FunPlus

FunPlus, a global game developer and publisher, located its global headquarters in the Greater Zurich Area. The company chose the region because of the reliable and open environment in Switzerland, its strong universities, the attractiveness for international talent, the excellent quality of life and the developing gaming ecosystem.

FunPlus is one of the largest privately held companies in all of gaming. Founded in 2010, it is a global creator of interactive entertainment experiences powered by technology, with cross-platform game development and IP creation at its core. FunPlus is an organization that fosters top industry talent, with more than 2,000 team members based in offices and studios across three continents. Aside from its headquarters in Switzerland, FunPlus operates in China, Singapore, Spain, and Portugal.

These talented creative teams are well-known for developing hugely popular cross-platform titles including State of Survival, King of Avalon, Guns of Glory, Stormshot, Sea of Conquest, and DC: Dark Legion.

FunPlus is the second-largest games company present in Switzerland and the first leading global games company to have its headquarters in the country.

The company is also active in esports as the founder of FunPlus Phoenix (FPX), one of the leading global esports teams, and the 2019 League of Legends World Champions. FPX has two top-ranked all-European esports teams playing CS:GO and Valorant.

The location in Switzerland, a country that is neutral, reliable and open to the world, aligns well with the nature of the company, which links people together from all over the world without obstacles.

Chris Petrovic - Chief Business Officer of FunPlus

The Greater Zurich Area is the center for global activities

Under the corporate entity name FunPlus International AG, Chief Business Officer Chris Petrovic manages growth and expansion activities in Western markets from the global headquarters in Zug. The company states that Europe and the USA are their largest markets and regions with great continued growth potential. The location in Switzerland, a country that is neutral, reliable, and open to the world, also aligns well with the nature of the company, which links people together from all over the world without obstacles.

Various key global management functions are based in Zug, such as corporate strategy, IP management, business development, global communications, human resources and legal teams. In 2022, CBO Chris Petrovic shared in an interview with 20 Minuten, one of the biggest news outlets in Switzerland, the advantages of having their headquarters in Zug.

Read the interview (German)

FunPlus decided on the Greater Zurich Area in particular because of its attractiveness for internationally oriented skilled workers. The reason for this is not just the excellent quality of life but also the dynamic gaming ecosystem in the region. Innovative gaming companies, a large talent pool based on excellent universities, and the business-friendly environment all indicate this. These advantages give FunPlus the option of also conducting research and development in Zug in the medium term.

Having our HQ based in Switzerland puts us at the heart of Europe, ensuring us access to the best partners, start-ups and trends, to the benefit of our communities of players and our fellow FunPlus team members around the world.

Bob Slinn - VP Business Development of FunPlus

www.funplus.com

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