SoftBank Vision Fund 2 led a $60m Series B round in AccelByte.

SoftBank Vision Fund 2, a private equity firm, led a $60m Series B round in AccelByte, a platform that helps game creators build backend services and tools, with participation from Sony Interactive Entertainment, Galaxy Interactive and NetEase. “As games become more complex with the rise of cross-platform multiplayer and live services, there is an increased need for scalable and efficient infrastructure to minimize time to market. We believe AccelByte has built a leading backend solution for the gaming industry, giving developers the platform and tools to scale games faster, easier and cheaper,” Robert Kaplan, SoftBank Investment Director.