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Riot Games
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Riot Games

Riot Games

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US-based Riot Games, a leading developer and publisher of popular video games like League of Legends and Valorant.

HQ
Los Angeles, CA, US
Founded
2006
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Riot Games, Inc., founded in September 2006 by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill, is an American video game developer, publisher, and esports tournament organizer based in Los Angeles, California. The company's core mission is to develop, publish, and support the most player-focused games in the world. Riot Games is best known for its flagship title, League of Legends, and has expanded its portfolio with games like Valorant and several spin-offs through its publishing arm, Riot Forge. The company primarily targets the global gaming and esports markets.

Notable affiliated people include founders Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill, as well as the major investor Tencent, which acquired Riot Games in 2011. Key achievements include the massive success of League of Legends, which has become one of the most-played and most-watched esports titles globally. Riot Games has significantly impacted the gaming industry by setting new standards for game development and player engagement, fostering a vibrant esports ecosystem, and continually expanding its game offerings.

Riot Games - M & A Snapshot

Open M & A

  • Tencent

    Acquired Riot Games • Undisclosed • Dec 16, 2015

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Riot Games - Quick Facts

Who are Riot Games' competitors?

Companies similar to Riot Games include Immortals, Cloud9 Esports, Gen.G and esports.com.

When was Riot Games founded?

Riot Games was founded in 2006.

Where is Riot Games' headquarters located?

Riot Games' headquarters is located in Los Angeles, CA, US.

When was Riot Games' last funding round?

Riot Games' most recent funding round was for $6M (USD) in December 2018.

How much has Riot Games raised to-date?

As of Dec 31, 2018, Riot Games has raised a total of $21M (USD).

Riot Games - Classification

Technology
  • AI
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Video Games
Tags
  • API
  • eSports
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
ISIC
  • 6202Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities
  • 9329Other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c.
Show 22 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 440000Retail Trade
  • 449000Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
  • 449200Electronics and Appliance Retailers
  • 449210Electronics and Appliance Retailers
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541512Computer Systems Design Services
  • 713100Amusement Parks and Arcades
  • 713120Amusement Arcades
  • 710000Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 713000Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
SIC
  • 5731Radio, Television, and Consumer Electronics Stores
  • 7993Coin-Operated Amusement Devices
  • 5700Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores
  • 7900Amusement And Recreation Services
  • 5730Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, And Music Stores
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7990Miscellaneous Amusement And Recreation Services
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
  • 7379Computer Related Services, Not Elsewhere Classified