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Chess.Com Announces Growth Investment From General Atlantic

PRIVATEJan 14, 2022

Round Type

Venture

DraperSoftwareMobileGaming

Description

Chess.com, the world’s largest chess platform, today announced that General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity investor, has become a significant investor and partner in their mission to grow the game of chess. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Chess.Com raised an undisclosed amount in a funding round, dated January 14, 2022. Chess.Com is based in Draper, Utah, United States.

How much did Chess.Com raise?
Chess.Com raised an undisclosed amount in a funding round on January 14, 2022.
What does Chess.Com do?
Chess.com is the world’s largest chess platform, with a community of more than 75 million members from around the world playing more than 10 million games every day.
Where is Chess.Com based and how big is it?
Chess.Com is based in Draper, Utah, United States.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Mobile and Gaming around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Chess.Com that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Yahaha Studios raised $50M (Funding Round) on January 13, 2022.
  • Mistplay raised an undisclosed amount on December 10, 2021.
  • Telgorithm Inc. raised $3M (Seed) on February 24, 2022.
  • Aporia raised $25M (Series A) on February 23, 2022.
  • Seb raised an undisclosed amount (Post-IPO Equity) on February 22, 2022.
  • Decodable raised $20M (Funding Round) on February 22, 2022.

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Company Information

Company

Chess.Com

Location

Draper, Utah, United States

About

Chess.com is the world’s largest chess platform, with a community of more than 75 million members from around the world playing more than 10 million games every day. Launched in 2007, Chess.com is the leader in chess news, lessons, events, and live entertainment. Visit Chess.com to play, learn, and connect with chess—the world’s most popular game.

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