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Team 17

Video game development and publishing

Team 17 logo
201-500 employees
  • B2C
  • Gaming
  • Publishing
  • Entertainment
Wakefield, UK

Company mission

To represent the spirit of independent games.

Led by a woman

Our take

Team17 has developed and published some of the most popular and recognisable video and mobile games, such as Overcooked!, The Escapists, and Moving Out. Its portfolio of 110+ games have won awards from several prestigious organisations, such as BAFTA, TIGA, and Game Critics.

Though the company overcame several struggles in early 2022, from cancelling its NFT project to staffers bringing to light reports of poor pay and harassment claims, Team17 CEO Michael Pattison initiated a company-wide review, investigating how to better support its employees and review its business practices.

The company exceeded market expectations in 2022, increasing sales and net profits and making several acquisitions, adding Astragon Software and The Label to its umbrella of companies, significantly expanding its appeal to a vast section of gamers.

Since its games are available for download on a wide range of platforms - including Steam, Xbox LIVE, Sony PlayStation Network, Apple’s App Store, Facebook, and more – Team17 is well set to remain on its accelerated growth path.

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Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Benefits

  • BUPA Health & Dental Care
  • 25 Days Annual Leave
  • Console Loans (interest-free up to a value of £500 per annum)
  • Hybrid & Remote Working
  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Subsidised Fitness
  • Pension Plans
  • Shares Plan
  • Company Social Events
  • Life Assurance (x4 salary)

Funding (1 round)

Sep 2016

$20.9m

GROWTH EQUITY VC

Total funding: $20.9m

Leadership

Debbie Bestwick

(Group CEO)

As the Group CEO, oversees Team17 PLC - Team17 Games Label, StoryToys, The Label & Astragon. Current Team17 Software Commercial & Legal Director.