SI Global advises Big Potato Games on investment from Mobeus Equity Partners

SI Global was lead advisor to award-winning board games company, Big Potato Games on their minority investment from Mobeus Equity Partners.

Big Potato Games, a leading creator, licensor, designer and distributor of party games and family games has attracted a £16.2m minority investment from Mobeus.

Founded in 2014 by Dean Tempest, Ben Drummond and Tris Williams who remain at the creative heart of the business, Big Potato has grown through an IP-led strategy – now selling over 64 titles. Games are sold both online and through retailers worldwide, in 44 countries in total. Big Potato’s IP is constantly expanding keeping the business at the forefront of their industry whilst building a back-list of established and evergreen favourites.  

Big Potato became a certified B-Corp in 2024 and employs 63 people in its London office, with a growing international presence in both the United States and Germany.  

With Mobeus’s support, Big Potato will:

• Increase R&D to accelerate the launch of new titles.
• Continue to expand its international footprint.
• Invest in digital products that drive real-life connections

Dean Tempest, Co-CEO commented:

“Since founding Big Potato in 2014 we have grown rapidly whilst retaining our unique culture and identity. Working with Mobeus, we are excited to continue that journey and look forward to bringing more of our products to more people whilst staying a majority management owned business. We are excited by the potential to grow the business internationally, to distribute our games digitally, and to continue to have fun creating titles that spark joy.”

Ashley Broomberg, Managing Partner at Mobeus commented:

“Mobeus has a long and successful track record supporting and growing distinctive UK brands which we can take onto the international stage. We backed the iconic ‘Pink Stuff’ brand which we grew 15x before recently selling it to a large listed US buyer. Our track record of growing brands also includes Rab outdoor clothing, the original Grobag business, Virgin Wines and Red Paddle board equipment. Those credentials means we are extremely well placed to support Dean, Adam and their team as they continue to create yet another UK market leader with global ambitions.”

Read the full announcement here.