25 Jan 2021 07:00
25 January 2021
Pires Investments plc
("Pires" or the "Company")
New SVV Investment in Virtex VR
Pires Investments plc (AIM: PIRI), the investment company focused on next generation technology, is pleased to provide an update on its investment in Sure Valley Ventures ("SVV") in relation to SVV's new investment in immersive entertainment company, Virtex VR Limited ("Virtex").
SVV has completed an initial investment in Virtex to accelerate the company's strategy to build a platform for the next-generation of live, immersive entertainment within the virtual reality ("VR") gaming and e-sports industries. The VR market was estimated at USD 6.1 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 27.9% to reach USD 20.9 billion by 2025.
Pires has a circa 13% interest in SVV. SVV is a venture capital fund focused on investing in the software technology sector with a specific focus on artificial intelligence, the internet of things and immersive technologies.
Peter Redmond, Chairman of Pires, commented:
"We are pleased to note Sure Valley Ventures' new investment into immersive entertainment company, Virtex. The company has experience in the VR gaming and e-sports industries, which, with SVV's financial and business support, will assist Virtex in executing its growth strategy and delivering a platform for next-generation of live, immersive entertainment."
Enquiries:
Pires Investments plc Peter Redmond, Chairman Nicholas Lee, Director | Tel: +44 (0) 20 3368 8961
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Joint Broker Peterhouse Capital Limited Duncan Vasey/Lucy Williams |
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7469 0935 Tel: +44 (0) 20 7469 0936 |
Joint Broker Tennyson Securities Peter Krens |
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7186 9030
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Financial media and PR Yellow Jersey Sarah Hollins Henry Wilkinson |
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3004 9512
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Notes to Editors
About Pires Investments plc
Pires Investments plc (AIM: PIRI) is an investment company providing investors with access to a portfolio of next generation technology businesses with significant growth potential.
The Company is building an investment portfolio of high-tech businesses across areas such as Artificial Intelligence ("AI"), Internet of Things ("IoT"), Cyber Security, Machine Learning, Immersive Technologies and Big Data, which the Board believes demonstrate evidence of traction and the potential for exponential growth, due to increasing global demand for development in these sectors.
For further information, visit: https://piresinvestments.com/.