Sumo Digital is a leading UK games developer and global inclusion advocate, with over 1,100 employees across 16 studios worldwide. Since its founding in 2003, the company has championed social mobility and diversity through initiatives like the Sumo Digital Academy, the first UK government-recognised apprenticeship programme in games, offering career pathways for graduates, career changers, and underrepresented groups—including targeted diversity internships—resulting in 100% employment for its 2023 programming cohort. Their internal Inclusion & Belonging community, PRISM, now a thriving network of over 350 members, hosts regular discussions and learning events fostering a culture of openness and belonging. Sumo’s commitment to wider social impact is further demonstrated through extensive outreach—reaching over 1,000 students annually via the Sumo Game Pitch Challenge—and partnerships with education organisations like Ahead Partnership to diversify the talent pipeline. Externally, Sumo has been recognised with multiple awards: Best Creative/Co‑Development Partner at the MCV/Develop Awards, Best Large Studio at TIGA, Talent Development accolades, and inclusion honours—affirming its leadership both in creativity and workplace culture. From early-career pathways to executive awards, Sumo Digital exemplifies how purpose-led programs and behavioural change can drive social mobility and diversity at scale.
Sumo Digital Academy | London, UK
