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Frontier Developments

Consumer Services · Milton, United Kingdom · Founded 1994 · IPO 2013

Develops and publishes games MoreLess

Frontier Developments is a prominent independent developer and publisher of video games, specializing in creating immersive and high-quality games for PC and console platforms. Founded in 1994 by David Braben, the company has a rich history in the gaming industry, known for its innovative and creative management simulation games. Frontier's portfolio includes critically acclaimed titles such as Elite Dangerous, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, Jurassic World Evolution, and Jurassic World Evolution 2, each offering players captivating and authentic worlds.

The company serves a diverse range of clients, including casual gamers, simulation enthusiasts, and fans of franchise-based games. Operating in the highly competitive video game market, Frontier differentiates itself through its commitment to creativity, innovation, and authenticity. The business model primarily revolves around the development and sale of video games, with revenue generated from game sales, downloadable content (DLC), and in-game purchases.

Frontier utilizes a combination of industry-standard development tools and its proprietary Cobra technology to create its games. This state-of-the-art technology has been continuously developed and refined since 1988, enabling the company to implement cutting-edge techniques and tools, supplemented by licensed middleware for specific uses.

Keywords: video games, PC, console, simulation games, immersive gameplay, high-quality, innovation, Cobra technology, David Braben, independent developer.

Valuation $172M
Revenue $139M
EBITDA $54M

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Frontier Developments's talent

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Employees mapped 633 incl. 2 AI specialists
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Key operators 22 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

1 investor on Frontier Developments's cap table

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Series B+ 1 investor entered at this stage

Global footprint

Where Frontier Developments has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
15 countries with
team presence
🇬🇧 United Kingdom96.3%
🇸🇪 Sweden0.6%
🇩🇪 Germany0.4%
🇱🇻 Latvia0.2%
🇭🇰 Hong Kong0.2%
Top 5 of 15 shown
Web traffic by country
630K monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States23.3%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom16.6%
🏳️ Russian Federation6.1%
🇳🇱 Netherlands5.5%
🇩🇪 Germany5.3%
Top 5 markets shown

Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Frontier Developments

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