MISSION STATEMENT
Conflutainment is an International Executive Producer and Business Operator.
We are specialized in brand licensing, digital entertainment, social media, mobile app development. Our core focus evolved from production of videogames and interactive entertainment both on consoles and mobile devices to VR/AR and blockchain technologies. Conflutainment is focused on SaaS and GaaS technologies and their international exploitation across all paid and non-paid online distribution channels.
Since 2020 we are investing and advising in how to navigate the metaverse, both strategically and operationally.
ABOUT US
Conflutainment is all about Branded-, Filmed-, and Interactive Entertainment. The firm offers services spanning the entire management cycle from strategic and financial planning to operational execution. We deliver services in brand marketing, IP licensing, distribution, game development and publishing. Our indepth understanding of both corporate and investment-related objectives enables us to set and implement new strategies within clearly defined goals and financial parameters. Conflutainment is advising on positioning and structuring transactions where intellectual property rights are a key driver of value - recognizing the unique nature of copyrights, distribution rights and other proprietary intangible assets. By using our extensive and broad reaching network of various entertainment partners, we offer our services in all relevant regions such as Europe, Asia & Asia Pacific and Northern America. The founder of Conflutainment – Arwed-Ralf Grenzbach - primarily focuses on brand- and IP management and its conversion into digital publishing channels. The services include financial engineering, business planning, process and change management.
RECENT PROJECTS
Thief
Global videogaming franchise that has been released globally on Playstation, XBOX and Steam. "Game of the year Awards in multiple countries". Hit the charts No.1 in 13 countries, including UK, US, Australia, France, Spain and Benelux.
Sleeping Dogs
Global videogaming franchise that has been released globally on console, Steam and cloud. Game of the Year in Europe and AUS/NZ. No. 1 chart positions in more than 14 countries including UK, France, Italy, Australia. UK's and France. Best selling new IP in action genre.
Native Instruments
Conflutainment conducted a Commercial Due Diligence on the entire product and brand family of DJ hardware and software innovations on behalf of Bayern LB Capital Partners
MANAGEMENT
Arwed-Ralf Grenzbach
Arwed worked for majors and indies such as SonyMusic, The Walt Disney Company, Greenlight Media, Take 2 Interactive and Viacom/ MTV / Nickelodeon, both in Europe & Asia and the US. He worked in the industry at MD and VP level for over 13 years. He is an expert in Branded-, Filmed-, and Interactive Entertainment. Projects which have been executed since 2011 are valued USD 135m in deal volume. Focus: International mobile & digital entertainment transactions.
Patrick Schilz
Associate. Patrick is an expert in corporate finance. Having worked in both M&A and private equity in Germany and the U. S., he accompanied various transactions and due diligences in the TMT sector. Patrick owns an in-depth knowledge in areas such as financial analysis, financial modeling, business planning and venture development. His career path includes roles at One Equity Partners/JPMorgan Chase, AXA Private Equity and Clairfield International. Patrick holds a MBA at INSEAD.
Non-Executive Board
Dr. Kai-Uwe Plath
Partner at law firm KNPZ Rechtsanwälte. www.knpz.de. Recognized expert in IP & IT, Media & Entertainment Law. Frequent speaker and author of numerous legal articles. Focus: Licensing, commercial agreements, development and publishing agreements. www.knpz.de
Dr. Albert A. Schander
Founding Partner and Managing Director at Clairfield International. Albert is a well connected specialist in the design and execution of complex corporate finance transactions with international scope. Focus: Crossborder M&A, corporate finance, financial planning, joint venture and feasibility studies. www.clairfield.com
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