When was Dontnod founded?

Dontnod was founded in 2008 and raised its 1st funding round 13 years after it was founded.

Where is Dontnod located?

Dontnod is headquartered in Paris, France. It is registered at 61 KNOWSLEY CRESCENT,STOCKPORT,GREATER MANCHESTER,SK1 4JB.

How many employees does Dontnod have?

As of May 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Dontnod is 482.

Is Dontnod a funded company?

Dontnod is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Post IPO round on Jan 28, 2021.

When was the latest funding round of Dontnod?

Dontnod's latest funding was a $***** Post IPO round on Jan 28, 2021, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does Dontnod rank among its competitors?

Dontnod ranks 50th amongst 554 active competitors, of which 34 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Tiny Build Games, which secured an undisclosed amount in Jun, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of Dontnod?

Dontnod's top competitors include Take-Two Interactive, SQUARE ENIX and Starbreeze. Among them, Tiny Build Games secured the most recent funding round in June, 2026.

Dontnod - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Dontnod is a public company based in Paris (France), founded in 2008 by Herve Bonin. It operates as a Developer of narrative video games across multiple platforms and genres. Dontnod has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 554 active competitors, including 34 funded and 64 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Take-Two Interactive, SQUARE ENIX and Starbreeze.

Company Details

Developer of narrative video games across multiple platforms and genres. The company creates original games with meaningful and immersive stories. They self-publish their games and collaborate with other developers. The company partners with studios whose creative vision aligns with their own. They strive to create universal experiences while telling thought-provoking and authentic stories.

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Registered Address: 61 KNOWSLEY CRESCENT,STOCKPORT,GREATER MANCHESTER,SK1 4JB

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2008

Location

Paris, France

Stage

Public

Latest Funding Round

Post IPO, Jan 28, 2021, $*****

Investors

Tencent

Ranked

50^th among 554 active competitors

Employee Count

482 as on May 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Take-Two Interactive & 512 more

Exit Details

Public

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Dontnod is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
DOTNOD LTD CIN: 13418277 , United Kingdom, Active	May 24, 2021	£0 - £1M (As on May 31, 2023)	1 (As on May 31, 2023)

Dontnod got listed on May 30, 2018.

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Dontnod has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Post IPO round on Jan 28, 2021 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Dontnod has 1 institutional investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Dontnod:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jan 28, 2021	3305935	Post IPO	8423641	2189184	7150703	6561294

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The founders of Dontnod is Herve Bonin.

Here are the details of Dontnod's key team members:

Herve Bonin: Founder of Dontnod.
Oskar Guilbert: CEO of Dontnod.

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Dontnod's employee count trend

Dontnod has 482 employees as of May 26. Here is Dontnod's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Dontnod include Take-Two Interactive, SQUARE ENIX and Starbreeze. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Dontnod, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Take-Two Interactive 1993, New York City (United States), Public	Developer of interactive entertainment software, offering various games and services	-	27th Street Capital, Public Investment Fund ... & 3 others	75/100
2nd	SQUARE ENIX 1975, Tokyo (Japan), Public	Developer of entertainment content, including games and related multimedia products	-	Skycatcher	71/100
3rd	Starbreeze 1998, Stockholm (Sweden), Public	Developer of video games and related entertainment products and services	$57.3M	Acer, Smilegate & 2 others	70/100
4th	Ubisoft 1986, France, Public	Developer of video game franchises across multiple platforms and devices	-	Vivendi, Tencent & 6 others	70/100
5th	GungHo Online Entertainment 1998, Chiyoda City (Japan), Public	Developer of online entertainment software, specifically games for various platforms	-	-	68/100
6th	2K games 2005, Novato (United States), Public	Publisher of games	-	-	67/100
7th	Yodo1 2011, Beijing (China), Series B	Mobile game publishing platform	$18M	Singtel Innov8, GGV Capital & 5 others	66/100
8th	Tiny Build Games 2011, Seattle (United States), Public	Developer of video games and publisher for independent development teams	$18.8M	Makers Fund, Griffin Gaming Partners	65/100
9th	505 Games 2007, Calabasas (United States), Unfunded	Video game publisher	-	-	65/100
10th	Raw Fury 2015, San Francisco (United States), Acquired	Publisher of PC-based casual mobile games	$6.22M	Nordisk Games, Loot Spawn & 3 others	64/100
50th	Dontnod 2008, Paris (France), Public	Developer of narrative video games across multiple platforms and genres	-	Tencent	46/100