PlayFab
Latest round
- Series A
Last raised
- Feb 2015
Total raised
- $9.9M
Investors
- 3
About PlayFab
PlayFab, Inc.Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, US, PlayFab, Inc. specializes in backend solutions for game developers. In January 2018, Microsoft acquired PlayFab for an undisclosed amount.Microsoft Azure PlayFab offers a comprehensive suite of backend services designed to enhance game development and operations. The platform provides tools for multiplayer functionalities, LiveOps management, and data analytics, enabling game developers to engage players, manage game assets, and understand player behavior in real-time. Key services include dedicated multiplayer server hosting, content management for remote updates, secure payment processing, and user-generated content capabilities. PlayFab's offerings are utilized by a diverse clientele, including renowned game studios such as Ubisoft, which leverages the platform to support popular titles like Rainbow Six Siege, and Kolibri Games, known for their title Idle Miner Tycoon.PlayFab generates revenue primarily through a subscription-based model, providing clients with various pricing tiers based on the scale and features utilized. The transactions typically involve partnerships with game developers who subscribe to PlayFab’s services, allowing them to access the platform’s robust functionalities for game management and player engagement. Clients pay for the services according to their individual needs, which might include pricing for multiplayer server usage, data analytics features, and LiveOps solutions.Following its acquisition by Microsoft in January 2018, PlayFab plans to leverage its resources for expanding its product offerings and geographic reach. The company intends to design and launch new gaming services geared towards enhancing player experiences in emerging markets. The strategic utilization of resources post-acquisition will support these initiatives as PlayFab targets expansion into Asia and Europe by 2025.
Who invested in PlayFab
3 investors across 2 rounds
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Questions about PlayFab
Who invested in PlayFab?
PlayFab has 3 investors on record across 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has PlayFab raised?
PlayFab has raised 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did PlayFab last raise money?
PlayFab's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Feb 2015.
What does PlayFab do?
PlayFab is a software company.
Where is PlayFab headquartered?
PlayFab is headquartered in Seattle, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like PlayFab?
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