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    Scopely
    Mobile video game publishing

    Scopely

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    "Inspire play"

    Founded 2011 Culver City, California CEO: Walter Driver
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    Walter Driver and Eytan Elbaz established Scopely in Los Angeles during 2011, launching a studio that would eventually dominate the mobile gaming sector. The company operates from Culver City while maintaining significant offices in Barcelona, Spain, alongside locations across North America, Central America, EMEA, and Asia. This global infrastructure supports a business model that mixes original intellectual properties with major licensed franchises.

    The firm gained prominence through titles like Monopoly Go!, which became a financial juggernaut by mid-2026 according to industry reports. Following the acquisition of Niantic's mobile games division in 2025, Scopely also assumed responsibility for publishing Pokémon GO. Leadership includes Co-CEO Javier Ferreira, who oversees the newly integrated operations under the.

    Products & Sub-brands

    Monopoly Go!Pokémon GOStar Trek Fleet CommandRisk Global DominationPokerGOPixel FlowLoom Games

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who owns Scopely?
    Scopely is a privately held company co-founded by Walter Driver and Eytan Elbaz, who currently serve as CEO and Co-CEO respectively.
    Is Scopely still in business?
    Yes, the company remains highly active and profitable, celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2026 while continuing to release major titles like Monopoly Go! and Pokémon GO.
    What is Scopely worth?
    Exact current valuations are private, but the company is considered a market leader driven by the massive revenue of Monopoly Go! and the successful acquisition of Niantic's games division.
    Who is the CEO of Scopely?
    Walter Driver serves as the CEO, working alongside Co-CEO Javier Ferreira who leads the newly integrated Niantic games division.
    Does Scopely make Pokémon GO?
    Yes, Scopely acquired the rights to publish and operate Pokémon GO from Niantic in 2025 and now manages the game's global operations.

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    Company Info

    Founded
    2011
    Founder
    Walter Driver, Eytan Elbaz
    CEO
    Walter Driver
    Headquarters
    Culver City, California
    Industry
    Mobile video game publishing
    Co-CEO
    Javier Ferreira
    Notable Acquisition
    Niantic's mobile games business (2025)
    Key Franchise
    Monopoly

    Official Website

    www.scopely.com

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