Lin Tao

SVP, Finance, Corporate Development and Strategy

7 past transactions

AccelByte

Series B in 2022
AccelByte is a massively scalable and extensible backend platform for live game services that helps creators focus on what matters most: making awesome games. The AccelByte Cloud platform powers lobby, friends, cross-platform matchmaking, cloud progression, and season pass, among other services. Founded in 2016, AccelByte was created by game industry veterans who have engineered online systems behind some of the largest platforms in the world, including Epic Online Store, Xbox Live, and EA Origin and is backed by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Galaxy Interactive, NetEase, KRAFTON, Dreamhaven, and key angel investors.

Devolver Digital

Post in 2021
Devolver Digital operates in the gaming industry. Cult the Lamb, Shadow Warrior 3, Terra Nil, Death's Door, Boomerang X, Wizard with Gun, Loop Hero, Olija, and Serious Sam 4 are among its titles.

Discord

Series H in 2021
Discord operates as a voice, video, and text communication service to talk and hang out with friends and communities. It was originally created for people who loved to play games, but these passionate people realized it could be enjoyed for more purposes. Discord is now used by everyone from local hiking clubs, to art communities, to study groups.

Housemarque

Acquisition in 2021
Housemarque is an independent entertainment software company that develops original game titles using either original content or licensed IP's. Currently, the company is concentrating on creating unique games for downloadable console platforms such as PlaystationÂ:registered:3's Playstation Network (PSN) or Xbox 360 Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA).

Discord

Secondary Market in 2021
Discord operates as a voice, video, and text communication service to talk and hang out with friends and communities. It was originally created for people who loved to play games, but these passionate people realized it could be enjoyed for more purposes. Discord is now used by everyone from local hiking clubs, to art communities, to study groups.

Insomniac Games

Acquisition in 2019
Insomniac Games is an independent video games developer that created the Ratchet & Clank and Resistance franchises. It has two studios: One in Burbank, California and the other in the Raleigh-Durham area in North Carolina.Founded in 1994, Insomniac Games is based in Burbank, California.

Audiokinetic

Acquisition in 2019
Built on innovative technology and years of industry experience, Audiokinetic sets a new standard in audio production for interactive media and video games. They are committed to sharing their expertise—including ground-breaking technology, unsurpassed services, and a revolutionary workflow—with the industry. Since introducing Wwise, Audiokinetic has continued to advance traditional audio and sound engine development by offering an integrated approach to interactive audio production. Their products, including Wwise® and SoundSeed®, give sound designers and audio programmers the most comprehensive audio solution for creating truly sophisticated audio. Audiokinetic was founded in 2000 by Martin H. Klein. Klein, working with a group of dedicated veterans and experts from the music, film, and gaming industries, set out to develop Wwise®, the integrated audio authoring middleware. Their goal was to help audio programmers and sound designers provide truly immersive gaming experiences. Wwise features a revolutionary workflow and puts increased power in the hands of audio creators. After its launch in 2006, Wwise quickly became the industry standard and, with it, Audiokinetic established itself as a leader in innovation and technology solutions for the interactive media and gaming industries. Building on their success, Audiokinetic introduced other innovative solutions, including SoundSeed and Wwise Motion. Now, with a full line of revolutionary tools, Audiokinetic is the only company to offer game developers a complete audio pipeline solution.
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