Twitch (YC Winter 2007)

TL;DR: Twitch is a Y Combinator Winter 2007 startup A global community creating the future of live entertainment., currently acquired with a team of 2000.

A global community creating the future of live entertainment.

YC ID
383
YC Batch
Winter 2007
Status
Acquired
Team size
2000
Industry
Consumer, Content
Tags
Community, Gaming, Social Media
YC profile
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/twitch

Last verified:

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Twitch a YC (Y Combinator) company?

Yes. Twitch was funded by Y Combinator in the Winter 2007 batch. A global community creating the future of live entertainment.

What does Twitch do?

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, tourname…

What YC batch was Twitch in?

Twitch was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2007 batch.

How big is Twitch?

Twitch has a team of 2000 people according to Y Combinator's directory.

Is Twitch still active?

Twitch is currently listed as Acquired with a team of 2000 in Y Combinator's directory.

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