About Epic Games
Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on various platforms like iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage online multiplayer features and backend support. Unlike its competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, allowing other developers to create their own games. The goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while empowering developers with essential tools and support.
Cary, North CarolinaHeadquarters
1991Year Founded
$8,375.3MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
Health coverage - 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match and profit share
Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents
Unlimited PTO & sick time
Paid sabbatical
Risks
Legal challenges over refund policies may damage Epic Games' reputation.
Ongoing legal battle with Google could impact Epic Games' market strategies.
New in-game items may not resonate, affecting player engagement and revenue.
Differentiation
Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading game development tool for high-fidelity experiences.
The company supports developers with Epic Online Services for scalable game management.
Epic Games' multifaceted revenue model includes game sales, in-game purchases, and engine licensing.
Upsides
Cross-platform play trend enhances Epic Games' reach across multiple devices.
User-generated content platforms boost player engagement and retention for Epic Games.
VR and AR popularity opens new opportunities for Epic Games' Unreal Engine.
Funding
Total raised$8.38 B
Latest valuation$22.50 B
StageLATE_VC
LATE VC
1/31/2024- Endeavor
- Cercano Management
- Smash Ventures
- KKR
- Lightspeed Venture Partners
- BlackRock
- KIRKBI
- Franklin Templeton Investments
- Kleiner Perkins
- Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
- Chris Adamo
- AllianceBernstein
- Luxor Capital
- The Walt Disney Company
- Park West Asset Management
- Altimeter Capital
- GIC
- Sony
- T. Rowe Price
- Fidelity Investments
- Appaloosa
- Tencent
- ICONIQ Capital
- David Tepper
- Baillie Gifford
- AXiomatic Gaming
$1.5 K
$22.50 BGRANT
12/31/2003N/A