When was FromSoftware founded?

FromSoftware was founded in 1986 and raised its 1st funding round 36 years after it was founded.

Where is FromSoftware located?

FromSoftware is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

How many employees does FromSoftware have?

As of Mar 31, 2026, the latest employee count at FromSoftware is 104.

Is FromSoftware a funded company?

FromSoftware is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a PE round on Aug 31, 2022.

When was the latest funding round of FromSoftware?

FromSoftware's latest funding was a $***** PE round on Aug 31, 2022, with participation from 2 investors.

Where does FromSoftware rank among its competitors?

FromSoftware ranks 32nd amongst 531 active competitors, of which 34 are funded. It stands 1st in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Take-Two Interactive, which secured an undisclosed amount in Oct, 2022.

Who are the top competitors of FromSoftware?

FromSoftware's top competitors include Take-Two Interactive, SQUARE ENIX and Starbreeze. Among them, Take-Two Interactive secured the most recent funding round in October, 2022.

FromSoftware - 2026 Company Profile, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Developer of action role-playing, action-adventure, and survival action video games. The company creates single-player and multiplayer gaming experiences. Its products are available on multiple platforms. The company focuses on providing engaging gameplay.

Website: www.fromsoftware.jp/jp/
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Founded Year

1986

Location

Tokyo, Japan

Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$263M in 1 round

Latest Funding Round

PE, Aug 31, 2022, $*****

Investors

Tencent & 1 more

Ranked

32^nd among 531 active competitors

Employee Count

104 as on Mar 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Take-Two Interactive & 494 more

Exit Details

Acquired by KADOKAWA (Apr 28, 2014)

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FromSoftware got acquired by KADOKAWA on Apr 28, 2014.

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FromSoftware has raised a total funding of $263M over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a PE round on Aug 31, 2022 for $*****. 2 investors participated in its latest round. FromSoftware has 2 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of FromSoftware:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Aug 31, 2022	1762478	PE	7655888	6766790	9638752	2969244

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FromSoftware's employee count trend

FromSoftware has 104 employees as of Mar 26. Here is FromSoftware's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of FromSoftware include Take-Two Interactive, SQUARE ENIX and Starbreeze. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of FromSoftware, 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, General Catalyst & 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	-	Tencent, Vivendi & 5 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	GGV Capital, Singtel Innov8 & 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	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
32nd	FromSoftware 1986, Tokyo (Japan), Acquired	Developer of action role-playing, action-adventure, and survival action video games	$263M	Tencent, Sony	54/100