Koch Media invests in online games specialist Infernum

Koch Media, an international producer and distributor of digital entertainment products, is acquiring a significant minority stake in Infernumn Productions AG, the Berlin based online games developer. The investment will be carried out in conjunction with the publishing label Deep Silver.

Infernum Productions AG develops and markets free-to-play games in Europe and North America and the company currently claims more than 1.5 million players. For Koch Media, the decision to invest strategically in the company constitutes an investment in the rapidly growing market of free-to-play games.

For Infernum, the move secures an experienced partner for international rollouts and distribution of future projects, for example the recently licensed triple-A MMO Dragon’s Prophet. Both companies will profit from their complementary focuses in the games sector and harness synergies while continuing to operate independently.

Andreas Weidenhaupt, CEO of Infernum, commented: “We are very happy to have Koch Media at our side now, a partner who is both experienced and visionary, and who will open up brand new opportunities for us with its distribution know-how, its international positioning, and its powerful brands. This cooperation will enable us to take on an even more important role in our rapidly growing market.”

Klemens Kundraitz CEO of Koch Media, commented:  ”We see great opportunities for growth in the area of free-to-play online gaming. Infernum is in an excellent position, having high-quality products and one of the most experienced teams. Through our strategic investment, we want to support Infernum on the way to becoming a leading provider in the free-to-play market, and to participate in the enormous business potential.”

Source: kochmedia.com