Miniclip - About the company
Miniclip is an acquired company based in Neuchatel (Switzerland), founded in 2001. It operates as a Video game developer and publisher focusing on web and mobile games. The company has 872 active competitors, including 35 funded and 30 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Steam, N-Dream AG and Kast.
Company Details
Video game developer and publisher focusing on web and mobile games. It has developed and published multiple games including Football Strike Multiplayer Soccer, Soccer Stars, Agar.io, and 8 Ball Pool for Android, iOS, Windows, and Facebook platforms. It also allows the gamers to search and play the games based on the genre and platform. It generates revenue through advertisements and in-app purchases.
- Website
- miniclip.com
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2001
Location
Neuchatel, Switzerland
Stage
Acquired
Ranked
2nd among 872 active competitors
Employee Count
1,637 as on Sep 30, 2026
Exit Details
Acquired by Tencent (Feb 18, 2015)
Miniclip's acquisition details
Miniclip got acquired by Tencent on Feb 18, 2015.
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Miniclip's funding and investors
Miniclip is a funded company.
Miniclip's founders and board of directors
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Miniclip has 1,637 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Miniclip's employee count trend over the years:
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Miniclip's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Miniclip include Steam, N-Dream AG and Kast. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Miniclip, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Steam 2003, Bellevue (United States), Funding Raised | Online social gaming platform for PC games | - | 64/100 | |
2nd | Miniclip 2001, Neuchatel (Switzerland), Acquired | Video game developer and publisher focusing on web and mobile games | - | - | 71/100 |
3rd | N-Dream AG 1997, Zurich (Switzerland), Acquired | N-Dream AG | $3.23M | 55/100 | |
4th | Kast 2015, Walnut (United States), Funding Raised | Operator of a platform for synchronized remote viewing and communication | - | 55/100 | |
5th | Operator of a platform providing instant-play games across multiple categories | $4.99M | 51/100 | ||
6th | Gaming platform for mobile and browser-based games | - | - | 50/100 | |
7th | Armor Games 2005, California (United States), Unfunded | Free online games platform offering diverse genres and community features | - | - | 50/100 |
8th | One More Multiverse 2019, Boston (United States), Series A | Web-based social gaming and game creation platform. | $17.6M | 49/100 | |
9th | Blockchain-based gaming platform | - | 48/100 | ||
10th | Game Jolt 2008, Austin (United States), Seed | Online gaming platform offering arcade-style multiplayer games | $2.6M | 47/100 |
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Miniclip's Investments and acquisitions
Miniclip has made 4 investments in companies including Bunch and Bunch. Miniclip has also acquired 13 companies including Lessmore and Easybrain.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
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Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
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Mar 04, 2025 | Acquisition | 2021 | Eschelbronn (Germany) | |
Nov 14, 2024 | Acquisition | 2016 | Limassol (Cyprus) | |
Apr 10, 2024 | Acquisition | 2003 | Hove (United Kingdom) |
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Reports related to Miniclip
Here is the latest report on Miniclip's sector:
News related to Miniclip
Media has covered Miniclip for a total of 2 events in the last 1 year, 1 of them has been about company updates and 1 about partnerships.
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Miniclip spins out mobile ad platform AdSurge into standalone companyPocket Gamer•Oct 14, 2026•Miniclip
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LG Electronics Expands Free Gaming Ecosystem, Bringing 8 Ball Pool to TV ScreensWebwire•Oct 05, 2026•LG, Miniclip
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PowerWash Simulator dev FuturLab acquired by MiniclipGame Developer•Dec 11, 2024•Miniclip, Simulator, FuturLab, Lewis Silkin
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Miniclip’s $1.2 Billion Acquisition of EasybrainGlobal Legal Chronicle•Nov 25, 2024•Miniclip, Embracer Group
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Miniclip purchases Easybrain from Embracer for $1.2bnPocket Gamer•Nov 14, 2024•Miniclip, Embracer Group, Easybrain
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Miniclip move into PC and console publishing with FuturLab partnershipPocket Gamer•Apr 10, 2024•FuturLab, Miniclip
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Frameplay appoints Tencent veteran Jurgen Post as chairman of boardPocket Gamer•Mar 07, 2023•Frameplay, Tencent, Miniclip, SEGA Europe
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