# Plays.tv

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/plays-tv

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Redwood City, US
- Website: www.plays.tv
- Total disclosed funding: $15M
- Latest round: Series A (Feb 17, 2017)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Plays.tv is a software company focused on providing gamers with tools to record, edit, and share their gameplay seamlessly. The platform enhances user experience by ensuring unobtrusive, high-quality recording without lag.Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Redwood City, US, Plays.tv specializes in gameplay recording software. The company secured a total of USD 15.00 mn in its Series A funding round on February 17, 2017, led by Shasta Ventures, with notable investors including Accel, DAG Ventures, and others. The CEO is Michael Cronin.Plays.tv offers a sophisticated software solution tailored for gamers, enabling them to effortlessly record, edit, and share their gameplay clips. The application operates discreetly in the background on Windows 10 PCs, capturing gameplay moments without performance hindrance. Users can record gameplay from 15 seconds to full sessions and control audio tracks independently. With features supporting up to 4K resolution at 144fps, Plays.tv caters to a diverse audience of over 12 million gamers across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.Plays.tv's revenue model is based on a free-to-use software platform, complemented by premium features and subscription options for advanced functionalities. While basic features are available at no cost, users can opt for enhanced services through subscriptions, contributing to ongoing revenue streams. The company engages in direct-to-consumer sales and partnerships with gaming communities, facilitating a broader reach in the gaming ecosystem.In light of the recent Series A funding of USD 15.00 mn secured in February 2017, Plays.tv plans to enhance its product offerings with new features aimed at improving user engagement and expanding its market presence. The company is exploring entry into additional geographic markets, particularly in Europe and Asia, by the end of 2024, to leverage the growing demand for gaming content creation tools. The funding will support product development and strategic marketing initiatives to bolster its competitive position in the gaming software sector.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Feb 17, 2017, $15M — Accel, DAG Ventures, Shasta Ventures, Founders Fund, Tenaya Capital, San Francisco 49ers

## Investors

- Accel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accel) — Series A
- DAG Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dag-ventures) — Series A
- Shasta Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shasta-ventures) — Series A
- Founders Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/founders-fund) — Series A
- Tenaya Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tenaya-capital) — Series A
- San Francisco 49ers — Series A