Swiss Keleops AG Acquires Kotaku and Strengthens its US Presence

Keleops has announced that it has completed the full acquisition of Kotaku from G/O Media. One year after acquiring Gizmodo, the company is strengthening its US presence.

No details have been disclosed about the purchase price paid by Kotaku. Keleops merely stated that it was an all-cash asset deal. "We are thrilled to welcome the entire Kotaku team to Keleops," says Jean-Guillaume Kleis, CEO and co-founder of Keleops. "Kotaku isn’t just a brand – it’s a home for gamers and a place where the culture keeps moving forward. We are honored to shape its future and make such an iconic gaming brand part of our family, as part of our bold vision for Keleops and ongoing U.S. expansion."

For the Zug-based company, the acquisition of Kotaku is a strategic move for several reasons. Firstly, Kotaku contributes to Keleops' reach with over 3 million monthly visitors, according to the company. Kaleops' various brands reach over 40 million unique users per month. Secondly, the Kotaku acquisition strengthens its presence in the United States. Kaleops acquired the Gizmodo portal just one year ago. Since then, its global audience has quadrupled.

"Organic growth and strategic acquisitions are fundamental for us to stay ahead of the game," Kleis adds. "This sets us apart and creates real long-term value for our audience and partners. We remain committed to our bold expansion plan, looking for new opportunities and expanding our portfolio, with a clear goal of being world-class in the tech media landscape."

The acquisition of Kotaku continues a steady trend of change in the international gaming media landscape. In March, Gunzilla Games announced its acquisition of Game Informer, along with plans to revive the brand. A month later, Gina Joseph and Dean Takahashi announced that they were going independent with GamesBeat. In 2024, IGN bought Gamer Network, and Informa merged its digital business, which included Game Developer, with TechTarget.

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