Marigul (also known as Marigul Management) was a former collaboration between Nintendo and Recruit for supporting smaller game development companies. As such, various companies are part of the Marigul group; known examples are Ambrella, Clever Trick, Jamsworks, Noise, Param, ParityBit, Saru Brunei, Spiral, Game Studio, Frognation.
The Marigul company was financially 40% owned by Nintendo and 60% owned by Recruit, and its name is thought to be a combination of Nintendo's mascot Mario and Recruit's mascot Seegul.
Marigul liquidated in May 2003, however Ambrella, Jamsworks, Noise, ParityBit, Game Studio spun-off to become independent companies, and have continued to make games.