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BlueStacks
Consumer technologies developer for mobile, TV and PC ecosystems
About BlueStacks
BlueStacks by now.gg, Inc. is a leading platform that allows gamers to play thousands of mobile games on PCs and Macs. The company serves a diverse range of gamers who prefer the flexibility of playing mobile games on larger screens. Operating in the gaming market, BlueStacks offers two primary modes of gameplay: local downloads and browser-based play. The local download option allows users to install and play mobile games directly on their computers, while the browser-based option provides instant access to games in HD quality without the need for downloads or worrying about PC specifications. BlueStacks generates revenue through a freemium model, offering basic services for free while charging for premium features and ad-free experiences. The platform's ease of use and high-quality gaming experience make it a popular choice among gamers looking to enhance their mobile gaming experience on desktop devices.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Campbell, United States
- Employees
- 262
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 64.5/100
- Industry
- Gaming, Enterprise Software
- Sector
- Other B2B Software, Virtualization, Entertainment, Publishing, Android, Streaming, Game Development, Hard Tech, DT and LS
- Technology
- Big Data
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest May 2016
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES COther financing | Nov 2019 | $22M | $88M | Intel Corporation | — |
| LATE VCOther financing | Jul 2014 | $13M | $52M | Samsung Ventures | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for BlueStacks is 11M monthly website visits, up 18.3% over the last three months. BlueStacks's team declined 19.6% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed2 investors entered at this stage
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
Ignition Partners
Redpoint
Andreessen Horowitz
Citrix
Radar Partners
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
Samsung Ventures
Intel Corporation
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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team presence
Market sentiment
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