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Epic Games

Cary, North Carolina

Epic Games is a developer of an interactive entertainment software designed for immersive game creation. The company's software specializes in developing various multiplayer games and operates a game store that empowers others to choose and create three-dimensional content, enabling game developers and creators to build, distribute, and manage environments, realistic visualizations, and interactive experiences with scalable performance and cross-platform compatibility.

https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/home
Founded Year
1991
Est. Valuation
$24.43B
Total Raised
$8.01B
Last Raised
$1.50B
Stage
Later Stage VC

Company Profile

Epic Games is a leading American interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology, founded in 1991 by Tim Sweeney.

Known for creating Fortnite and the industry-standard Unreal Engine, Epic operates a massive digital ecosystem, including the Epic Games Store. Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, they develop cutting-edge, cross-platform games and technology.

Latest Funding Rounds

11-Nov-2024 $1.50B Later Stage VC

01-Nov-2023 Secondary Transaction - Private

01-Jun-2023 Secondary Transaction - Private

01-Sep-2022 Secondary Transaction - Private

12-Aug-2022 Secondary Transaction - Private

11-Apr-2022 $2.00B Later Stage VC (Series E)

20-Jan-2022 $143.79M Secondary Transaction - Private

30-Aug-2021 $1.00B Later Stage VC

13-Aug-2021 Secondary Transaction - Private

08-Aug-2021 Merger/Acquisition Cancelled

Key Management

Tim Sweeney Co-Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer & President

Patrick Gannon Co-Chief Executive Officer

Adam Sussman President

Randy Gelber Chief Financial Officer

Daniel Vogel Chief Operating Officer

Kim Libreri Chief Technology Officer

Alasdair Coull Chief Technology Officer, Special Projects

Steve Allison Vice President & General Manager of Store

Charlie Wen Chief Creative Officer

Monika Fahlbusch Chief People Officer

Investors

1435 Capital Management, Acquinox Capital, Alexander Capital Ventures, Andalusian Private Capital & Advisory, BFA Global Investors, BZH Capital Partners, Calm Ventures, Destiny (Financial Software), Evolution VC Partners, Excedea Capital

Information provided is from the Pitchbook database as of 26/3/2026.

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