Private Equity
Electronic Arts Nears $50 Billion Deal to Go Private
Videogame giant Electronic Arts is in advanced discussions to be taken private in a deal valued at approximately $50 billion, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal. The potential transaction, which could reshape the gaming industry's landscape, involves negotiations with private equity firms and comes amid broader market volatility in the tech sector. If completed, this would mark one of the largest buyouts in the entertainment software space.
Electronic Arts acquired by private equity in $55 billion deal
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Electronic Arts, the video game publisher behind franchises like FIFA and Madden, has been officially sold to a private equity consortium in a $55 billion transaction. The deal, announced in September 2025, marks a shift from public to private ownership for the company. Industry observers anticipate changes in strategy under new ownership.
Arthur Hayes seeks $250 million for crypto equity fund
Arthur Hayes' family office, Maelstrom, is raising $250 million for a private equity fund aimed at acquiring mid-sized crypto companies. The Maelstrom Equity Fund I targets blockchain service providers to offer traditional investors access amid the market's recovery from the 2022 FTX crash. The fund plans to acquire six firms, each valued between $40 million and $75 million.