TIGA Calls for the Launch of a Games Investment Fund - Seite 3

Dr Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO, said:

"Access to finance is the most persistent challenge for many UK games studios. TIGA's plan for a Games Investment Fund would enable developers to access finance more easily, promote the creation of new IP and build up the UK video games industry. The matched funding criteria would multiply investment and employment in the industry. The GIF would also promote investment in capital, skills and innovation, all factors which contribute to productivity growth.

"A similar scheme in Finland operated by the agency Tekes has provided financial support to over one fifth of the entire Finnish games industry's studio population. The scheme has also more than paid for itself: for every euro invested in the games industry by Tekes, a return ranging from nine to 26 euros has been generated."

About TIGA

TIGA is the network for games developers and digital publishers and the trade association representing the video games industry. Our core purpose is to strengthen the games development and digital publishing sector. We achieve this by campaigning for the industry in the corridors of power, championing the industry in the media and helping our members commercially.

TIGA is intent on building an enduring organisation which continually improves; a business that will make a significant impact on the games industry and so benefit our membership and the wider economy. Since 2010, TIGA has won 24 business awards, an achievement which reflects TIGA's drive for improvement and to meet best practice.

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