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Machine Zone

acquired by AppLovinYC W08YC Top Company

San Francisco, US · Founded 2008 · 501 employees · 4 known investors

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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.

Also known as Addmired Inc.

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 LeydonCEO
HNHalbert Nakagawa
Halbert NakagawaCTO
MSMike Sherrill
Mike SherrillCo-Founder2007–2022Mike Sherrill founded Machine Zone in 2007 and launched the mobile game Game of War in 2012. The company was acquired by AppLovin in May 2020.
NM
Nichola MenteExecutive Assistant to COO2015–2016

Investors · 4

Menlo Ventureslisted by Menlo VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $20M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Anthos CapitalreportedSanta Monica · $500K – $10M

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corporate structure
Addmired Inc.

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, Anthos Capital.
Who acquired Machine Zone?
Machine Zone was acquired by AppLovin.
Where is Machine Zone headquartered?
Machine Zone is headquartered in San Francisco, US.