FlowPlay
Seattle, US · Founded 2007 · 84 employees on LinkedIn
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Paul Fieldingunlockedknows Derrick Morton · together at UCLA (overlapped)
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FlowPlay develops online social and free-play games built around player communities. The company also runs charitable giving programs through donations, sponsorships, and fundraising partnerships.
Founders & leadership
FlowPlay was founded in 2007 by Douglas Pearson and Derrick Morton.
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Douglas PearsoninCo-Founder and CTO2007–2025Douglas Pearson holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Michigan and has spent over 30 years developing professional software in languages including Java, C++, and C#, with particular expertise in virtual game world architecture, massively multiplayer online systems, and mobile game development across multiple platforms.
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Derrick MortoninCo-founder · Chief Executive Officer2007–2023Derrick Morton has held executive and director roles at four startups that achieved acquisitions or IPOs, focusing on business development, product development, and general management.
Board
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Mike SladeBoard director
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Michael SchutzlerBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$500K disclosed across 1 round · 2012
▶$500KraisedFeb 2012 · 10 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$500KraisedFeb 2012 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Mike SladeDirector
- Douglas PearsonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Derrick MortonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Michael SchutzlerDirector
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Amount sold
- $500K
- First sale
- Feb 2012
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does FlowPlay do?
- FlowPlay develops online social and free-play games built around player communities. The company also runs charitable giving programs through donations, sponsorships, and fundraising partnerships.
- Who founded FlowPlay?
- FlowPlay was founded by Douglas Pearson, Derrick Morton in 2007.
- How much funding has FlowPlay raised?
- FlowPlay has disclosed $500K raised across 1 round.
- Where is FlowPlay headquartered?
- FlowPlay is headquartered in Seattle, US.

