PlayFirst Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2004

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $15.1M

PlayFirst General Information

Description

Developer of mobile games based in Burlingame, California. The company develops games including dash and time management, action, adventure, mystery, classics and cards, hidden objects, puzzle and match 3, simulation and strategy, word and trivia, tastiest food and episodes.

Contact Information

Website
www.playfirst.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 1469 Bellevue Avenue 208
  • Burlingame, CA 94010
  • United States
Primary Industry
Entertainment Software
Parent Company
Glu Mobile
Vertical(s)
Gaming, TMT, Mobile
Corporate Office
  • 1469 Bellevue Avenue 208
  • Burlingame, CA 94010
  • United States

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PlayFirst Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
5. Merger/Acquisition 16-May-2014 $15.1M Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC (Series C) 12-Oct-2010 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Later Stage VC (Series C) 19-Dec-2007 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC (Series B) 06-Jan-2006 $5.1M $10.1M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC (Series A) 02-Jul-2004 $5M $5M Completed Product Development
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PlayFirst Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Series C
Series B
Series A 5,000,000 $0.001000 $1 $1 1x $1 20%
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PlayFirst Comparisons

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Developer of mobile games based in Burlingame, California. The company develops games including dash and time management
Entertainment Software
Burlingame, CA

Bellevue, WA
 

Paris, France
 
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PlayFirst Competitors (36)

One of PlayFirst’s 36 competitors is WildTangent, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Bellevue, WA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
WildTangent Formerly VC-backed Bellevue, WA
Gameloft Corporate Backed or Acquired Paris, France
Closing Theory Venture Capital-Backed Austin, TX
EivaaGames Corporation Pune, India
Kixeye Formerly VC-backed Portland, OR
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PlayFirst Former Investors (4)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
DCM Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Mayfield Fund Venture Capital Minority
Rustic Canyon Partners Venture Capital Minority
Trinity Ventures Venture Capital Minority
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PlayFirst Acquisitions (1)

PlayFirst’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Big Head Mode. The deal was made on 05-Sep-2013.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Big Head Mode 05-Sep-2013 Merger/Acquisition Entertainment Software
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PlayFirst FAQs

  • When was PlayFirst founded?

    PlayFirst was founded in 2004.

  • Where is PlayFirst headquartered?

    PlayFirst is headquartered in Burlingame, CA.

  • What industry is PlayFirst in?

    PlayFirst’s primary industry is Entertainment Software.

  • Is PlayFirst a private or public company?

    PlayFirst is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of PlayFirst?

    The current valuation of PlayFirst is .

  • What is PlayFirst’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for PlayFirst is .

  • How much funding has PlayFirst raised over time?

    PlayFirst has raised $35.8M.

  • Who are PlayFirst’s investors?

    DCM Ventures, Mayfield Fund, Rustic Canyon Partners, and Trinity Ventures have invested in PlayFirst.

  • Who are PlayFirst’s competitors?

    WildTangent, Gameloft, Closing Theory, EivaaGames, and Kixeye are some of the 36 competitors of PlayFirst.

  • When was PlayFirst acquired?

    PlayFirst was acquired on 16-May-2014.

  • Who acquired PlayFirst?

    PlayFirst was acquired by Glu Mobile.

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