Asmodee readies strategic investment into Exploding Kittens

Asmodee is making a strategic investment into Exploding Kittens.

“Exploding Kittens has been a long-time partner of ours, combining amazing creativity and innovation capabilities and the ability to reach a wide audience,” said Stéphane Carville, CEO of Asmodee.

“We are thrilled to join the co-founders and The Chernin Group as shareholders of the business, which will enable us to strengthen our go-to-market strategy in the US and more closely collaborate on game design.”

With this new strategic partnership, the two companies aim to leverage the Exploding Kittens teams’ creative talents and extensive US footprint with Asmodee’s 21 games studios and global distribution network.

“Since the beginning, Exploding Kittens has aimed to inspire people to put down their screens and connect, laugh, and play in the physical world,” said Elan Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of Exploding Kittens.

“Asmodee shares this vision and this new alliance will allow us to leverage their global market expertise and help to expand their hit games’ presence in the US.”

—

To stay in the loop with the latest news, interviews and features from the world of toy and game design, sign up to our weekly newsletter here

More Recent News

Hasbro strikes deal with Playmates to produce and distribute Power Rangers toys

“We are honoured to work with Hasbro on the reimagination of this iconic franchise’s toy line for long-time fans and a new generation of children,” said Karl Aaronian, Playmates’ SVP of Marketing.

Moose Toys debuts Despicable Me collection, including ‘Ultimate Fart Blaster’

“There are a number of ‘firsts’ in this new line that are sure to amuse and entertain fans of all ages,” said Joe Smith, vice president of global and U.S. marketing, licensed brands, Moose Toys.

WildBrain CPLG details Playmobil collabs with Zara, Lyle & Scott and more

“These new collaborations demonstrate the brand’s longstanding reputation for quality and creativity,” said Meike de Vaere, VP Partnerships & Business Development at WildBrain CPLG.

Kids Industries launches suite of services aimed at helping brands “unravel the mysteries of fandom”

“For brands seeking to unravel the mysteries of fandom and unlock unprecedented growth opportunities, this promises to be a game-changer,” said Gary Pope, CEO at KI.

WiT details 2024 WiT Foundation Scholarship

“This program advances WiT’s commitment to foster an industry culture where every woman can thrive,” said Angelina Castro and Kristin Lecour, WiT Scholarship Co-Chairs.

Next month’s Board Game Club to put sustainability in the spotlight with Products of Change

“We’re so looking forward to returning to Century Club for our first Board Game Club night of the year,” said Mary Bobroff, Joint Head of Consumer Campaigns at Playtime PR.