Haymaker VFX buys Sweden's SWISS, adding a Stockholm base
What's the deal? Haymaker VFXDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has acquired SWISSDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, the Stockholm visual effects and animation studio behind Volvo TrucksDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →' The Epic Split , which won two Grand Prix at Cannes Lions. Terms were not disclosed. SWISS's artists and creative team join HaymakerDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, while the SWISS brand stays.
Who's who? Founded in 2002, SWISS built its name in high-end advertising, working with directors, agencies and brands in Sweden and abroad. Haymaker, founded by Alex Hansson, is an independent studio spanning advertising, entertainment and immersive work, with operations in Gothenburg and Los Angeles; recent credits include Prime Video's Fallout Season 2 and The Wizard of Oz at SphereDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →.
By the numbers: The acquisition expands Haymaker's presence in Stockholm. The studio has recorded three straight years of growth, with revenue up roughly 57% between 2024 and 2025, and has invested in technology and pipeline development, including AI tools where they improve workflows.
What's the endgame? Hansson framed the deal as a push abroad. "Bringing our strengths together gives Haymaker VFX greater creative depth and capacity at a time when we are ready to accelerate our international growth and take on more of the world's most demanding projects, while staying true to the boutique model that defines us," he said.
What changes for clients? Leslie Sorrentino, president, North America, said the aim is more scale without losing the studio's close-knit approach. "Clients increasingly want partners that can stay close and responsive while still having the depth to handle larger, more complex scopes," she said.
The signal: The deal reflects boutique VFX shops bundling together to chase bigger, more complex international briefs across advertising, streaming and immersive formats, while keeping their brands intact. For SWISS, it is a bet that a broader platform beats going it alone.
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