Overwolf
Type of site
User-generated content platform
HeadquartersTel Aviv, Israel
Created byUri Marchand, Gil Or, Alon Rabinowitz, Nir Finkelstein
URLwww.overwolf.com

Overwolf is a software platform designed to help developers create extensions for video games, which are then offered to users through Overwolf's App Store.

History

Overwolf was founded in 2010 by Uri Marchand, Gil Or, Alon Ranowitz and Nir Finkelstein with a cash seed investment from Joseph (Yossi) Vardi. In September 2013, another $5.3 million was invested by Venture Capital Marker LLC.[1] At the start of their Beta release in 2011,[2] Overwolf had 50,000 users. As of early 2013, Overwolf had reached 1 million users.[3] In September 2012, Overwolf opened its Software Development Kit.[4]

In June 2020, Overwolf acquired CurseForge, for an undisclosed sum,[5] from Twitch.[6]

In March 2022, Overwolf acquired the UK-based payment platform software specialist Tebex in a $29 million deal.[7]

Overwolf partners with organizations such as Wargaming,[8] Webzen,[9] gPotato,[10] and Teamspeak.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ Takahashi, Dean (September 17, 2013). "Israel's Overwolf raises $5.3M for user-generated game add-on tools". VentureBeat. Retrieved September 17, 2013.
  2. ^ Takahashi, Dean (August 2, 2011). "Overwolf launches social overlay for online games". VentureBeat. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
  3. ^ "Overwolf Surpasses One Million Users, Launches In-Game Appstore". Gamasutra. August 1, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
  4. ^ Takahashi, Dean (August 1, 2012). "Overwolf opens its in-game app store to publishers and code-savvy gamers". VentureBeat. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
  5. ^ "CurseForge Mods and Addons - FAQ". Overwolf. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  6. ^ Shieber, Jonathan. "In-game app-development platform Overwolf acquires CurseForge assets from Twitch to get into mods". TechCrunch. Verizon Media. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  7. ^ Media, Insider. "Payment platform specialist acquired in $29m deal". Insider Media Ltd. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  8. ^ "Introducing Overwolf". Wargaming.
  9. ^ "WEBZEN Partners with Overwolf to Launch the WEBZEN Hub". Gamasutra. July 12, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2012.
  10. ^ Reahard, Jef (August 30, 2011). "gPotato partners with Overwolf for social media client". Joystiq. Archived from the original on November 8, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
  11. ^ Empson, Rip (December 14, 2014). "Overwolf Partners With TeamSpeak To Give Online Games A Social Boost (And In-Game Voice Chat)". Techcrunch. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  12. ^ "Overwolf Launches TeamSpeak Widget". December 14, 2011. Retrieved December 14, 2011.
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