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Machine Zone

acquired by ApplovinYC W08YC Top Company

San Francisco, US · Founded 2008 · 501 employees · 3 known investors

Machine Zone develops multiplayer mobile games, mobile advertising technology, and a live data platform called Satori that processes real-time information across consumer and enterprise applications.

ConsumerGamingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W08)

Machine Zone was founded in 2008 by Gabriel Leydon, Halbert Nakagawa, and Mike Sherrill.

GLGabriel Leydon
Gabriel LeydonFounder/CEO
HNHalbert Nakagawa
Halbert NakagawaFounder/CTO
MSMike Sherrill
Mike SherrillinCo-Founder2007–2022

Investors · 3

Baseline VenturesJackson · $100K – $1Mvia Steve Anderson · inferred
Menlo VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $20M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

In the news

Machine Zone Co-Founder Gabe Leydon Raises $200M for New Blockchain Game Studioventurebeat.com · Aug 2022AppLovin purchase said to value Machine Zone at 10% of its peak valuation - Silicon Valley Business Journalbizjournals.com · May 2020AppLovin Values Game Maker Machine Zone At Around $500 millionbloomberg.com · May 2020AppLovin acquires Machine Zone, doubles down on mobile games | VentureBeatventurebeat.com · May 2020Machine Zone (MZ): A $10 Billion Unicorn in the Making | by Lawrence W. Abrams | Mediummedium.com · Apr 2016Newest Hit-Game Maker Machine Zone (YC W08) Nears $3 Billion Valuationblogs.wsj.com · Jul 2014'Game of War' mobile game developer looking at $3 billion valuation: WSJ | Reutersuk.reuters.com · Jul 2014Sources: Gaming firm Machine Zone worth at least $3 billion in mega-round of funding | Fortunefortune.com · Jul 2014

Frequently asked questions

What does Machine Zone do?
Machine Zone develops multiplayer mobile games, mobile advertising technology, and a live data platform called Satori that processes real-time information across consumer and enterprise applications.
Who founded Machine Zone?
Machine Zone was founded by Gabriel Leydon, Halbert Nakagawa, Mike Sherrill in 2008.
Who are Machine Zone's investors?
Machine Zone's investors include Baseline Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Y Combinator.
Who acquired Machine Zone?
Machine Zone was acquired by Applovin.
Where is Machine Zone headquartered?
Machine Zone is headquartered in San Francisco, US.