Glu Mobile Overview
- Year Founded
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2001

- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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802

- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Latest Deal Amount
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$2B
Glu Mobile General Information
Description
Developer of mobile games catering to a broad group of users of smartphones and tablet devices. The company develops and markets games that are accessible through direct-to-consumer digital storefronts like the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and Amazon Appstore.
Contact Information
Website
www.glu.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 875 Howard Street
- Suite 100
- San Francisco, CA 94103
- United States
Corporate Office
- 875 Howard Street
- Suite 100
- San Francisco, CA 94103
- United States
Glu Mobile Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
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11. Merger/Acquisition | 29-Apr-2021 | $2B | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
10. Secondary Transaction - Open Market | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
9. PIPE | 29-Apr-2015 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
8. 2PO | 30-May-2014 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
7. Secondary Transaction - Open Market | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
6. PIPE | 27-Aug-2010 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
5. IPO | 22-Mar-2007 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
4. Later Stage VC (Series D) | 23-Aug-2005 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
3. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 07-Jun-2004 | $20M | $29.8M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
2. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 30-Apr-2003 | $5.5M | $9.8M | Completed | Startup |
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Glu Mobile Competitors (44)
One of Glu Mobile’s 44 competitors is Storm8, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in San Mateo, CA.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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Storm8 | Corporate Backed or Acquired | San Mateo, CA | ||||
Gameloft | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Paris, France | ||||
Crytek | Formerly PE-Backed | Frankfurt, Germany | ||||
Goodgame | Formerly VC-backed | Hamburg, Germany | ||||
Miniclip | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Neuchatel, Switzerland |
Glu Mobile Patents
Glu Mobile Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
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US-20220414175-A1 | System and method for sharing information using a machine-readable code on a mobile device | Active | 19-Oct-2017 | ||
US-20210097124-A1 | System and method for sharing information using a machine-readable code on a mobile device | Active | 19-Oct-2017 | ||
US-11455362-B2 | System and method for sharing information using a machine-readable code on a mobile device | Active | 19-Oct-2017 | ||
US-10817584-B2 | System and method for grouping and sharing social media data | Active | 19-Oct-2017 | ||
US-20190121913-A1 | System and method for grouping and sharing social media data | Active | 19-Oct-2017 |
Glu Mobile Signals
Glu Mobile Former Investors (11)
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
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Globespan Capital Partners | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
Greenway Investment Company | Real Estate | Minority | ||
New Enterprise Associates | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
Notable Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
Pinnacle Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority |
Glu Mobile Investments & Acquisitions (16)
Glu Mobile’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with QuizUp for . The deal was made on 19-Dec-2016.
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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QuizUp | 19-Dec-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Entertainment Software | ||
CrowdStar | 03-Nov-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Entertainment Software | ||
Poke Radar | 14-Sep-2016 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
QuizUp | 21-Jan-2016 | Corporate | Entertainment Software | ||
Cie Games | 20-Aug-2014 | Merger/Acquisition | Social Content |
Glu Mobile ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated July, 31, 2021
18.67 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Glu Mobile FAQs
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When was Glu Mobile founded?
Glu Mobile was founded in 2001.
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Where is Glu Mobile headquartered?
Glu Mobile is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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What is the size of Glu Mobile?
Glu Mobile has 802 total employees.
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What industry is Glu Mobile in?
Glu Mobile’s primary industry is Entertainment Software.
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Is Glu Mobile a private or public company?
Glu Mobile is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Glu Mobile?
The current valuation of Glu Mobile is
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What is Glu Mobile’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Glu Mobile is
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How much funding has Glu Mobile raised over time?
Glu Mobile has raised $325M.
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Who are Glu Mobile’s investors?
Globespan Capital Partners, Greenway Investment Company, New Enterprise Associates, Notable Capital, and Pinnacle Ventures are 5 of 11 investors who have invested in Glu Mobile.
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Who are Glu Mobile’s competitors?
Storm8, Gameloft, Crytek, Goodgame, and Miniclip are some of the 44 competitors of Glu Mobile.
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When was Glu Mobile acquired?
Glu Mobile was acquired on 29-Apr-2021.
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Who acquired Glu Mobile?
Glu Mobile was acquired by Electronic Arts.
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