Malaysian games scene over the years, you’ve seen the momentum build. It’s no longer potential – it’s happening. Talented studios, ambitious projects, and a growing presence on the global stage. MDEC has done an incredible job laying the groundwork. And we’re excited to play a small part in helping take things even further – by supporting at least 10 game businesses in their next growth phase. This is about real capacity building, visibility, and connections that lead somewhere. We’ve already had the pleasure of working with several amazing teams from the region – and we know there’s more to come. Applications are open now: https://lnkd.in/gBVU5e7h Let’s build the future of games in Southeast Asia, together.
We’ve always had a soft spot for France 🎮 The games. 🧑‍💻 The studios. 🥖 The people. (And yes - the food and 🍷 wine, too) Over the years, we’ve had the pleasure of working with some incredible French developers, and we always look forward to any excuse to come back. That’s why we’re thrilled to join the 8th edition of GAME CAMP FRANCE, happening June 19-20, 2025 in hashtag#Lille - a true highlight of the European games industry calendar. Pontus Maehler Mahler, our co-founder, will be speaking in two sessions: 🎤 Solo Talk - “Closing Deals in 2025” What does it really take to get a publishing or investment deal done this year? Pontus will break down what’s changed in 2025 - from investor expectations and shifting publisher terms to how to prepare your pitch and data room the right way. It's all about helping studios navigate today’s realities and land stronger, smarter deals. 💬 Panel - “Da VC Code: Decypher Funding in 2026” Pontus will join Arturo Ivan C. (Managing Partner at Joystick Ventures) to explore the evolving funding landscape. From early-stage capital to long-term alignment, they’ll share thoughts on where things are heading - and what studios can do to stay ahead. If you’re around, come say hi - we’re always up for talking shop over a croissant 🥐. Not attending, but working on something cool? Feel free to reach out: scouting@agoragamingpartners.com #GameCampFrance hashtag#PublishingDeals hashtag#GameFunding hashtag#GamesIndustry hashtag#IndieDev hashtag#FrenchGameDev hashtag#VentureCapital hashtag#GameBusiness
We’re pleased to share that Agora Gaming Partners is supporting CARAVAN (working title) with its go-to-market strategy. 🎯 Caravan is a single-player, isometric survival game set in a dark, XIX-century world 🕯️ where every decision can mean the difference between life and death. It challenges players not only to survive but to lead, managing limited resources, navigating psychological tension among companions, and making morally complex choices that shape the journey. 🧭 What drew us in wasn’t just the game’s mechanics or art direction, though both are excellent - it was the sense of responsibility it places on the player. The weight of each choice. The trust you have to earn. The people you might lose. It’s rare to see a game where the systems and story reinforce each other this effectively. 🤝 We believe Caravan has all the hallmarks of a breakout indie success: 🔥 A strong genre-market fit with growing appetite for narrative survival experiences ♻️ A deeply replayable structure, full of emergent moments and impactful choices 🚀 A passionate, experienced team with a clear creative direction and production plan We’re now working closely with Inverge Studios S.L. to help connect them with #publishing and financing partners who can support the next phase of development and help bring this vision to players around the world. If this sounds like a journey worth joining, we’d love to hear from you - feel free to DM or drop us a line. We’re excited to welcome Inverge Studio to our growing network of partners. 🤝 #GameDev #IndieGames #GamingIndustry #SurvivalGames #Publishing #GameInvestment #AGP #GoToMarket #PitchReady #indiegame #gamedev
We’re extremely happy to once again partner with the amazing gamescom asia crew! 🙌 This year’s edition is particularly meaningful for us at Agora Gaming Partners. It’s the first time #gamescomasia lands in Bangkok, a city close to our hearts, and the event is joining forces with the #ThailandGameShow, merging global scale with strong regional energy. With Pontus and Tidus based in Bangkok for years, we’re excited to welcome the industry to a city we know well. If you're attending, we’ll make sure you feel right at home - both at the venue and beyond. 📍 Bangkok, Thailand 🗓 October 16-19, 2025 gamescom asia x #ThailandGameShow brings together two powerhouse events - a showcase for new releases, a premier platform for Asian #studios to connect globally, and a hub for international #publishers scouting the next big thing. With a dedicated business area, a packed entertainment floor, and a full industry conference, the event celebrates the full spectrum of games culture. 🙏 A special shoutout to the people who made this happen - we’re beyond excited to work again with Mathias Kuepper, Prakash Ramajillu, Daria La Valle, Elaine Choo, and the entire #gamescomasia and #ThailandGameShow crew. It’s always a pleasure collaborating with you all. 🎟️ Want to learn more or buy tickets? Head over to www.gamescom.asia - your go-to place for all event info. Stay tuned - we’ll be sharing more soon on how to get involved. #gamescomasia #ThailandGameShow #AGP #gamedev #bangkok2025 #indiedev #SEAdevs #globalgames #gamingevent #publishers #investors #showcase
