Video game start-up relocates in Altrincham

ForthStar has signed a lease on a 6,300 sq ft suite in Bruntwood’s Foundation development.

The video game developer, founded last year, has relocated from another of Bruntwood’s Altrincham buildings, Station House.

ForthStar, which is behind the Golf Clash mobile game, recently secured $10m from Silicon Valley venture capital firm Griffin Gaming Partners to support the development of its next release.

Paul Gouge, chief executive and founder of  ForthStar, said: “We believe that the greatest companies hire incredible talent into amazing environments.

“These environments are both cultural and physical, and enable and empower people to do their best work. In line with this belief, we have created an inspirational space for our people in the heart of Altrincham and they love it.”

ForthStar joins sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE, leisure operator Lane7, coffee shop Starbucks, and restaurants Yum Cha and Nell’s at the 75,000 sq ft Foundation.

The scheme – the end result of the redevelopment of the former Rackhams department store – opened this year. The Stamford Quarter scheme features 50,000 sq ft of flexible office space and 25,000 sq ft of ground floor commercial. It was developed by Bruntwood in partnership with Trafford Council.

Sharon Johnson, head of commercial Bruntwood, said: “With Foundation, we want to create a community where businesses can come together to collaborate, socialise and support the development of the business community in Altrincham. ForthStar is a welcome addition to this.

“The redevelopment of Foundation is just the latest step in our journey to transform Altrincham’s Stamford Quarter, working alongside Trafford Council to improve and enhance the opportunities for local people to live, work and play here.”