Twitch

Acquired

Twitch is an e-commerce company in San Francisco, United States, founded in 2011. It has raised $50.0M across 3 rounds, most recently a $20.0M Series C in September 2013.

Live streaming for gamers

Employees
5001–10000
Founded
2011
Business Model
B2C
Website
twitch.tv
Total Funding
$50.0M
Last Round
$20.0M Series CSep 2013
Rounds
3
Type
Public
Acquisition Date
Aug 2014

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About

Twitch is an American live video streaming service operated by Twitch Interactive, a subsidiary of Amazon, launched in June 2011 as a spin-off of Justin.tv. The platform specializes in gaming and esports broadcasts, also hosting music, creative content, and lifestyle streams, with over 15 million daily active users and three million monthly broadcasters as of 2020. Acquired by Amazon for $970 million in 2014, Twitch is headquartered in San Francisco and ranked among the world's most-visited websites.

Summary

It lists 5001–10000 employees. It has raised $50.0M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $20.0M Series C round in Sep 2013. Investors include Amazon, Thrive Capital and Bessemer Venture Partners.

Tech & App Stack

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Funding & Exit History

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AcquisitionAug 2014

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Funding: Venture Round through Series C. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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