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Mojang Studios

Mojang Studios

Acquired Subsidiary

Mojang Studios is a Swedish video game developer best known for creating the sandbox game Minecraft.

HQ
Stockholm, SE
Founded
2009
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Founded in 2009 by Markus Persson, Jakob Porsér, and Carl Manneh, Mojang Studios rose to global prominence with the success of Minecraft, which became the best-selling video game of all time. The studio focuses on developing and expanding the Minecraft franchise through various titles and platforms.

In 2014, the company was acquired by Microsoft for $2.5 billion and integrated into Xbox Game Studios. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Mojang continues to operate as a subsidiary, overseeing the ongoing development of the Minecraft universe.

Mojang Studios - M & A Snapshot

Open M & A

  • Microsoft

    Acquired Mojang Studios • $2.5B • Nov 6, 2014

Mojang Studios - Products & Services

  • Minecraft logo

    Minecraft

    Minecraft is a sandbox video game developed by Mojang Studios.

    Competing Products

    Roblox logo

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Mojang Studios - Quick Facts

Who are Mojang Studios' competitors?

Companies similar to Mojang Studios include Roblox, Embark Studios, Minecraftly and Mountaintop Studios.

When was Mojang Studios founded?

Mojang Studios was founded in 2009.

Where is Mojang Studios' headquarters located?

Mojang Studios' headquarters is located in Stockholm, SE.

When was Mojang Studios' last funding round?

Mojang Studios' most recent funding round was for $2.5B (USD) in September 2014.

How much has Mojang Studios raised to-date?

As of Sep 15, 2014, Mojang Studios has raised a total of $2.5B (USD).

Mojang Studios - Classification

Industry
  • Gaming
Ownership
  • Acquired Subsidiary
Model
  • Studio
Revenue
  • Product Sales
Customer
  • B2C