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Games Done Quick
Series of charity video game marathons that started in 2010
About Games Done Quick
Games Done Quick (GDQ) is a series of charity video game marathons that showcase high-level gameplay by speedrunners to raise money for various charitable causes. The events are broadcasted on Twitch.TV and feature a variety of shows, including regular segments like Community Spotlight, Random Number Generation, Time Capsule, and Hotfix Gauntlet. GDQ operates in the niche market of video game speedrunning, attracting a global audience of gaming enthusiasts and charitable donors. The business model revolves around organizing and streaming these events, generating revenue through donations, sponsorships, and partnerships with gaming and tech companies. GDQ's primary clients are charitable organizations and the global gaming community, including both casual viewers and dedicated speedrunners. The company leverages its platform to promote the speedrunning community and engage a wider audience, thereby increasing its reach and impact.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Arlington, United States
- Employees
- 58
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 44.0/100
- Industry
- Gaming, Media
- Sub-industry
- Streaming, Console & PC Gaming
- Sector
- Consumer Services, Charity
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VCOther financing | Jul 2022 | $40M | $160M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Jan 2022 | $3.4M | $14M | Undisclosed | — |
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Games Done Quick is 1.2M monthly website visits, up 1295.3% over the last three months. Games Done Quick's team grew 0% over the past year.
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