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PicksPal
Online sports pick competition platform providing games, information and entertainment for sports fans
About PicksPal
PicksPal, established in 2003, operated in the digital entertainment and gaming sector, specifically targeting sports fans. The company provided a platform for online sports pick competitions and fantasy sports games, covering a wide array of sports including football, basketball, baseball, and soccer.
The business offered downloadable fantasy sports games, alongside information and commentary related to professional sports, teams, and fantasy player statistics. Its platform also fostered a community environment through features like online chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards, allowing users to interact and discuss sports. The company's revenue generation was VC-backed, progressing through multiple funding rounds to support its growth and product development.
PicksPal successfully navigated several investment stages, starting with a Series A round of $2 million in June 2005 for product development. This was followed by a Series B round of $4 million in February 2006, by which time the company was generating revenue. Key investors in these rounds included Bay Partners and Canaan Partners. The company's trajectory culminated in an acquisition by Starz in March 2009 for an amount of $9.5 million.
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- Founded
- 2003
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, United States
- Sector
- Consumer Services
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Canaan- BPBay Partners
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