Mayhem provides game tracking, real-time leaderboards, and community chat features for gaming events. (Note: Acquired by Niantic in 2020)
Also known as Visor
ConsumerGamingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)
Mayhem was founded in 2018 by Ivan Zhou and Anhang Zhu.
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Anhang ZhuinFounderAnhang Zhu is founder of Mayhem, which provides game tracking, leaderboards, and community features for gaming events.
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Amit KumarNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$5.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2018
▶$5.5MraisedAug 2018 · 6 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$5.5MraisedAug 2018 · 6 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ivan ZhouExecutive Officer, Director
- Amit KumarDirector
- Anhang ZhuExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $5.8M
- Amount sold
- $5.5M
- First sale
- Feb 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Mayhem went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Mayhem do?
- Mayhem provides game tracking, real-time leaderboards, and community chat features for gaming events. (Note: Acquired by Niantic in 2020)
- Who founded Mayhem?
- Mayhem was founded by Ivan Zhou, Anhang Zhu in 2018.
- Who are Mayhem's investors?
- Mayhem's investors include Accel, Afore Capital, NextGen Venture Partners, Y Combinator, Sequoia Capital.
- How much funding has Mayhem raised?
- Mayhem has disclosed $5.5M raised across 1 round.
- Who acquired Mayhem?
- Mayhem was acquired by Niantic.
- Where is Mayhem headquartered?
- Mayhem is headquartered in San Francisco, US.





