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Plexchat provides a dedicated communication platform for mobile gamers, enabling social coordination and community building within games. Its core product offers integrated chat and clan management tools, addressing the unique interaction needs of mobile communities. The platform streamlines player communication and strategic planning, enhancing the overall multiplayer experience for its users.
Shawn Foust co-founded Plexchat as CEO, launching the company in August 2015. The venture stemmed from the insight that mobile games lacked robust, integrated communication and social features tailored for their player base. Foust’s prior experience in the gaming industry informed the development of this specialized solution, aiming to fill a critical gap in the mobile gaming ecosystem.
Plexchat serves mobile game developers and their player communities, fostering engagement and loyalty. It enhances the mobile gaming experience by offering essential tools for players to connect, communicate, and coordinate efficiently. The company's vision was to become the premier social and communication layer for the mobile gaming ecosystem, strengthening those communities.
Plexchat has raised $7.0M across 1 funding round.
Plexchat has raised $7.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Plexchat has raised $7.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Plexchat's investors include Gordon Rubenstein, 14W, 2048 Ventures, ACME Capital, Inventure, London Venture Partners, Marcy Venture Partners, Northzone, Raine Ventures, RTP Ventures, Matt Mazzeo, Paul Heydon.
Plexchat is a social platform for mobile gamers that built in-game chat, community and coordination tools and was acquired by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment after raising about $7M; it focused on improving social features and player engagement for mobile titles.[1][2]
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Plexchat has raised $7.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $7.0M Seed in July 2017.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2017 | $7.0M Seed | Gordon Rubenstein | 14W, 2048 Ventures, ACME Capital, Inventure, London Venture Partners, Marcy Venture Partners, Northzone, Raine Ventures, RTP Ventures, Matt Mazzeo, Paul Heydon, Steve Martocci, Hany Nada, Hideaki Ono, Chris Fralic, Lumia Capital, Macro Ventures, Singularity Ventures |