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Gaia Online

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Anime-themed social networking and forums-based website

Santa Clara, United StatesFounded 2003eCommerce & Marketplaces

Revenue <$1M Latest reported FY

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Gaia Online

Gaia Online, founded in 2003, operates as a dynamic online community platform primarily targeting teenagers. The platform offers a variety of games, social interaction opportunities, and customizable digital avatars. Gaia Online serves millions of teens monthly, providing a space for creativity and individuality through art contests, poetry forums, and customizable profiles. The company generates revenue through multiple streams including in-game purchases, subscriptions, and virtual currency transactions. Users can buy virtual items for their avatars, subscribe for additional benefits, and earn Gaia Cash through surveys and offers. Gaia Online's business model focuses on user engagement and monetization through virtual goods and services.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2003
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Employees: 4
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 32.0/100
Industry: Kids
Sector: eCommerce & Marketplaces
Business model: Marketplace & ecommerce
Client focus: B2C
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Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
SERIES C✓Equity / VC	Jul 2008	$11M	$44M	IVP	—
SERIES CEquity / VC	Jan 2008	—	—	Time Warner	—

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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

Year	Revenue	Growth
2026
2025
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2023
2022
2021
2020		—

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Growth signals

Gaia Online website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Gaia Online is 1.8M monthly website visits, up 5.9% over the last three months. Gaia Online's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits1.8M 3-month web change+5.9% 1-year team growth0%

Monthly website visitsJan 2017–Jul 2026

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