Deconstructor of Fun · 18 August 2026 · Operating Insight

The Man Behind Most Gaming Deals

Deconstructor of Fun

Affan Butt, founder of investment bank Aream & Co., shares lessons from advising on 110+ gaming deals worth $40B: relationship-building precedes formal M&A, founders underestimate deal complexity, and the buyer pool has shrunk dramatically, forcing younger studios to sell to a narrowing set of strategics, PE, or sovereign wealth.

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Topics: Gaming · Venture Capital & Startups

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