Playfish sold for up to $400 million


US video games publisher Electronic Arts has bought Playfish, a social gaming company backed by Accel Partners and Index Ventures, for $275 million (£170 million) in cash, plus $25 million in share options. A further $100 million could be paid if the company hits financial targets (Source: BBC)

Nick Britton

Nick Britton

Nick was the Managing Editor for growthbusiness.co.uk when it was owned by Vitesse Media, before moving on to become Head of Investment Group and Editor at What Investment and thence to Head of Intermediary...

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