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San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2004Consumer Services

Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2018

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding

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About Wikia

Fandom is a company that operates a wiki hosting service. The platform is dedicated to user-generated content, allowing fans to create and curate detailed encyclopedias on a wide range of entertainment topics.

The company primarily serves fan communities, providing them with the tools and infrastructure to build comprehensive wikis about their favorite video games, movies, TV shows, and other forms of entertainment. The platform has a global reach, with wikis available in numerous languages, catering to a diverse international user base.

Fandom's business model is centered around advertising. The company generates revenue by displaying ads across its vast network of wikis. This model allows the platform to remain free for users while capitalizing on the high traffic generated by the fan communities. The company also leverages its data and insights into fan interests to offer targeted advertising solutions.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2004
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Employees: 5
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 59.7/100
Industry: Media
Sub-industry: Content production
Sector: Consumer Services, Collaboration, Community, Platform, Information Technology
Client focus: b2c
Investment activity: 2 companies, latest May 2014
Capital deployed: —
Preferred round: ACQUISITION
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Funding history

6 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
SERIES EOther financing	Jun 2018	$106M	$424M	TPG Growth	—
SERIES DOther financing	Aug 2014	$15M	$60M	Bessemer Venture Partners · IVP · Digital Garage · Amazon	—

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Wikia website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Wikia is 470K monthly website visits, down 11.3% over the last three months. Wikia's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits470K 3-month web change-11.3% 1-year team growth0%

Monthly website visitsJan 2017–Jul 2026

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