Tetris Online
And publishes electronic entertainment properties.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | €0.0 | round | |
| N/A | €0.0 | round | |
| N/A | $5.3m | Debt | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Tetris Online, Inc. was a video game developer and publisher, established in January 2006 as the exclusive online licensee for the Tetris brand in North America and Europe.
The company was founded by a notable team: Alexey Pajitnov, the original creator of Tetris; Henk Rogers, a video game designer and publisher instrumental in bringing Tetris to a global audience; and Minoru Arakawa, the founder and former president of Nintendo of America. This combination of the game's creator, a seasoned game publisher, and a highly experienced industry executive provided a strong foundation for the venture. Rogers' journey is particularly linked to the company's existence, as his efforts were central to securing the rights for Tetris and popularizing it worldwide, leading to the logical step of creating a dedicated online version.
Tetris Online, Inc. focused on developing and publishing Tetris games for online platforms. Its business model was based on its exclusive license, allowing it to create and distribute official Tetris titles for the web. The company served a broad market of casual gamers who enjoyed the classic puzzle game. Over its lifespan, the company successfully raised $13 million in funding over three rounds, indicating investor confidence in its model and team.
Keywords: puzzle game, online gaming, game publisher, video game developer, licensing, casual games, Tetris, Alexey Pajitnov, Henk Rogers, Minoru Arakawa