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OMGPop

AcquiredYC S06YC Top Company

New York City, US · 11 employees · 2 known investors

OMGPOP develops multiplayer games distributed across social networks, mobile platforms, and its own website. The company creates real-time competitive game experiences for casual players.

ConsumerGamingSocialUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S06)

CFCharles Forman
Charles Formanin𝕏Founder/CEOCharles Forman co-founded OMGPOP, a gaming studio that developed the multiplayer drawing game Draw Something, which was acquired by Zynga in 2012 for $210 million. He has a background in computer science and design, and later co-founded Storyboarder.

Investors · 2

Bessemer Venture PartnersRedwood City · $5M – $100M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

In the news

OMGPOP Team Tried To Buy Back Its Site, But Zynga Killed It Insteadtechcrunch.com · Aug 2013Before OMGPOP Sold For $210 Million, The CEO Hired Back Everyone He Laid Offarticles.businessinsider.com · Apr 2012OMGPOP CEO Hired Back Everyone He Laid Off And Made Sure They Cashed Inbusinessinsider.com · Apr 2012Laid-Off OMGPOP Workers Got Hired Back Just In Time To Cash-In On The Big Salebusinessinsider.com · Apr 2012The Inside Story of The OMGPOP-Zynga Deal From The CEO, Investors & More! • TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Mar 2012OMGPOP Hits 1M Downloads For Draw Something App, "Locked Down" On Mobile Strategy • TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Feb 2012“OMGPop!” IS BACK FROM THE DEAD...kinda – @onlyclvn on Tumblrtumblr.com

Frequently asked questions

What does OMGPop do?
OMGPOP develops multiplayer games distributed across social networks, mobile platforms, and its own website. The company creates real-time competitive game experiences for casual players.
Who founded OMGPop?
OMGPop was founded by Charles Forman.
Who are OMGPop's investors?
OMGPop's investors include Bessemer Venture Partners, Y Combinator.
Where is OMGPop headquartered?
OMGPop is headquartered in New York City, US.