Backend Developer, Overwolf
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Gaming app & mod development framework
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Gaming app & mod development framework
201-500 employees
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201-500 employees
Company mission
To make sure that creators have everything they need to make a living doing what they love: developing awesome gaming experiences, enjoyed by both gamers and game developers.
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Company mission
To make sure that creators have everything they need to make a living doing what they love: developing awesome gaming experiences, enjoyed by both gamers and game developers.
Our take
As gaming becomes more and more popular, the trend in user-generated content, such as mods, is also on the rise. Overwolf wants to empower the creators of such content with a platform that supports the building of apps and publishing of mods, as well as the monetisation of these creations.
Through the platform, creators can develop apps with a range of capabilities, such as stat-trackers or gameplay capture tools. Then, they can track app downloads, engagement and reviews all from a single place. Mod developers have access to a complete toolset through which they can manage all their mods and add-ons, protect their content from unauthorised duplications and distribute with a wide range of revenue models.
On top of these tools for developers, the site acts as a marketplace for gamers to find the add-ons they want, connecting them to creations that can enhance their gaming experience. It expanded into the US in 2023, following a year in which it generated over $50M in advertising revenue. In 2024, it acquired tech company NitroPay and doubled its audience to 100M. Now supporting more than 1,500 games, it's on an impressive trajectory and is certainly one to watch.
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Benefits
- Events and activities: Team activities, company events, weekly gaming hours and more
- Gym membership: Monthly stipend for gym membership and fitness activities
- Food, snacks, beer and more: Lunch stipend and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks and drinks
- Stocks: Stock options for all team members
- Gaming and entertainment: Your Audible and Spotify are on us, as well as a stipend for buying games
- Gaming gear: Powerful gaming computer and peripherals
- Flexible work policies: Hybrid work model, flextime for parents, and even a WFA program
- Professional development: Skill training, conventions, unique projects and more
- Gaming conventions: Attend international gaming conventions, such as E3, Blizzcon, and Gamescom
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Nov 2021
$75m
SERIES D
Mar 2021
$52.5m
SERIES C
Total funding: $149.8m
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Leadership
Uri Marchand
(Co-Founder & CEO)Alongside Overwolf, Uri is a Crew Member at Jibe Ventures, a role they have held since 2021. Previously they co-founded Applicell where they served as the CEO for 4 years. Before that they spent 7 years in the Israeli Air Force as a Major and Search & Rescue Helicopter Pilot.
Alon Rabinovitz
(Co-Founder & CPO)Prior to co-founding Overwolf in 2009, Alon studied at Reichman University.
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