# Exponential Entertainment

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/exponential-entertainment

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Seattle, US
- Website: www.exponentialent.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.7M
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 3, 2010)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Exponential Entertainment develops innovative gaming arcades and interactive services that enhance user engagement for entertainment studios and content providers.Exponential Entertainment, headquartered in Seattle, US, specializes in developing engaging gaming experiences. Founded by Bill Kuper, the company has pivoted towards creating customized game solutions for major telecommunications firms. The latest funding round, a Seed round in March 2010, raised USD 0.70 mn from Band of Angels, marking the total amount raised at USD 0.70 mn.Exponential Entertainment, Inc. specializes in creating customized game arcades and engaging interactive services tailored for entertainment studios, consumer products and services companies, and content providers. Their offerings include the Hollywood Player platform, which allows users who are customers of Cox, Xfinity, or Verizon to enjoy games based on popular movies and TV shows, participate in sweepstakes, and earn achievements. Additionally, the company develops mobile applications, including a digital comic book reader for iconic franchises such as The Simpsons and Futurama. Exponential Entertainment also engages users through live sporting events promotions, including NFL and college football Pick’em Games and NCAA basketball bracket trivia competitions. Their products cater to a wide audience across the United States, aiming to enhance viewer engagement and provide entertainment experiences that promote associated content.Exponential Entertainment generates revenue through a combination of interactive gaming services and mobile application offerings. The business model encompasses partnerships with major telecommunications companies, enabling direct access to a customer base that includes millions of users. Revenue streams involve subscription services for access to premium game content, as well as potential revenue from sponsorships and partnerships with entertainment brands for promotional events and contests. Users may participate in weekly and season-long contests integrated into the gaming experience, promoting ongoing user engagement. The company’s flagship offerings, such as the Hollywood Player and various mobile games, contribute significantly to its revenue, as they are designed to captivate and retain a diverse audience, enhancing the monetization of entertainment content.Exponential Entertainment plans to leverage the recent Seed funding of USD 0.70 mn to design and launch new gaming products and services targeting engagement in various entertainment sectors. The company aims to expand its market footprint beyond its current base in the US, exploring potential growth in international regions, although specific markets and timelines for this expansion are not yet detailed. The funding will support the development of innovative applications and enhance user interaction through new game features and live event promotions.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 3, 2010, $0.7M — Band of Angels

## Investors

- Band of Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/band-of-angels) — Seed