Avia Expands to Europe with New German Subsidiary

HAMBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 9, 2025--

AviaGames, a leading global mobile skill-based gaming platform, today announced the establishment of a new subsidiary in Germany. Games industry veteran Michelle Zou has been appointed to head the new entity, overseeing market expansion and investment initiatives across Europe. This move marks a significant milestone in AviaGames’ global growth strategy.

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AviaGames has rapidly emerged as one of the most prominent interactive entertainment companies worldwide, with a global user base of tens of millions of players across North America, and Europe, spanning North America and beyond. The company is especially recognized for its popularity among female players and for delivering high-quality, skill-based casual mobile games that combine accessibility with engaging competition.

Hamburg, renowned as one of Europe’s leading game industry hubs, offers an open and collaborative environment that attracts top talent from around the world. The decision to establish a presence in Hamburg is supported by the German Games Industry Association (game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche), and underscores AviaGames’ commitment to contributing to Europe’s vibrant gaming ecosystem.

“Germany is not only one of the largest gaming markets in Europe but also a hub for innovation and collaboration,” said Vickie Chen, Founder and CEO, of AviaGames. “We are thrilled to establish our European base in Hamburg, and look forward to bringing more of our high-quality games to local players. With Michelle Zou’s leadership, we are confident in our ability to expand meaningfully and create strong partnerships across the region.”

With her extensive leadership experience in the European games market, Michelle Zou brings a proven track record of driving growth and fostering industry collaboration between countries. Michelle Zou was named a top female manager in the German games industry by GamesWirtschaft.de when she served as CEO of Bigpoint.

“Hamburg will be the cornerstone of AviaGames’ expansion in Europe,” said Michelle Zou. “I look forward to working with local partners to deliver more exciting experiences for players while contributing to the long-term growth of the European gaming industry.”

Welcoming AviaGames to the Hamburg ecosystem, Dennis Schoubye, Head of Gamecity Hamburg, commented: “We are delighted to welcome AviaGames to our community. Hamburg is home to 200 studios, publishers and games-related companies. At Gamecity Hamburg, we are committed to building an open and diverse ecosystem, and we encourage more international investors like AviaGames to choose Hamburg as their home base to help drive the future of the global games industry.”

“As a historic port city, Hamburg has always been a place of openness, exchange, and international collaboration, " said Katharina Lamers, Director of international investments, von Hamburg Invest. "We are very pleased to see AviaGames choose Hamburg for its European expansion. We strongly encourage more U.S. and global companies to settle here, fostering bilateral trade and strengthening the ties between our regions.”

To learn more about AviaGames, please visit aviagames.com. AviaGames plans to expand its presence in Europe and Germany, with recruitment opportunities to be announced in the near future.

About AviaGames

AviaGames is a leading provider of skill-based mobile gaming solutions, offering a portfolio of casual and competitive titles through its unified gaming platform. Headquartered in the Bay Area, California, AviaGames delivers scalable game operations and a seamless multi-app account infrastructure that supports players across a portfolio of 15+ skill-based titles, including the company’s flagship game Solitaire Clash.

With millions of monthly tournaments, AviaGames partners with stakeholders across the mobile gaming ecosystem to drive sustainable growth and engagement. The company is committed to building an inclusive, responsible, and community-driven environment while continuing to innovate in gameplay, platform technology, and player experience.

Games industry veteran Michelle Zou has been appointed to head the AviaGames German subsidiary, overseeing market expansion and investment initiatives across Europe.

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 9, 2025--

UneeQ, the global leader in digital human technology, today announced record international growth and several major new partnerships that signal a turning point for how people will experience AI in their everyday lives. Following momentum across the Middle East working with Qatar Airways, the Saudi Tourism Authority, General Organization for Social Insurance, and most recently Ajman Bank, plus strategic collaborations with PwC and Masdr, UneeQ is preparing a significant North American expansion in 2026.

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This surge reflects a global shift towards AI that feels more human, relatable, and emotionally intelligent. Built on UneeQ’s proprietary Digital Human Operating System, the company’s technology is transforming how users connect with brands, how organizations automate personalized experiences, and how employees learn through realistic, immersive practice.

Across tourism, financial services, healthcare, education, and aviation, enterprises are using digital humans to create deeper emotional connection with users, deliver more natural, human-like automation, and provide immersive training environments where employees can build real-world skills without real-world pressure.

“Enterprises are no longer satisfied with AI that’s merely smart, they need AI that people actually connect with,” said Danny Tomsett, CEO and Founder of UneeQ. “Digital humans make automation feel personal. They help brands become more relatable. And most importantly, they give employees a safe place to practice conversations that matter. Our growth across the Middle East shows that emotionally intelligent AI is ready for global scale and North America is quickly adopting.”

UneeQ’s newly launched Immersive Training Platform, built on the Digital Human Operating System, is redefining how organizations develop soft skills and communication capabilities. Employees can rehearse challenging conversations, customer interactions, coaching sessions, sensitive disclosures, and more inside lifelike simulations powered by empathetic, autonomous digital humans. These experiences deliver real-time feedback, natural conversation, and the realism required for performance improvement.

For companies, the impact is tangible:

UneeQ’s 2026 North American expansion will focus on industries where trust, communication, and human connection directly impact outcomes, including customer service, brand experience, healthcare, education, and workforce development.

“We’ve shown that digital humans can strengthen the relationships that matter most between brands and customers, and between employees and the people they serve,” added Tomsett. “Our goal now is to make digital humans an everyday part of how organizations support customers, train teams, and build meaningful relationships. Digital humans are for real people and their real interactions.”

With more than a decade of pioneering work and a rapidly growing global customer base, UneeQ is defining a new AI category that blends emotional intelligence, immersive learning, and scalable digital engagement unlocking stronger human performance at scale.

For more information about UneeQ, visit www.DigitalHumans.com.

About UneeQ:

UneeQ is an immersive training and experience company helping enterprises elevate human performance and customer engagement through leading digital human technology. With over a decade pioneering the industry, UneeQ’s proprietary Digital Human Operating System powers autonomous, emotionally intelligent interactions that feel genuinely human. From lifelike training simulations to AI brand ambassadors, UneeQ enables better practice, better experiences, and better performance at unimaginable scale.

UneeQ Announces Record Global Growth as Digital Humans Redefine the Future of AI