Spirit AI
Acquisition in 2022
Spirit AI is a technology company focused on enhancing human-computer interactions through advanced artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing. The firm offers two main products: the Character Engine, which facilitates the intelligent creation of digital beings such as video game characters and chatbots, and Ally, a tool designed to monitor and mitigate abuse in online communities while promoting positive behavior. By leveraging big data, Spirit AI's technology enables the development of expressive game characters and personal assistants that possess personality, insight, and understanding, thus enriching online gaming experiences. Overall, Spirit AI aims to create engaging and safe environments for users in both gaming and virtual reality contexts.
Zeet is a developer-focused application platform founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in streamlining code deployment, allowing developers to deploy applications seamlessly across various cloud providers, including AWS and GCP. Zeet's platform offers an all-in-one DevOps solution that simplifies the deployment process, enabling users to manage self-hosted open-source projects while maintaining a cloud-native DevOps setup. This approach allows clients to concentrate on product development and release, enhancing their overall efficiency in managing complex deployment tasks.
IGDB.com
Acquisition in 2019
IGDB.com is a video game community website that is intended for both game consumers and video game professionals alike.
Bebo is a social media company recognized as the third-largest social network in the United States and the leading one in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The platform allows users to connect with friends, share photos, and explore new interests. Recently, Bebo expanded its reach by launching Bebo Latino in the United States and offers localized versions in several European countries, including France, Spain, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. The company's focus on community engagement and content sharing has established it as a prominent player in the social networking landscape.
Revlo Inc. is a Toronto-based company that operates a fan engagement platform tailored for broadcasters, particularly on Twitch. Founded in 2015, Revlo provides a suite of tools that enable broadcasters to enhance viewer interactions and monetize their audiences. The platform incorporates a custom virtual currency that allows viewers to earn rewards for watching streams, which can be redeemed for various incentives such as merchandise discounts, exclusive content, and participation in viewer games. Additionally, viewers can compete on leaderboards, engage in mini-games like quizzes and betting, and interact with broadcasters through chat commands. Revlo aims to enhance the overall viewing experience by gamifying audience engagement and fostering a sense of community among fans.
ClipMine
Acquisition in 2017
ClipMine is a smart video annotation platform that enhances the online video discovery and viewing experience. The company focuses on improving how users find and engage with the increasing volume of online video content. By offering a video indexing and content analysis platform, ClipMine allows bloggers, creators, and enthusiasts to tag and annotate content within videos. This functionality fosters a more interactive and engaging experience for viewers, making it easier to navigate and consume video material. Through its innovative approach, ClipMine aims to transform the way users interact with video content on the web.
Curse is a global multimedia and technology company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. It specializes in creating content and products tailored for gamers, offering a range of resources including community sites, tools, databases, videos, guides, and live streaming services. The company facilitates gamer interaction through various communication tools such as video and screenshot sharing, wikis, and forums. With additional sales offices in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and London, as well as international locations in Australia and Germany, Curse aims to enhance the gaming experience by providing both information and tools that support the gaming community.
GoodGame
Acquisition in 2014
GoodGame is a live video platform and community for gamers that enables broadcasting, viewing, and interactive engagement around live video content. The platform serves game developers, publishers, media outlets, events, user-generated content, and the esports scene, facilitating broadcast, watching, and interaction around gaming-related content. It features subject-specific channels spanning animals, entertainment, science and technology, news and events, and sports, creating a diverse hub for gaming communities and related media.