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Green Man Gaming Company Profile

Green Man Gaming, founded in 2004 and headquartered in London, is a privately held, venture capital-backed global video game distribution and publishing platform with 81 employees, offering a broad catalogue and data-driven marketing to help developers and publishers grow sales while retaining IP ownership, having raised $11.2 million through multiple later-stage VC rounds since 2010 and previously attempted an IPO in 2018.

Overview

Green Man Gaming is a private company founded in 2004, operating as a global video game distribution and publishing platform. The company connects developers and gamers through inclusive and accessible gaming experiences. It offers a broad catalogue of titles, a flexible publishing model, and data-driven marketing, enabling game developers and publishers across PC and console to grow sales, retain IP ownership, and reach players worldwide.

  • Status: Private
  • Employees: 81
  • Latest Deal Type: Later Stage VC
  • Investors: 10
  • Primary Industry: Media and Information Services (B2B)
  • Verticals: Gaming, E-Commerce, TMT
  • Corporate Office: 124 Finchley Road, London NW3 5JS, England, United Kingdom
  • Website: www.greenmangaming.com
  • Formerly Known As: Finscope Professional Services
  • Ownership Status: Privately Held (backing)
  • Financing Status: Venture Capital-Backed

Valuation & Funding

Green Man Gaming has raised a total of $11.2M over several funding rounds. Notable funding events include:

  • Later Stage VC: 01-Oct-2022 (Completed, Generating Revenue)
  • IPO: 27-Sep-2018 (Cancelled, Generating Revenue)
  • Later Stage VC: 28-Oct-2015 (Completed, Generating Revenue)
  • Later Stage VC (Series B): 31-Dec-2013 (Completed, Generating Revenue)
  • Later Stage VC: 06-Jul-2012 (Completed, Generating Revenue)
  • Later Stage VC: 26-Aug-2011 ($1.77M raised, $2.55M raised to date, Completed, Generating Revenue)
  • Later Stage VC: 30-Jul-2010 ($772K raised, $772K raised to date, Completed, Startup)

Cap Table (Partial)

  • Ordinary Shares:
    • 58,831 shares, Par Value: $0.001532, Issue Price: $21.95, Liquidation: $21.95, Pref. Multiple: 1x, Conversion Price: $21.95, % Owned: 16.28%
    • 31,563 shares, Par Value: $0.001532, Issue Price: $6.07, Liquidation: $6.07, Pref. Multiple: 1x, Conversion Price: $6.07, % Owned: 8.73%

Patent Portfolio

  • Total Documents (Applications and Grants): 16
  • Total Patent Families: 8
  • Granted: 8
  • Recent Patent Activity:
    • US-10678880-B2: Digital key distribution mechanism (Active, filed 07-Aug-2014)
    • US-11487840-B2: Digital key distribution mechanism (Active, filed 07-Aug-2014)
    • US-12530422-B2: Digital key distribution mechanism (Active, filed 07-Aug-2014)
    • US-20160044130-A1: Digital key distribution mechanism (Active, filed 07-Aug-2014)
    • US-20200320155-A1: Digital key distribution mechanism (Active, filed 07-Aug-2014, Technology: H04L63/064)

Acquisitions

  • UUMC: Acquired on 10-Jul-2012 (Merger/Acquisition, Industry: Social Content, Location: London, United Kingdom, Year Founded: 2007)

Competitors

  • GamersGate: Corporate Backed or Acquired, based in Stockholm, Sweden

Investors (Partial List)

  • Angel (individual) investors (minority holdings)

FAQs

  • When was Green Man Gaming founded?
    • 2004
  • Where is Green Man Gaming headquartered?
    • London, United Kingdom
  • What is the size of Green Man Gaming?
    • 81 employees
  • What industry is Green Man Gaming in?
    • Media and Information Services (B2B)
  • Is Green Man Gaming a private or public company?
    • Private
  • What is Green Man Gaming’s current revenue?
    • Not disclosed
  • How much funding has Green Man Gaming raised over time?
    • $11.2M
  • Who are Green Man Gaming’s investors?
    • 10 investors, including several angel investors
  • Who are Green Man Gaming’s competitors?
    • GamersGate

Affiliates

  • Subsidiary: UUMC (London, United Kingdom, Founded 2007)