Connect 2 Media, the recently created cross-platform games publisher has
announced an investment from Hands-On Mobile, Inc ("Hands-On".) In
return for a minority stake in the enlarged entity, Hands-On is injecting the
bulk of its EMEA assets into Connect 2 Media, which is backed by leading
London-based venture capital firm Acuity Capital LLP ("Acuity").
Hands-On and Connect 2 Media will maintain a reciprocal global publishing
partnership ensuring both companies strengthen their global distribution
capabilities. Connect 2 Media intends to build upon the success of Hands-On's
web-to-wireless gaming efforts and extensive expertise in publishing,
developing and distributing mobile games to consolidate its vision of offering
games across multiple platforms incorporating mobile, web and interactive TV.