Oi Brasil! We're excited to announce that Agora Gaming Partners is heading to São Paulo for 🎮 gamescom latam, and we're proud to be an official partner of this fantastic event! LATAM is a region full of incredible talent, creativity, and growth potential, and #gamescomLATAM is quickly becoming the must-attend event for the gaming industry in the region. Our Co-Founder, Jacques, will be there in person, meeting studios, publishers, and partners. He'll also be giving a talk on "Structured Fundraising" 📈 on May 2, from 5:45 PM to 6:20 PM (BRT). Jacques still has a few meeting slots available, so if you're attending and want to connect in 🌇 São Paulo, reach out to us soon! 🤝 If you're not attending the event but have a great project to share, no worries - send your deck, build, or any additional materials to 📨 scouting@agoragamingpartners.com We're genuinely looking forward to this event, and visiting Brazil is always a pleasure. See you there! #indiegames #M&A #BrazilGaming #gamedev #gamedeve #GamePublishing #GameInvestment #LATAMGames
Agora Gaming Partners Turns 1 🎉 One year ago, we launched AGP with one clear mission: to help game studios with bold visions secure the funding, support, and partnerships they need to thrive. Since then, we've worked with incredible developers, publishers, and investors across the globe - and we’ve been fortunate to be involved in game deals totaling over $65 million in value 💸 From early morning calls ☕ to late-night meetings across time zones 🌍, every day has been a sprint - but a deeply rewarding one. We’ve seen first-hand how great games get made when creative talent meets the right resources and guidance. And this is just the beginning. In Year 2, we’re doubling down: 🚀 Launching new funding and publishing initiatives 🎤 Hosting developer-focused events 🤝 Connecting more studios with capital and strategic partners To everyone who’s supported us - thank you. Whether you’re a studio, investor, publisher, or friend, we’re grateful to build the future of games with you. Let’s keep going. #AgoraGamingPartners #GameFunding #InvestInGames #GamesIndustry #IndieDev #Publishing #GamingBusiness #GameDevelopment #VentureCapital #GamingInvestments #GameStudios #GamingEntrepreneurs
We’re heading to Reboot Develop Blue in beautiful Dubrovnik 🇭🇷 and we couldn’t be more excited to be part of the 10th anniversary of one of our favorite events in the industry 🎉 Our co-founder Pontus Mahler will be there representing Agora Gaming Partners. He still has a few open slots in his calendar, so if you’d like to chat – whether you're building something exciting or just want to connect – feel free to drop him a DM 💬 And if you can’t lock in a meeting, no stress – you’ll likely spot him at the bar or at one of the many side events during the conference. We’ve always had a soft spot for Reboot. It’s one of those events where the mix of people, conversations, and setting just clicks. And with this being the 10th anniversary, it feels like it’s going to be an especially meaningful one. The team behind it is clearly putting a lot of heart into this edition, and we’re looking forward to seeing what they’ve got in store. Not going to be in Dubrovnik? No worries. If you’re working on something cool or just want to connect, reach out to us at scouting@agoragamingpartners.com. We're always happy to hear from you ✉️ Hope to see many of you there! #RebootDevelopBlue #AGPatReboot #GamesIndustry #IndieDev #GameDev #ScoutingGames
Agora Gaming Partners attended the Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show press conference in Bangkok 🇹🇭 – reinforcing our long-standing partnership with Gamescom Asia, one of the most impactful B2B platforms in the games industry across Southeast Asia. Our team, represented by Tidus Wong and Pontus Mahler, joined industry leaders as Thailand was announced the Official Partner Country for Gamescom 2025 and the launch of Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show in October 2025. At AGP, we’re proud to support cross-border growth and connect global investors, publishers, and game studios through key industry events like Gamescom Asia. #AgoraGamingPartners #GamescomAsia #GameDevAsia #ThailandGameShow #B2BGames #GamingIndustry #GameInvestment #AGP
Agora Gaming Partners was present at the Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show press conference in Bangkok 🇹🇭 – further deepening our close collaboration with Gamescom Asia, a key partner in growing the games industry across Asia. With Tidus Wong and Pontus Mahler representing AGP, we joined global stakeholders as Thailand was named the Official Partner Country for Gamescom 2025 and a new Gamescom event was announced in Bangkok for October 2025. AGP is proud to support regional ecosystems, scale global studios, and help shape the future of the games business across Southeast Asia. #AgoraGamingPartners #GamescomAsia #GamingBusiness #SEA #GameDev #B2BGaming #CrossBorderGrowth
