Collins is one of the most experienced online games entrepreneurs in Europe, founding companies in the SMS, console and browser/free-to-play sectors.
He started Phorest (mobile/SMS) in 2000, which was acquired in 2002.
Collins founded DemonWare in 2003. DemonWare became the leading online gaming middleware company in the console industry, with their technology being used by Activision, Ubisoft, THQ, Sega, Codemasters and many other publishers.
DemonWare was acquired by Activision in 2007.
Collins founded Jolt in 2008, with the acquisition of several companies including the original Jolt Online Gaming in the UK. The company is now positioned as a leading publisher and developer of free-to-play online games.
Collins advises several investment groups on deals within the gaming space and mentors a small handful of start-ups. He was nominated for Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the year (Ireland) in 2007.
