Virtuos is a games services company focused on external development of core content for triple‑A console and PC games, operating an art division and a game division. It delivers increasingly complex, in‑engine, playable assets (about 80% of delivered work is in‑engine) and has expanded into deeper co‑development roles. The group reports more than 2,300 game developers across 13 locations and roughly 2,500 employees, and it has worked on over 1,300 projects for major publishers and franchises. Virtuos works with 18 of the top 20 digital entertainment companies and has contributed to high‑profile games and films. Revenue accelerated in recent years—up 35% in 2020 and growing close to 50% in the following year—driven by higher‑value services and longer client engagements. Future plans include taking on more gameplay, design and engineering responsibilities and expanding studios in key game‑making cities while continuing talent development and diversity initiatives. Virtuos is a video game content production company that specializes in game development and AAA 3D art production for console and mobile titles. It employs about 1,500 full-time professionals and has delivered content for over 1,100 projects, serving 18 of the top 20 digital entertainment companies worldwide. Founded in 2004 and based in Singapore, the company operates studios in China, Vietnam, Canada, France, Japan, Ireland and the United States. Recent projects include the enhanced version of Rockstar’s L.A. Noire for Switch, PS4, Xbox One and VR, and the remastering of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. Virtuos plans to use the new funding to expand operations and pursue a buy-and-build strategy, including expanding existing studios and acquiring complementary businesses. The company also plans to set up a new headquarters and R&D center in Singapore. Virtuos specializes in producing 3D art and providing game development services for console and mobile platforms. The company intends to use the Series B proceeds to grow its expertise in the latest game development and art techniques and to build tools that facilitate integration with client teams. The amount raised in the round was not disclosed. Led by CEO Gilles Langourieux, Virtuos operates studios and offices in Shanghai, Chengdu, Xian, Saigon, Vancouver, San Francisco, Paris and Tokyo. It employs more than 1,000 staff representing 15 nationalities. Clients include 15 of the top 20 digital entertainment companies worldwide as well as renowned independent studios.

Total raised

$165M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Oct 2021