Who founded GameWisp?

GameWisp was founded by Eli Hooten, Michael Anderson in 2012.

Who are GameWisp's investors?

GameWisp's investors include Techstars.

How much funding has GameWisp raised?

GameWisp has disclosed $2.2M raised across 2 rounds.

Who acquired GameWisp?

GameWisp was acquired by Lightstream.

Where is GameWisp headquartered?

GameWisp is headquartered in Nashville, US.

GameWisp

acquired by LightstreamTechstars '14

Nashville, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 1 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Acquired by Lightstream April 2019 · terms undisclosed · source ↗

GameWisp built a subscription platform letting gaming livestreamers and YouTubers offer paid tiers with perks to fans, similar to Patreon for streamers.

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Founders & leadership

GameWisp was founded in 2012 by Eli Hooten and Michael Anderson.

Eli HootenCTO / Co-Founder2012–2019Eli Hooten holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and served as CTO and co-founder of GameWisp, where he led product and technical direction and managed engineering. He currently leads engineering at Codecov at Sentry.

Michael AndersonCo-founder · CEO2012–2023Michael Anderson is Chief Executive Officer and President of GameWisp, a content platform focused on online media and video gaming. He has over ten years of experience in product development and management across startups and enterprise environments, with expertise in leading cross-functional teams and P&L management.

Aaron MiddletonNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 1

Techstarslisted by TechstarsBoulder · $220K

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.2M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2016–2017

▶$1.3MraisedApr 2017 · 8 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Troy HenikoffDirector
Aaron MiddletonExecutive Officer
Michael AndersonExecutive Officer, Director
Andrew WynansExecutive Officer
Eli HootenExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $1.5M
Amount sold: $1.3M
First sale: Mar 2017
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$863.5KraisedFeb 2016 · 6 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Aaron MiddletonExecutive Officer, Director
Eli HootenExecutive Officer, Director
Michael AndersonExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $1M
Amount sold: $863.5K
First sale: Jan 2016
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does GameWisp do?: GameWisp built a subscription platform letting gaming livestreamers and YouTubers offer paid tiers with perks to fans, similar to Patreon for streamers.
Who founded GameWisp?: GameWisp was founded by Eli Hooten, Michael Anderson in 2012.
Who are GameWisp's investors?: GameWisp's investors include Techstars.
How much funding has GameWisp raised?: GameWisp has disclosed $2.2M raised across 2 rounds.
Who acquired GameWisp?: GameWisp was acquired by Lightstream.
Where is GameWisp headquartered?: GameWisp is headquartered in Nashville, US.