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{{short description|Live streaming video platform}}
{{short description|Live streaming video platform}}
{{Infobox website
{{Infobox website
| name = Caffeine
| name = Caffeine
| logo =
| logo =
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| url = {{URL|https://caffeine.tv/}}
| commercial = Yes
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| url = {{URL|https://caffeine.tv/}}
| type = [[Live streaming]], [[streaming video]]
| commercial = Yes
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| registration = Optional
| founder = {{ubl|[[Ben Keighran]]|[[Sam Roberts ( Caffeine)]]}}
| type = [[Live streaming]], [[streaming video]]
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| registration = Optional
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| area_served = Worldwide
| founder = {{ubl|[[Ben Keighran]]|Sam Roberts}}
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| launch_date = {{start date and age|2018|1|31}} (Pre-Release)
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| area_served = Worldwide
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| current_status = Active
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| launch_date = {{start date and age|2018|1|31}} (Pre-Release)
| dissolved = {{start date and age|2024|6|26}}
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| current_status = Defunct
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'''Caffeine''' is a social broadcasting platform ([[live streaming]]) that delivers live, interactive content at the intersection of [[gaming]] , [[sports]] , and [[entertainment]] . Caffeine has raised $146 million to date from investors in 3 rounds led by [[21st Century Fox]], [[Andreessen Horowitz|Andreesen Horowitz]], and [[Greylock Partners]]. Most recently, Caffeine secured a $100 million investment in September 2018 from [[21st Century Fox]] with chairman [[Lachlan Murdoch]] joining Caffeine’s board, as well as the creation of a newly formed joint venture called Caffeine Studios.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://digiday.com/media/caffeine-fox-backed-twitch-gaming-creators/|title=Gaming creators are warming up to Fox-backed Twitch competitor Caffeine|last=Flynn|first=Kerry|date=2019-01-23|website=Digiday|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-23}}</ref> The studio produces exclusive gaming, esports, sports, and live entertainment content that is streamed to Caffeine’s audience.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/digital/news/21st-century-fox-caffeine-investment-100-million-1202927111/|title=21st Century Fox Invests $100 Million in Social Live-Streaming Startup Caffeine|last=Roettgers|first=Janko|last2=Roettgers|first2=Janko|date=2018-09-05|website=Variety|language=en|access-date=2019-10-23}}</ref>
'''Caffeine''' was a [[live streaming]] platform for gaming, sports, and other entertainment content.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/digital/news/21st-century-fox-caffeine-investment-100-million-1202927111/|title=21st Century Fox Invests $100 Million in Social Live-Streaming Startup Caffeine|last=Roettgers|first=Janko|date=2018-09-05|website=Variety|language=en|access-date=2019-10-23}}</ref>


Caffeine secured a $100 million investment in September 2018 from 21st Century Fox with chairman [[Lachlan Murdoch]] joining Caffeine's board, as well as the creation of a newly formed joint venture called Caffeine Studios. As of 2019, Caffeine had raised $146 million from investors in 3 rounds led by [[21st Century Fox]], [[Andreessen Horowitz]], and [[Greylock Partners]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://digiday.com/media/caffeine-fox-backed-twitch-gaming-creators/|title=Gaming creators are warming up to Fox-backed Twitch competitor Caffeine|last=Flynn|first=Kerry|date=2019-01-23|website=Digiday|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-23}}</ref>
Both Caffeine and [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] partnered with celebrities to host pre-game celebrations for [[Super Bowl 2020]].<ref name="theverge-SB2020">{{cite web |last1=Stephen |first1=Bijan |title=Twitch and Caffeine are hosting their own Super Bowls before the big game |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/30/21113737/twitch-caffeine-super-bowl-nfl-fortnite-tournament-live-shows?utm_source=Triggermail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Post%20Blast%20bii-digital-media:%20Twitch%2C%20Caffeine%20capitalize%20on%20Super%20Bowl%20LIV%20%7C%20eMarketer%20estimates%20Netflix%27s%20share%20of%20daily%20time%20spent%20with%20digital%20video%20in%20the%20US%20will%20dip%20for%20the%20first%20time%20in%202020%20%7C%20Facebook%20ad%20revenue%20growth%20slows&utm_term=BII%20List%20DMedia%20ALL |website=The Verge |accessdate=23 February 2020 |language=en |date=30 January 2020}}</ref> Caffeine signed [[JuJu Smith-Schuster]], [[Offset (rapper)|Offset]] <ref name="theverge-SB2020" />


