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All Brands Owned by SYBO Games

SYBO Games owns 2 brands in our database. Browse the complete portfolio of SYBO Games subsidiaries and brands across various industries.

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private

Headquarters

Copenhagen, Denmark

Brand Portfolio

2 brands

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Subway SurfersMedia Entertainment

Subway Surfers

Owned by SYBO Games

Endless runner mobile game where players dodge trains and obstacles while collecting coins and power-ups in various world cities. The most downloaded mobile game of all time with over 4 billion downloads.

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SYBO

Owned by SYBO Games

Danish mobile-game studio brand owned by Miniclip, with Tencent as its ultimate controlling parent.

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About SYBO Games

Is SYBO Games a subsidiary of another company?
Yes, SYBO Games is a subsidiary of Miniclip, a Swiss-based mobile gaming company that acquired SYBO in July 2022. Miniclip is majority-owned by Tencent Holdings (HKEX: 0700), the Chinese technology conglomerate. SYBO's management team remained in place following the acquisition.

Is SYBO Games publicly traded?
No, SYBO Games is not publicly traded. It is a subsidiary of Miniclip, which is a private company majority-owned by Tencent. Tencent is publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under ticker 0700.HK, but neither Miniclip nor SYBO has its own public listing.

When was SYBO Games founded?
SYBO Games was founded in 2010 by Sylvester Rishoj Jensen and Bodie Jahn-Mulliner, two Danish game developers who met while studying at the Danish Design School. The studio launched Subway Surfers two years later in May 2012.

Who acquired SYBO Games?
Miniclip acquired SYBO Games in July 2022 for an undisclosed sum. Miniclip's CEO described SYBO as "one of the jewels of the mobile gaming industry." The acquisition was described as the biggest deal in European mobile games that year. SYBO's management team remained in place following the acquisition.

How many downloads does Subway Surfers have?
Subway Surfers surpassed 4.5 billion lifetime downloads in early 2025, making it the most downloaded mobile game of all time. The game has remained in the top five download charts every year since its 2012 launch. In 2025, the game recorded 191 million downloads.

What is Subway Surfers City?
Subway Surfers City is the sequel to Subway Surfers, launched globally on February 26, 2026. The endless runner features an upgraded art style, new gameplay mechanics and modes, and an expansive new environment. It reached over 7 million pre-registrations and generated $1.9 million in player spending in its first two months, with approximately 27 million installs.

What is SYBO Games' revenue?
SYBO's estimated annual revenue is approximately $30 million. The original Subway Surfers has generated approximately $165 million in lifetime revenue. Per the Danish business registry, SYBO reported 2025 profit of 137.2 million DKK on equity of 178.2 million DKK, an 8% improvement over the prior year.

How many employees does SYBO Games have?
SYBO employs approximately 130 people, with its workforce distributed across 13 countries including Denmark, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, and Italy. The Danish business registry reports 155 employees. The employee count has declined 19.4% year over year.

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SYBO Games Brand Portfolio Overview

SYBO Games maintains a diverse portfolio of 2 brands across multiple industries. This comprehensive brand portfolio demonstrates the company's market presence and strategic business units.

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Last updated: August 8, 2026