Wikia is the definitive place for people to collaboratively pursue interests and share knowledge on the web. Using Wikia, anyone can form new communities around any subject they love or participate in over 275,000 existing communities by reading or contributing new content.
With more than 13 million pages of rich content, Wikia’s communities are the most authoritative information about any topic on the Internet. Launched by co-founders Jimmy Wales and Angela Beesley, Wikia attracts more than 45 million global unique visitors per month and is a Top 50 Internet site according to Quantcast.
Financials
| Date | Type | Amount | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/06 | Series A | 4M | Walden VC | Unknown |
| 12/01/06 | Series B | 10M | Information Capital | Unknown |
| 11/01/12 | Other | 11M | Unknown |
People
Jimmy Wales (Co-founder)
Gil Penchina (Board member)
Jimmy Whales (Board member)
Angela Beesley (Board member)
Competitors
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PBWorks:
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Wetpaint:
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News
Dijit’s NextGuide app adds second-screen syncing content to USA Network TV shows
April 30, 2013 3:00 pm
The first fruits of television guide startup Dijit’s partnership with Watchwith have fallen from the tree today. The company announced… Continue reading ⟩
Breaking down what’s old and new in the 3DS’s upcoming lineup
April 18, 2013 5:00 pm
The 3DS is having a great year. Between hardcore strategy role-playing games and the return of beloved franchises, Nintendo has… Continue reading ⟩
Cut the Rope: Time Travel is a charmingly addictive puzzler with a few new tricks (review)
April 18, 2013 12:00 pm
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