Last deal

$5M

Amount

Debt Financing

Stage

18.01.2012

Date

3

all rounds

$60.9M

Total amount

date founded

Financing round

General

About Company
Digital Chocolate is a global video game developer and publisher focusing on casual and social games for web, Facebook and mobile platforms.

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founded date

01.01.2003

Operating Status

Closed (01.01.2014)

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Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Debt Financing

IPO status

Private

Description

With operations in multiple countries, including the U.S., Finland, Spain, India, and Mexico, Digital Chocolate creates and releases a wide range of casual and social games for web browsers, Facebook, and mobile devices. Their offerings cater to various interests, such as fashion, modeling, and entrepreneurship, and they also develop exclusive console games for the Microsoft gaming console. Additionally, the company develops games and applications specifically for mobile phones and iPod touch, ensuring a diverse and engaging gaming experience across different platforms.
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type

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Trip Hawkins
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Jeferson Valadares

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Development Director

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VP Engineering

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Eric Seufert

Marketing, Strategy and Analytics Positions

Geoff Ralston

Geoff Ralston

Director

Evan Tana

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Product Manager

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Alon Sobol

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Head of Studio

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General Manager

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