Minecraft Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2009

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 187

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 1

  • Investments
  • 1

Minecraft General Information

Description

Developer of games designed to offer fun and entertainment. The company develops games such as Cobalt, Minecraft and Scrolls which are available on PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Xbox and PlayStation platforms, enabling its players to enjoy the game of their choice.

Contact Information

Website
www.minecraft.net
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • Söder Mälarstrand 43
  • 118 25 Stockholm
  • Sweden
Primary Industry
Entertainment Software
Other Industries
Casinos and Gaming
Parent Company
Microsoft
Vertical(s)
Gaming, TMT, Mobile
Corporate Office
  • Söder Mälarstrand 43
  • 118 25 Stockholm
  • Sweden

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Minecraft Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
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Minecraft Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of games designed to offer fun and entertainment. The company develops games such as Cobalt, Minecraft and Scr
Entertainment Software
Stockholm, Sweden
187 As of 2023

San Mateo, CA
 

Seoul, South Korea
 
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Minecraft Competitors (38)

One of Minecraft’s 38 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
Storm8 Corporate Backed or Acquired San Mateo, CA
DoubleU Games Formerly VC-backed Seoul, South Korea
Small Giant Formerly VC-backed Helsinki, Finland
WildTangent Formerly VC-backed Bellevue, WA
Nintendo Company Corporation Kyoto, Japan
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Minecraft Signals

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Minecraft Acquisitions (1)

Minecraft’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Mineplex Studios. The deal was made on 26-May-2023.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Mineplex Studios 26-May-2023 Merger/Acquisition Entertainment Software
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Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Mineplex Studios Rockwall, TX 2014

Minecraft FAQs

  • When was Minecraft founded?

    Minecraft was founded in 2009.

  • Where is Minecraft headquartered?

    Minecraft is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

  • What is the size of Minecraft?

    Minecraft has 187 total employees.

  • What industry is Minecraft in?

    Minecraft’s primary industry is Entertainment Software.

  • Is Minecraft a private or public company?

    Minecraft is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Minecraft?

    The current valuation of Minecraft is .

  • What is Minecraft’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Minecraft is .

  • Who are Minecraft’s competitors?

    Storm8, DoubleU Games, Small Giant, WildTangent, and Nintendo Company are some of the 38 competitors of Minecraft.

  • When was Minecraft acquired?

    Minecraft was acquired on 06-Nov-2014.

  • Who acquired Minecraft?

    Minecraft was acquired by Microsoft.

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