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Codemasters

Software·UK·Exited 2021·Held 16yr
Entry
2005
Hold
16yr
Exit
2021

Who owns Codemasters?

Codemasters is a British Software company, now owned by Electronic Arts, which acquired it in 2021 from Balderton Capital.

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Balderton Capital
Investor
Balderton Capital
Balderton Capital V · 2014 · VC

Key facts

HQUK
SectorSoftware
Websitethecodemastersarchive.co.uk
Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
Electronic Arts
Exit Year
2021

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Questions

Who owns Codemasters?

Codemasters is now owned by Electronic Arts, which acquired it in 2021 from Balderton Capital.

When did Electronic Arts acquire Codemasters?

Electronic Arts acquired Codemasters in 2021, buying from Balderton Capital.

Who did Codemasters sell to?

Balderton Capital sold Codemasters to Electronic Arts in 2021 (Trade Sale).

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