In February of 2020 Caffeine signed a multi-year contract with [[Drake (musician)|Drake]].<ref name="theverge-drake">{{cite web |last1=Stephen |first1=Bijan |title=Drake signs a "multiyear partnership" with live-streaming platform Caffeine |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/11/21131381/drake-partnership-caffeine-ultimate-rap-league-streaming |website=The Verge |accessdate=23 February 2020 |language=en |date=11 February 2020}}</ref> The rapper will have his own channel but will also bring [[Ultimate Rap League]] to the streaming platform.<ref name="theverge-drake" />
Both Caffeine and [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] hosted pre-game events for [[Super Bowl 2020]]. Notable content creators who have used the platform include [[JuJu Smith-Schuster]] and [[Offset (rapper)|Offset]].<ref name="theverge-SB2020">{{cite web |last1=Stephen |first1=Bijan |title=Twitch and Caffeine are hosting their own Super Bowls before the big game |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/30/21113737/twitch-caffeine-super-bowl-nfl-fortnite-tournament-live-shows |website=The Verge |accessdate=23 February 2020 |language=en |date=30 January 2020}}</ref>

Caffeine ended their service on June 26, 2024, stating that they were not able to achieve profitability.<ref name="shutdown">{{cite web |last1=Dillon |first1=Dak |title=Sports-focused streaming platform Caffeine abruptly shuts down |url=https://www.newscaststudio.com/2024/06/26/sports-focused-streaming-platform-caffeine-abruptly-shuts-down/ |website=NewscastStudio |accessdate=26 June 2024 |language=en |date=26 June 2024}}</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 08:23, 30 June 2024

Caffeine
Type of site
Live streaming, streaming video
DissolvedJune 26, 2024; 4 days ago (2024-06-26)
Area servedWorldwide
Founder(s)
URLcaffeine.tv
CommercialYes
RegistrationOptional
LaunchedJanuary 31, 2018; 6 years ago (2018-01-31) (Pre-Release)
Current statusDefunct

Caffeine was a live streaming platform for gaming, sports, and other entertainment content.[1]

Caffeine secured a $100 million investment in September 2018 from 21st Century Fox with chairman Lachlan Murdoch joining Caffeine's board, as well as the creation of a newly formed joint venture called Caffeine Studios. As of 2019, Caffeine had raised $146 million from investors in 3 rounds led by 21st Century Fox, Andreessen Horowitz, and Greylock Partners.[2]

Both Caffeine and Twitch hosted pre-game events for Super Bowl 2020. Notable content creators who have used the platform include JuJu Smith-Schuster and Offset.[3]

Caffeine ended their service on June 26, 2024, stating that they were not able to achieve profitability.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Roettgers, Janko (2018-09-05). "21st Century Fox Invests $100 Million in Social Live-Streaming Startup Caffeine". Variety. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
  2. ^ Flynn, Kerry (2019-01-23). "Gaming creators are warming up to Fox-backed Twitch competitor Caffeine". Digiday. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
  3. ^ Stephen, Bijan (30 January 2020). "Twitch and Caffeine are hosting their own Super Bowls before the big game". The Verge. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  4. ^ Dillon, Dak (26 June 2024). "Sports-focused streaming platform Caffeine abruptly shuts down". NewscastStudio. Retrieved 26 June 2024.

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