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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]], and [[Greylock Partners]]. 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''' 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]], and [[Greylock Partners]]. 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> |
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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 |
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 |website=The Verge |accessdate=23 February 2020 |language=en |date=30 January 2020}}</ref> Caffeines celebrities included [[JuJu Smith-Schuster]] and [[Offset (rapper)|Offset]].<ref name="theverge-SB2020" /> |
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Revision as of 01:53, 1 March 2020
Type of site | Live streaming, streaming video |
|---|---|
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Founder(s) | |
| URL | caffeine |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | January 31, 2018 (Pre-Release) |
| Current status | Active |
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, and Greylock Partners. 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.[1] The studio produces exclusive gaming, esports, sports, and live entertainment content that is streamed to Caffeine’s audience.[2]
Both Caffeine and Twitch partnered with celebrities to host pre-game celebrations for Super Bowl 2020.[3] Caffeines celebrities included JuJu Smith-Schuster and Offset.[3]
References
- ^ Flynn, Kerry (2019-01-23). "Gaming creators are warming up to Fox-backed Twitch competitor Caffeine". Digiday. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
- ^ Roettgers, Janko; Roettgers, Janko (2018-09-05). "21st Century Fox Invests $100 Million in Social Live-Streaming Startup Caffeine". Variety. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
- ^ a b Stephen, Bijan (30 January 2020). "Twitch and Caffeine are hosting their own Super Bowls before the big game". The Verge. Retrieved 23 February 2020.