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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.

EHEli Hooten
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.
MAMichael Anderson
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.
AM
Aaron MiddletonNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 1

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.