Haymaker VFX Has Acquired Swedish Studio SWISS
The VFX firm added the Stockholm-based creative team to its operations to bolster global capacity.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Film — General
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Haymaker VFX has officially acquired the Swedish studio SWISS. The merger integrates the SWISS creative team into Haymaker, expanding the company's footprint in Stockholm.
Why it matters
The acquisition provides Haymaker VFX with greater creative depth and capacity as the firm looks to accelerate its international growth. By merging with the established studio, Haymaker adds significant creative talent to its existing operations in Gothenburg and Los Angeles.
Haymaker VFX reported a 57% revenue increase between 2024 and 2025, marking the third consecutive year of growth for the firm. The company currently operates across hubs in Gothenburg and Los Angeles.
The players
Haymaker VFX
An international visual effects company with operations in Gothenburg and Los Angeles that has seen three consecutive years of growth.
SWISS
A Swedish creative studio founded in 2002 that is known for its high-level design work and now operates under Haymaker VFX.
Leslie Sorrentino
A key member of the Haymaker VFX organization who joined the firm in 2020.
The details
While Haymaker VFX integrated its own new tools, including AI, into its creative workflows, the SWISS brand will remain in operation following the deal. The staff from SWISS, a studio founded in 2002, have now joined the Haymaker VFX team.
Timeline
2002: SWISS studio was founded.
2020: Leslie Sorrentino joined Haymaker VFX.
2024-2025: Haymaker VFX revenue increased by 57 percent.
October 5, 2026: Haymaker VFX acquisition of SWISS announced.
Industry Dynamics
This acquisition follows the broader pattern of consolidation within the global visual effects sector as firms look to scale. Haymaker VFX is positioning itself to better compete for international projects by merging with established creative hubs.
The merger allows Haymaker VFX to offer increased creative depth, which may result in more complex visual effects in future film productions. Consumers can expect the brand to maintain its current services as SWISS continues to operate under the new ownership structure.
The takeaway
This merger signals an aggressive expansion phase for Haymaker VFX as they integrate new AI-driven tools and Swedish design expertise. The retention of the SWISS brand suggests a strategy focused on maintaining established creative quality while scaling operations.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Animation World Network.
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