WYPLAY Secures 9 Million Euro Third Round Financing

By Wyplay, PRNE
Monday, May 3, 2010

MARSEILLE, France, May 4, 2010 - WYPLAY SAS, a pioneer in the development of the High-Definition Media
Center, today announced it has closed a 9 million euro third round of
financing.

Amundi Private Equity Funds, who led this 3rd round, was
joined by A Plus Finance, Elaia Partners and Sofinnova Partners, Wyplay's
second round lead investors reflecting their continued confidence in the
company. Together with the two previous investment rounds totaling EUR14
million
, the third round of investment brings the amount raised by Wyplay
to EUR23 million over three years.

Independent, global, and internationally recognized, Wyplay
provides state-of-the-art solutions for Connected-HDTVs, Media Center CE
devices, HD IPTV boxes, HD Set Top Boxes, and in-home media-HDD products.
Wyplay has to date experienced an immediate and remarkable success among
international Tier 1 clients that include SFR-Vodafone, the world's 3rd
largest IPTV operator, and D-Link, the leading end-to-end networking
solutions provider for consumers and business.

"We are just simply impressed by the progress made by Wyplay
in such a short period of time, especially considering the quality of brand
names they have secured. The team, their vision, and their combined
competencies are revolutionizing the CE Media Center eco-system." said
Mathieu De La Rochefoucauld, Amundi Partner. "The products which will hit the
market in mass production in September will prove that there is 'a before'
and 'an after Wyplay'>>

"The continuous string of successes that Wyplay has created
reinforces our initial, and continued belief in both this market and the
Wyplay team" said Alain Tingaud, speaking on behalf of Wyplay's historic
investors: Sofinnova, Elaia Partners, and A Plus Finance.

"Together with Sofinnova, Elaia Partners and A Plus Finance,
we have built an international recognized company in the CE industry by
delivering disruptive solutions to major international customers" said
Jacques Bourgninaud, Wyplay CEO. "This new round will enable us to expand our
current offering by adding breakthrough web services including an Application
Store and the aggregation of hundreds of on-line TV content providers."

The transaction was led by Clipperton Finance, acting as Sole
Manager. Clipperton Finance is a leading European corporate finance firm,
with offices in London and Paris, specializing in mergers-acquisitions and
financing rounds for high-technology and media companies.

Contact: press@wyplay.com

For further information, please contact: Dominique Feral, EVP Marketing, WYPLAY SAS, Tel: +33(0)491-457-180, Mobile: +33(0)6-22-00-22-18, dferal at wyplay.com

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