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Riot Games
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About Riot Games
Riot Games is a global gaming company based in Los Angeles, with a presence in multiple countries worldwide. The company is best known for developing and publishing the highly popular game "League of Legends," which has a massive player base. Riot Games operates in the video game industry, specifically focusing on online multiplayer games.
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The company serves a diverse range of clients, primarily targeting gamers who enjoy competitive and cooperative online gaming experiences. Their audience includes casual players, professional esports athletes, and gaming enthusiasts of all ages.
Riot Games operates in the highly competitive and rapidly growing video game market. This market includes other major players like Blizzard Entertainment, Valve Corporation, and Epic Games. Riot Games differentiates itself by focusing on creating immersive and engaging gaming experiences that foster a strong community around their titles.
The business model of Riot Games revolves around the free-to-play model, where the games are free to download and play, but revenue is generated through in-game purchases. These purchases can include cosmetic items, character skins, and other virtual goods that enhance the gaming experience without providing a competitive advantage. Additionally, Riot Games generates revenue through esports events, sponsorships, and merchandise sales.
Riot Games also has a publishing arm called Riot Forge, which collaborates with third-party developers to create new games set in the League of Legends universe. This allows them to expand their portfolio and reach a broader audience while maintaining the high-quality standards associated with their brand.
In summary, Riot Games is a leading player in the global gaming industry, known for its flagship title "League of Legends." The company serves a wide range of gamers and generates revenue through in-game purchases, esports, and collaborations with third-party developers.
At a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2006
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, United States
- Employees
- 8,307
- Open positions
- 144
- Dealroom signal
- 86.2/100
- Industry
- Gaming
- Sub-industry
- Console & PC Gaming
- Sector
- Consumer Services, Video Games, Publishing, Developer Tools, Game Development, Immersive Technologies, Became $1B as Subsidiary, Metaverse
- Technology
- Virtual Reality
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2c
- Investment activity
- 33 companies, latest Mar 2025
- Capital deployed
- $266M
- Preferred round
- SEED
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONVERTIBLE✓Equity / VC | Nov 2016 | $0 | — | Hax | — |
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Feb 2011 | $400M | $430M | Tencent | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Riot Games is 44M monthly website visits, up 12.8% over the last three months. Riot Games's team grew 51.3% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
Rick Heitzmann
Tencent
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Genesis Capital
Jarl Mohn
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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