Award-winning games studio, Nomad Games unlocks next phase of expansion with Creative UK’s Creative Growth Finance fund

• Nomad Games, winner of the TIGA Games Industry Awards in 2018 and 2019, has received a £400k investment from Creative Growth Finance 

•  The funds will support ongoing delivery of Talisman Digital Edition 5 and its expansions

• This builds on an earlier Creative UK investment, which helped Nomad Games to launch the original version of Talisman in 2013 

Today, Thursday 5 June, Creative UK is delighted to share the news that its landmark investment fund, Creative Growth Finance has invested over £400k into award-winning games studio, Nomad Games, to support the company’s next phase of expansion and product development. 

Based in Lymm, Cheshire, Nomad Games is a specialist digital studio that adapts classic board games into digital experiences, including Talisman, Catan, the Fighting Fantasy games by Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson, plus a range of titles by the Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG).  

The new investment is a blend of debt and equity and will support the delivery of Talisman Digital Edition 5, including new expansions in partnership with global games and toy brand Hasbro. It will also enable Nomad to begin developing new licensed IPs, expanding its portfolio and revenue potential. 

This is not the first time Creative UK has partnered with Nomad Games – in 2013, a £50,000 loan from Creative England (now part of Creative UK) helped the company launch Talisman on STEAM, iOS and Android, establishing it as a pioneering name in the digital tabletop space and sparking sustained growth.   

Hannah Upton, Investment Manager at Creative UK commented:

We are proud to deepen our relationship with Nomad Games with this latest investment. Having supported the company through its earlier stages, we’ve seen first-hand the strength of their team, the quality of their games, and their ability to carve out a strong position in the digital tabletop gaming space – an area of the industry that continues to see growth and innovation. This investment reflects our continued confidence in their vision and growth and the expanding opportunities within the gaming sector. We’re excited to be part of their next chapter.

Don Whiteford, Founder & CEO at Nomad Games also commented:

Through its history, Creative UK has been a steady and reliable backer for Nomad Games Limited, which has now reached a pivotal growth point. It makes sense for Creative UK to be on board for the long ride, hence this exceptional equity investment step. The videogames business is evolving in new ways and collaboration that brings together a wide range of expertise is essential for navigating the new industry landscape. With Creative UK behind us, we will reinforce and grow our position to build new levels of value for all involved.

Jackie Boyd, Portfolio Manager at Creative UK commented:

Nomad Games’ journey from launching Talisman over a decade ago to now delivering its fifth digital edition shows just how well they’ve balanced their creative vision with long-term strategy. Securing a working relationship with a company like Hasbro is further testament to their ambition and credibility. It’s been a pleasure for Creative UK to support them from the beginning and to now help power this next chapter.

For further information on Creative Growth Finance and the fund’s eligibility criteria please visit www.wearecreative.uk/support/creative-enterprise/investment/creativegrowthfinance

Click here to learn more about Talisman Digital Edition 5 – now available on Steam.

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