At Agora Gaming Partners, we’re committed to driving cross-border collaboration in the games industry – and this week’s Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show press conference in Bangkok 🇹🇭 was another step forward. With AGP’s Tidus Wong and Pontus Mahler attending, we celebrated two major announcements: Thailand as the Official Partner Country for Gamescom 2025, and the launch of Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show, coming to Bangkok in October 2025. We’re proud to support key platforms that connect Southeast Asia’s gaming talent with global opportunities. #AGP #AgoraGamingPartners #GamescomAsia #ThailandGameShow #GamingIndustry #GameInvestment #AsiaGamesMarket
Back from GDC and running on fumes 😮‍💨, but our hearts (and calendars) are full. This year was something else. Over 300 meetings between the five of us – from deep dives to chance hallway chats, casual coffees to fancy dinners. GDC 2025 turned out to be our most fruitful one yet, and we’ve come home with more work than we know what to do with – just the way we like it. We were supposed to host a small mixer for about 20 people but word got out, and over 60 showed up. So yeah… it kind of turned into a full-blown side event (very fancy!). It was all thrown together at the last minute, and we definitely missed many people we would’ve loved to have there. Next time, we’ll do it properly - promise 🤞 Normally, we’d fill this post with shoutouts and tags, but there were just too many of you. So here’s a heartfelt, collective thank you 🙏 to everyone we met, reconnected with, shared ideas and laughs with. See you out there - soon
🚀 Exciting News from Agora Gaming Partners! 🚀 Our co-founder, Jacques, will be a speaker at the upcoming IndieGameBusiness Sessions—the industry’s longest-running video game conference for publishers and developers! 🎤 Jacques will deliver a session on "Finance and Deal Making," covering essential insights into M&A, fundraising, valuation, and negotiation—critical knowledge for any studio founder or business leader navigating the complexities of the games industry. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Jacques will break down the M&A and fundraising process, providing a clear roadmap for developers and publishers looking to secure funding or explore acquisitions. He’ll highlight common pitfalls and share real-world examples to help attendees avoid costly mistakes. The session will also cover how companies are evaluated, explaining key valuation principles and how to interpret financial metrics beyond the surface level. Finally, Jacques will discuss core negotiation principles, offering insights on how to approach and structure deals effectively. 📅 Event Details: 📍 IndieGameBusiness Sessions 🗓️ February 19-20, 2025 🌍 Virtual Event This conference is a must-attend for anyone in game publishing, business development, or studio leadership. If you haven't registered yet, don’t miss out! 🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indiegamebusiness-sessions-feb-2025-powered-by-the-powell-group-tickets-1087244971979?aff=oddtdtcreator #IGB #GameFunding #GameBusiness #Finance #Publishing #MergersAndAcquisitions #GameDevelopment #IndieGameBusiness #AgoraGamingPartners
We're thrilled to announce the 16 incredible studios selected for the ❄️ Arctic Game Dev 2025 Showcase! 🎉✨ These talented teams will present their projects on January 29th, the second day of the B2B event in #Umea. 🕹️🌟 Imperial Playgrounds Can Games Studio Odd Dreams Digital D-Pad Studio MVRX games Snowcastle Games Snow Leaf Studios Panda Cat Games Ltd GIBBET GAMES Silkroad Studios CozyNest Silent Factory CRG DM Studios Turborilla Dusty Robot #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #GameIndustry #GameShowcase #ArcticGameDev #B2BGaming #GameDevelopers #IndieDevCommunity #solodev #indiegamedev
Back in October 2024, Agora Gaming Partners had the incredible opportunity to partner with Koelnmesse Pte Ltd to support and help run gamescom asia. It was an unforgettable experience, and as we look ahead to exciting projects in the future, we’d like to take a moment to revisit those amazing memories - especially with the official gamescom asia Aftermovie just released! 🎥✨ The event brought together an incredible global community, and here are some highlights our partners should be especially proud of: 🌍 40,000+ attendees from 78 countries 🏢 177 exhibiting companies and country pavilions 🎮 120+ games available to demo 📰 154 members of the press covering the event 📲 218 influencers and content creators It was an honour to be part of such a dynamic and impactful event, and we’re grateful for the trust Koelnmesse placed in us. Once again, thank you, and hats off to the entire gamescom asia crew for pulling off such an incredible event! Special shoutout to Prakash Ramajillu and Elaine Choo - your dedication and hard work made all the difference. Check out the aftermovie here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3A9f6ebxro Here’s to more moments like these and to continuing to grow the industry together! #gamescomasia #AgoraGamingPartners #GameIndustry #Partnerships #EventHighlights #GameDev #IndieGame #IndieDev #GameDevelopment #GameArt