Company Rovio Entertainment, creator of the popular computer game «Angry Birds», in negotiations with interested investors to obtain financing in the amount of $ 1.2 billion.
It is reported that cash flow will be used for the further development of projects such as «Angry Birds» film, opening new offices outside of his native Finland and enhance retail sales in China and other emerging markets.
Peter Vesterbacka said that the brand Angry Birds in the spring was the third in China in terms of copying, second only to Disney and Hello Kitty. The company now aims to strengthen its position in China to make its mark in the country, the leading brand for entertainment industry.
In this March Rovio has received funding of $ 42 million from investors, including Atomico (co-founder of one company Skype) and company investor of Facebook Accel Partners.
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