Riot Games
also invests · investor profileLos Angeles, US · 1 known investors
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Riot Games is a video game developer and publisher known for titles including League of Legends and Valorant, and also produces esports and entertainment content. It serves players across PC, console, and mobile platforms.
Founders & leadership
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Brandon BeckFounder
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Marc MerrillFounderMarc Merrill is founder of Riot Games, a video game developer and publisher known for titles including League of Legends, Valorant, and Teamfight Tactics.
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A. Dylan JadejaA. Dylan Jadeja joined Riot Games in 2011 as Chief Financial Officer, later assuming the role of Chief Operating Officer in 2014 and President in 2017 before being named Chief Executive Officer in 2023. He has held senior leadership positions across the video game developer and publisher's financial, operational, and strategic functions.
Investors · 1
FirstMark Capitallisted by FirstMark CapitalNew York · $500K – $8M
How we know: FirstMark Capital's portfolio page · funding news · Not right? Tell us
Founder mafia
The Riot Games mafia →23 people who came through Riot Games went on to found or lead other companies.
Jesse HoustonSenior Producer / Senior Product ManagerFounded Critical Path Games +1Michael ChowVice President & Executive ProducerFounded Believer +1Sri SomasundaramSoftware EngineerFounded LatentAdrien PhilardeauSoftware Engineer InternFounded LeapingJoe TungExecutive Producer, League of LegendsFounded Theorycraft GamesJamie StormbreakerSenior Software EngineerFounded One More GameRichard HenkelProduct Lead - Summoner's Rift TeamFounded Odyssey InteractiveJ Aaron FarrEngineering ManagerFounded Jam & TeaT Carl KwohHead of Talent Operations & SystemsFounded Jam & TeaAnthony LeungDevelopment DirectorFounded Singularity 6Josh AndersonEngineering ManagerFounded Naria AIRobert HohmanMember of Board of AdvisorsFounded Glassdoor
Frequently asked questions
- What does Riot Games do?
- Riot Games is a video game developer and publisher known for titles including League of Legends and Valorant, and also produces esports and entertainment content. It serves players across PC, console, and mobile platforms.
- Who founded Riot Games?
- Riot Games was founded by Brandon Beck, Marc Merrill.
- Who are Riot Games's investors?
- Riot Games's investors include FirstMark Capital.
- Where is Riot Games headquartered?
- Riot Games is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.













