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Jagex Acquired by CVC Capital Partners and Haveli Investments for £900 Million

The deal marks the fourth ownership change in eight years for the RuneScape developer, highlighting its continued success and potential.

  • Jagex, the British developer behind RuneScape, has been acquired by CVC Capital Partners and Haveli Investments for nearly £900 million.
  • The acquisition marks another change in ownership for Jagex, which has seen multiple owners over the past decade.
  • RuneScape, launched in 2001, has generated over $1.5 billion in lifetime revenue and boasts a community of 320 million player accounts.
  • The deal is seen as a positive sign for the UK gaming industry, reflecting confidence in sustainable growth and the value of long-term community engagement.
  • CVC and Haveli aim to support Jagex in creating more
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