Kongregate is a gaming social network where gamers can gain ranking and earn awards. The site allows developers to upload their games and share in revenues (25-70%) from the ads and virtual goods. The platform includes achievements, high scores, a recommendation engine and virtual goods wallet. As of March 2012, the site has 15M monthly unique users and over 54,000 games.
Financials
| Date | Type | Amount | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/07 | Seed | 1M | Unknown | |
| 08/01/07 | Series A | 5M | Flagship Ventures | Unknown |
| 04/01/08 | Series B | 3M | Hydro Quebec CapiTech | Unknown |
People
Jim Greer (Board member)
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