15 January 2016
New Investors Join Board Of Atom Republic
Some great news from a business supported by Start Up Woking and currently based in the C21 Incubator in Export House.
Woking (United Kingdom), January 14 2016 - British developer, Atom Republic, makers of virtual theme park Atom Universe, has acquired two new investors - Nick Scott, a partner in Capitalise Assets, and Pip Burley, CEO of Excelsior and the man behind TV hits The Darling Buds of May and A Touch of Frost. Burley and Scott have joined CEO Tanguy Dewavrin, Alex Grona and Patrick OLuanaigh on the board.
As an early investor in nDreams, one of the worlds pioneering developers in VR, Burley is no stranger to the industry. I have been hugely impressed by the teams creativity and commitment as they perfect Atom Universe pre-launch. It is already looking spectacular and getting better by the day. Its exciting to be coming on board at this time, said Scott. I have no doubt that gamers are in for a major treat. Atom Universe is going to be absorbing and compulsive.
Patrick OLuanaigh, CEO of nDreams and a non-exec director of Atom Republic, said: They are building a fantastic team and it is good to have Pip and Nick in there. Having worked for years on Playstation Home, I think Atom Universe represents the next evolution of the virtual word and Im really excited to see how it is progressing.
Atom Universe Early Access is due to be rolled out in Q1 2016.
About Atom RepublicFounded in 2012 by Tanguy Dewavrin, Atom Republic is a developer and publishing studio focusing on innovative online games, virtual worlds and creatures. Their flagship title, Atom Universe, is a free-to-play 3D virtual theme park featuring thrilling rides and mini games as well as advanced social interaction, due for release in 2016 on PC and PS4.
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