Shaker
Online Venue for Community Meetups
Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in June 2009 by Yonatan Maor, Gad Maor, Ofer Rundstein, and Yossi Sadoun, Shaker operated with 11–50 employees. The company raised a total of $18 million across three funding rounds from seven investors. Shaker was acquired by Playstudios in August 2016.
Business overview
Shaker developed online venues designed to host various events, from live-stream music concerts to networking events and conferences, aiming to connect people in virtual spaces. The company's core technology added a layer of places to social networks, allowing users to explore different environments, chat, meet new people, and host their own meetups. Shaker operated within the social media and advertising sector, targeting consumers and media and entertainment industries.
Strategic signal
In August 2016, Shaker was acquired by Playstudios, an Israeli game studio. This acquisition signaled a strategic exit for Shaker, integrating its virtual social platform capabilities into a larger entity, likely to enhance interactive experiences within Playstudios' gaming portfolio.
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- What is Shaker's primary business?
- Shaker created online venues for community meetups, enabling users to host various events like live-stream music concerts, networking events, and conferences in virtual environments.
- When was Shaker founded?
- Shaker was founded in June 2009.
- Who were the founders of Shaker?
- Shaker was founded by Yonatan Maor, Gad Maor, Ofer Rundstein, and Yossi Sadoun.
- What was a significant corporate milestone for Shaker?
- In August 2016, Shaker was acquired by Playstudios, leading to its inactive status.
- Which investors participated in Shaker's October 2011 funding round?
- In October 2011, Shaker received funding from investors including AFSquare and CrunchFund.