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Curse

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Global multimedia and technology company that creates content and products for gamers

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2006Consumer Services

Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2015

Headcount 100–500 Current team size

Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding

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About Curse

Curse.com operates as a comprehensive entertainment platform that caters to enthusiasts of movies, TV shows, and video games. The platform provides a wide array of content including in-depth reviews, trailers, and community-driven discussions. It serves a diverse audience ranging from casual viewers to hardcore fans who seek detailed insights and analyses of their favorite entertainment mediums. Curse.com operates within the digital media and entertainment market, leveraging a content-driven business model. Revenue is primarily generated through advertising, sponsored content, and partnerships with major entertainment companies. The platform also benefits from user-generated content, which enhances engagement and drives traffic. Key features include Honest Trailers, which offer humorous and critical takes on popular movies and TV shows, and comprehensive timelines and analyses of video game characters and storylines. Curse.com aims to be a one-stop destination for entertainment aficionados, providing them with the latest news, reviews, and community interactions.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 2006
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Employees: 152
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 80.9/100
Industry: Gaming, Media
Sub-industry: Social media
Sector: Consumer Services, Video Games, Game Development
Client focus: b2c
Investment activity: 1 company, latest Jul 2010
Capital deployed: —
Preferred round: ACQUISITION
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Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITIONOther financing	Aug 2016	$0	—	Undisclosed	—
LATE VCOther financing	Jul 2015	$30M	$120M	Undisclosed	—

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Curse website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Curse is 15K monthly website visits, down 59.5% over the last three months. Curse's team grew 130.3% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits15K 3-month web change-59.5% 1-year team growth+130.3%

Monthly website visitsFeb 2016–Jul 2026

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