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Draft Kings Inc. reported raising $154 Million in an initial SEC Form D filing, from an offering of $154 Million

PUBLIC · DKNGSep 02, 2016

Amount Raised

$154 Million

$154 Million sold, per SEC Form D (first sale Sep 2, 2016)

Round Type

Venture

BostonOtherGamingSportsMobile Apps

Quick answer

DraftKings raised $154 Million in a funding round, dated September 2, 2016. DraftKings is based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

How much did DraftKings raise?
DraftKings raised $154 Million in a funding round on September 2, 2016.
What does DraftKings do?
DraftKings Inc. is a leading digital sports entertainment and gaming company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston.
Where is DraftKings based and how big is it?
DraftKings is based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Fundz records about 5,000 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at DraftKings?
Fundz holds 1 contact at DraftKings. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Gaming and Sports around the same time

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

  • Esports Entertainment Group raised $30K (Pre-Seed) on October 7, 2016.
  • FloSports raised $21M on August 18, 2016.

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Company Information

Company

DraftKings

Location

222 Berkeley Street

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

About

DraftKings Inc. is a leading digital sports entertainment and gaming company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston. The company offers products across daily fantasy sports, regulated gaming, and digital media, aiming to make life more exciting through responsible, real-money gaming experiences. DraftKings Sportsbook operates in 28 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and Ontario, while its iGaming platform is active in several U.S. states and Canada under the DraftKings and Golden Nugget Online Gaming brands. It also owns Jackpocket, the top U.S. digital lottery courier app, and DraftKings Network, a multi-platform content ecosystem. Partnered with major leagues like the NFL, NBA, and NHL, DraftKings continues to lead in innovation and responsible gaming.

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