Exploding Kittens, Inc.

General Information
Company Name
Exploding Kittens, Inc.
Founded Year
2015
Location (Offices)
Los Angeles, United States +1
Founders / Decision Makers
Number of Employees
63
Industries
Entertainment, Gaming, Mobile
Funding Stage
Series Unknown
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Exploding Kittens, Inc. - Company Profile

Exploding Kittens, Inc. is a standout in the gaming and mobile industries. The company's mission is to inspire people to connect, laugh, and play fun games in the physical world. Initially seeking to raise $10K through Kickstarter, the Exploding Kittens campaign surpassed all expectations and raised an impressive $8.7M in just 30 days from 219,000 backers. The company holds the prestigious title of being the #1 most-backed project in Kickstarter history and has sold over 18 million games. Founded in 2015 by former Xbox game designer Elan Lee and The Oatmeal’s founder Matthew Inman, Exploding Kittens and its family of games aim to revolutionize traditional game nights into entertaining person-to-person experiences. With nearly 30 games available for purchase and a successful mobile app, the company has demonstrated its potential to thrive in the gaming and entertainment market. The last investment was a noteworthy $30.00M Venture Round investment on 10 October 2019, secured from TCG Capital. Overall, Exploding Kittens, Inc. presents a compelling opportunity for venture capital investors due to its innovative approach and impressive track record.

Taxonomy: game company, entertainment company, Kickstarter success, physical games, digital games, top game apps, person-to-person experience, startup success, Xbox game designer, most-backed project, family of games, innovative game design, gaming industry disruptor, creative founders, entrepreneurial success

Funding Rounds & Investors of Exploding Kittens, Inc. (4)

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Funding Stage Amount No. Investors Investors Date
Venture Round $30.00M 1 10 Oct 2019
Series A Unknown 1 04 Apr 2019
Product Crowdfunding $8.78M - 19 Feb 2015
Seed Round $2.65M - 22 Jan 2015

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