# Spiketrap

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/spiketrap

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.spiketrap.io
- Total disclosed funding: $3.6M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 15, 2020)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Spiketrap Inc. is a data analytics company specializing in real-time user engagement metrics and sentiment analysis for the gaming and entertainment sectors, aiding developers and publishers in understanding player behavior.Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, Spiketrap Inc. provides analytics solutions tailored for the gaming industry. The company has secured funding through Seed rounds, raising a total of USD 3.65 mn, with its latest funding round led by Susa Ventures on September 1, 2022. The founders include Kieran Fitzpatrick, Adam Sessler, Andrea Vattani, and Virgilio Pigliucci, with Kieran Fitzpatrick currently serving as CEO.Spiketrap offers advanced analytics and intelligence solutions tailored for the gaming and entertainment industries. Their core product is a sophisticated data platform that aggregates real-time user engagement metrics and sentiment analysis, enabling developers and publishers to understand player behavior and preferences. By utilizing natural language processing and machine learning algorithms, Spiketrap's technology provides actionable insights, helping clients optimize game design and marketing strategies. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including game developers, publishers, and brands looking to connect with their audience more effectively, primarily in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.Spiketrap's revenue model is structured around subscription services, ensuring clients have continuous access to their analytics platform. Clients typically engage in annual contracts, which include tiered pricing based on the scale of data usage and the number of user accounts accessing the platform. Partnerships with gaming studios and content creators are integral to their business model, allowing for collaborative insights and enhanced service offerings, with specific pricing plans varying according to the tailored nature of the solutions provided.Following the acquisition by Reddit, Inc. in September 2022, Spiketrap plans to leverage its new resources for expanding product offerings and entering new markets. Upcoming products focused on enhanced data analytics functionalities are currently in development, with potential release dates expected in 2023. The company is targeting expansion into additional regions in Europe and Asia by the end of 2024 to capitalize on the growing gaming market, utilizing recent funding to support these initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 15, 2020, $3.6M — SV Angel, Susa Ventures, 645 Ventures, Pathbreaker Ventures, Anorak Ventures, WndrCo, Oceans Ventures

## Investors

- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Seed
- Susa Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/susa-ventures) — Seed
- 645 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/645-ventures) — Seed
- Pathbreaker Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pathbreaker-ventures) — Seed
- Anorak Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anorak-ventures) — Seed
- WndrCo (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wndrco) — Seed
- Oceans Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/oceans-ventures) — Seed