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ForthStar

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Videogames developer and publisher

Manchester, United KingdomFounded 2023Consumer Services

Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2024

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About ForthStar

ForthStar, a mobile games studio, was established in Manchester, UK, in 2023 by Paul Gouge and Alex Rigby. The founders are notable for their previous venture, Playdemic, which created the highly successful mobile game "Golf Clash" and was acquired by Electronic Arts for $1.4 billion in 2021. Their background in creating a commercially successful free-to-play game directly informs the strategy of ForthStar.

The company focuses on developing free-to-play mobile games with mass appeal and engaging core mechanics. The business model is centered around the free-to-play format, where revenue is generated through in-app purchases and advertising. The target market is the global audience for casual mobile gaming.

In January 2024, ForthStar secured a significant seed investment of $10 million (£7.85 million) led by Griffin Gaming Partners. This funding is aimed at expanding the development team and supporting the creation of their initial game titles. The company has established its headquarters in Altrincham.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2023
Headquarters: Manchester, United Kingdom
Employees: 23
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 82.5/100
Industry: Gaming
Sub-industry: Mobile Gaming, Console & PC Gaming
Sector: Consumer Services, uk is8 creative industries
Client focus: b2c
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Funding history

1 recorded event

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
SEEDOther financing	Jan 2024	$10M	$42M	Griffin Gaming Partners	↗

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ForthStar website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for ForthStar is 1.4K monthly website visits, up 154.5% over the last three months. ForthStar's team grew 15% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits1.4K 3-month web change+154.5% 1-year team growth+15%

Monthly website visitsDec 2023–Jul 2026

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