Game Republic member and award-winning studio Radical Forge has succeeded in raising £2.6 million to grow its team. The funding has come via the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II–Mercia Equity Finance.
Thanks to the investment the studio will be able to launch chaotic physics-based farming sim Southfield and is looking to make around 15 new hires so it can take on new and bigger contracts alongside bringing Southfield to market.
“Well, we did it. We are beyond happy to say that we’ve secured funding to help us build Radical Forge into the company we want it to be and bring everyone along with us on the journey,” said studio CEO Bruce Slater in a press release.
Mercia investment director Chris McCourt said providing funding to Radical Forge will deliver another boost to Middlesbrough’s burgeoning game industry.
“Radical Forge are a talented team with a vibrant culture that has helped them attract and retain skilled developers,” he added. “We believe the current environment holds real opportunities for the business. With many of the big players in the industry downsizing their teams, they have the chance to attract top talent, expand their skills base and win larger and more complex projects.”
Jamie Sefton, MD of Game Republic said “I could not be happier for Bruce and the team. Radical Forge are a fantastic team and Bruce goes above and beyond to support new game devs too, most recently advising participants in our Skills Bootcamp. I look forward to congratulating him and the team at GaMaYo on 21st November, where the studio is once again up for an Award.”
Game Republic interviewed Bruce Slater in January 2024 which you can read here
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