# Lionhead Studios: Computer games, Guildford,, United Kingdom

> Lionhead Studios: Lionhead Studios was a British video game developer founded in 1997 by Peter Molyneux and others. Based in Guildford,, United Kingdom.

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# Lionhead Studios

Lionhead Studios was a British video game developer founded in 1997 by Peter Molyneux and others.

Funding reported Last round: Venture (Round not Specified)

Computer games Guildford,, United Kingdom

Company summary

- **Founded:** 1996 30 years old
- **Team:** 240 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** 2M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Venture (Round not Specified) Jul 2014

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## About Lionhead Studios

Lionhead Studios was a British video game developer founded in 1997 by Peter Molyneux and others.

Based in Guildford, England, the studio became well-known for its creative and choice-driven games, particularly the Fable series, Black & White, and The Movies. In 2006, Lionhead was acquired by Microsoft and continued to develop innovative titles until its closure in 2016. The studio was recognized for its experimental approach to game design, focusing on player choice and engagement. Lionhead's legacy includes a reputation as one of the UK's most creative game studios, contributing significantly to the gaming landscape with its unique and ambitious projects.

## What company datasets say Lionhead Studios raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **2M** in the source's currency

Last round **Venture (Round not Specified)**

Last round size **2M**

Last round date **Jul 2014**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Computer games
- **Industry code:** NAICS 51211, 51321, SIC 7371, 7372
- **Region:** England
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/lionhead-studios)

## How it ended, so far

Exit

Exit Buyer Price When

Acquired [Microsoft](https://millionrounds.com/fund/microsoft) undisclosed Apr 2006

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