Tencent are looking to add even more power to their video game publishing empire as they are currently trading shares with Norwegian KGJ Capital AS to acquire 29% of Funcom. This would make them the majority shareholder of the company.
Rui Casais, CEO of Funcom, said in the press release:
“We are very pleased to see Tencent come in as the largest shareholder of Funcom. Tencent has a reputation for being a responsible long-term investor, and for its renowned operational capabilities in online games.The insight, experience, and knowledge that Tencent will bring is of great value to us and we look forward to working closely with them as we continue to develop great games and build a successful future for Funcom.”
Funcom are best known for creating games such as Conan Exiles, Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden, and The Secret World.
