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BlueStacks
Other B2B Software · Campbell, United States · Founded 2009
Consumer technologies developer for mobile, TV and PC ecosystems MoreLess
BlueStacks by now.gg, Inc. is a leading platform that allows gamers to play thousands of mobile games on PCs and Macs. The company serves a diverse range of gamers who prefer the flexibility of playing mobile games on larger screens. Operating in the gaming market, BlueStacks offers two primary modes of gameplay: local downloads and browser-based play. The local download option allows users to install and play mobile games directly on their computers, while the browser-based option provides instant access to games in HD quality without the need for downloads or worrying about PC specifications. BlueStacks generates revenue through a freemium model, offering basic services for free while charging for premium features and ad-free experiences. The platform's ease of use and high-quality gaming experience make it a popular choice among gamers looking to enhance their mobile gaming experience on desktop devices.
Keywords: App Player, mobile games, PC, Mac, HD quality, browser-based, local downloads, freemium model, gaming market, desktop devices.
Company overview
BlueStacks company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Campbell, United States
- Employees
- 262
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 64.5
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest May 2016
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
BlueStacks funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES COther financing | Nov 2019 | $22M | $88M | Intel Corporation | — |
| LATE VCOther financing | Jul 2014 | $13M | $52M | Samsung Ventures | — |
| SEEDOther financing | Mar 2013 | — | — | Qualcomm Ventures · Intel Capital | — |
| SEEDOther financing | Apr 2012 | — | — | Qualcomm Ventures | — |
| SERIES BOther financing | Oct 2011 | $6.4M | $26M | Andreessen Horowitz · Radar Partners · Citrix · Redpoint | — |
| SERIES AOther financing | May 2011 | Redpoint · Andreessen Horowitz · Ignition Partners | — |
Growth signals
BlueStacks website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for BlueStacks is 11M monthly website visits, up 18.3% over the last three months. BlueStacks's team declined 19.6% over the past year.
Comparisons
BlueStacks compared with similar companies
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Madrid, Spain | Acquired | 1 | $5.5M | $77M |
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Leipzig, Germany | Operational | |||
 Fishlabsdevelops and publishes high quality games for, smartphones and tablets |
Hamburg, Germany | Acquired | |||
 DFR AsiaDFR Asia is a digital media venture studio making investments in the digital media industry |
Huangpu, China | Operational | |||
 GaikaiVideo game streaming platform |
Aliso Viejo, United States | Acquired | |||
 CyberStepPublisher of interactive entertainment like online games |
Tokyo, Japan | Operational | |||
 CuriscopeAugmented reality products for immersive science learning |
London, United Kingdom | Operational | |||
 WillowTreeTop IOS IPhone, Android, Web & Mobile App Development Company | WillowTree Inc. |
Charlottesville, United States | Acquired |
Capital deployed
BlueStacks investments and acquisitions
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Talent graph
BlueStacks's talent
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Global footprint
Where BlueStacks has talent and traffic
team presence
In the news
Latest news about BlueStacks
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Market sentiment
What the market is saying about BlueStacks
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