Who owns a large stake of Epic Games?
The million-dollar question! In recent times, Epic Games has gained massive recognition and success with their games such as Fortnite and Unreal Engine. Let’s dive into who has significant stakes in this innovative tech firm.
Major Shareholders: The Top Three
In December 2022, Epic Games reported the exact proportion of ownership held by its two majority shareholders:
- Tim Sweeney: 59% (>50%) – CEO, Founder, and Major shareholder with a significant majority ownership, making him the driving force behind Epic Games’ growth strategy and vision.
- Tencent Holding Limited (40% stake): A Chinese conglomerate operating at the forefront of gaming, AI, finance, and other innovative ventures.
- Sony Interactive Entertainment: holds an approximate 4.9% stake
Other Key Shareholders and Equity Arrangements
• Founders’ Investment Company: 5.6%
• Kirkbi Inc (): 3%
• Activision Blizzard (through subsidiaries):
• Ubisoft
• Platinum Games
• Maruvous Inc
• Craft Ventures
• Accel
• Norwest Venture Partners (5% each)
Table of Major Shareholders:
| Name | % Stak | Type of Investm |
| Tim Sweeney | > 50% (59%) | P |
| Tencent Holdings Lt | 40%) | I |
| Sony Inerative Enertia Ent | >9% | I |
| Ffunders Invemtm Cop | >2 | I |
| Kirchi Inc | I | |
| o activision Blizzard (subdiaties) | %] | I |