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JetSynthesys acquires hit mobile game EverMerge from Big Fish Games

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Date
Company
JetSynthesys
What it does
Digital entertainment and gaming company
Kind
Acquisition
Founded
2014
Sector
Consumer Internet & Media

What they do

JetSynthesys was founded in 2014 and operates in over 180 countries

What happened

It acquired the casual mobile puzzle game EverMerge for an undisclosed amount from Big Fish Games

Why it matters

The company plans to expand the game into India while retaining its existing development team

The details

  • JetSynthesys has acquired full ownership of the mobile game EverMerge from Big Fish Games Inc.
  • Big Fish Games is a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited, which sold the title.
  • The financial details of this transaction remain undisclosed between the two parties.
  • JetSynthesys has already migrated the game globally to its own iOS and Google Play stores.
  • The acquisition includes the retention of the existing EverMerge team for ongoing operations.
  • Indian talent will be integrated across engineering functions to support the game's development.
  • This move follows past investments in entities like Skyesports and Nautilus Mobile by JetSynthesys.
  • The company previously acquired a majority stake in the creator monetisation platform Fanory.

The bigger picture

  • EverMerge generated over $350 million in lifetime revenue since its launch five years ago.
  • The game is one of the top 100 earners among all mobile games worldwide.
  • Most of its players come from the US and Western Europe.
  • JetSynthesys aims to scale the title across developed Western markets using data-driven strategies.
  • Expansion into high-growth regions including India is a key part of the new strategy.

About the business

  • JetSynthesys focuses on digital interactive entertainment and video gaming sectors worldwide.
  • Its operations span video gaming, esports, and various forms of digital content creation.
  • The company maintains a presence in more than 180 countries around the globe.
  • Rajan Navani serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of the organization.
  • Ryo Shima leads the global gaming division as the Global Gaming CEO.
  • The firm leverages community-led engagement and brand partnerships for user acquisition.
  • Data-driven methods are used to optimize marketing and grow the player base.
  • Past deals include stakes in Skyesports and Nautilus Mobile within the gaming ecosystem.
  • The company integrates Indian engineering talent to support its global product portfolio.

What happens next

  • JetSynthesys plans to scale EverMerge across developed Western markets.
  • The company intends to expand the game into high-growth regions including India.
  • Engineering integration with Indian talent will continue to support development efforts.
  • Community-led engagement strategies will be leveraged for future user growth.

The deal

Type
acquisition

Founders

  • Rajan Navani, Chairman & MD

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