Twitch
YC W07 · Acquired · A global community creating the future of live entertainment.
Competitors
| Company | Category | Status | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
 MojoShared: video, creating, proAcquiredOther | Other | Acquired | YCW18 |
 The JuggernautShared: global community, entertainment, mediaActiveOther | Other | Active | YCW19 |
 MayhemShared: gaming communityAcquiredOther | Other | Acquired | SPC2018 |
 MayhemShared: gaming community, global, chatAcquiredOther | Other | Acquired | YCW18 |
 Players' LoungeShared: video game, gaming, gamerActiveOther | Other | Active | YCW18 |
Adjacent
| Company | Category | Status | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
 RedditShared: social network, community, social mediaAcquiredOther | Other | Acquired | YCS05 |
 GuildedShared: gaming community, chatAcquiredOther | Other | Acquired | YCS17 |
 9gagShared: social network, social media, gamingActiveOther | Other | Active | YC +1S12 |
| Hatsu LabsShared: gamingNot statedAI | AI | Not stated | speedrunSR003 |
 LFcarryShared: video game, gaming, gamerActiveAI | AI | Active | YCW20 |
Also from W07
All of W07| Company | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|
 AuctomaticDeveloper toolsAcquiredDevtools | Devtools | Acquired |
 VirtualminDeveloper toolsActiveDevtools | Devtools | Active |
 WhitenoiseAIInactiveAI | AI | Inactive |
About Twitch
Twitch is the world’s leading video platform and community for gamers. More than 100 million gamers gather every month to broadcast, watch and chat about gaming. Twitch’s video platform is the backbone of live and on-demand distribution for leading video game broadcasters including casual gamers, pro players, tournaments, leagues, developers and gaming media organizations. Twitch is leading a revolution in the gaming community, working to create a participatory experience that transcends gameplay. Learn more at http://twitch.tv.
- YC batch
- W07 · Winter 2007
- Status, per YC
- Acquired
- Category
- Other
- Team size
- 2,000
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, USA
- Checked
- 31m ago
YC tags: Community, Gaming, Social Media, Video, Social Network
Twitch: questions
Which YC batch was Twitch in?
Twitch was in Y Combinator's Winter 2007 batch (W07).
Is Twitch still active?
Y Combinator lists Twitch as acquired.
Where is Twitch based?
Twitch lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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