Twitch

Acquired

Live streaming platform for gamers and creators, originally launched as Justin.tv in 2007. Spun off its gaming vertical as Twitch.tv in June 2011, becoming the world's leading live video platform for gaming content before Amazon's acquisition.

Founders Justin Kan, Emmett Shear, Michael Seibel, Kyle Vogt

CEO Emmett Shear

Company

Founded

2007

Headquarters

San Francisco, US

Employees

51-200

Financials

Total Funding

$43M

Last Valuation

$100M

Revenue (ARR)

$10M-$50M

Sectors

Social Media Entertainment

www.twitch.tv

Funding History

3 rounds

Acquired by Amazon Aug 25, 2014

$970M

Series C Sep 30, 2013

$20M

Valuation: $100M

Thrive Capital (Lead) WestSummit Capital Take-Two Interactive Alsop Louie Partners Bessemer Venture Partners

Series B Sep 19, 2012

$15M

Valuation: $68M

Bessemer Venture Partners (Lead) Alsop Louie Partners Draper Associates

Series A Oct 1, 2007

$8M

Alsop Louie Partners (Lead) Draper Associates Felicis Ventures

Funding data is compiled from multiple independent sources including company announcements, press coverage, and regulatory filings. While we strive for accuracy, amounts and dates may reflect reported figures at time of announcement.