Niantic

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Niantic is a technology company primarily focused on developing augmented reality games. It builds an augmented reality platform for current and future generations of AR hardware. Its flagship products include Pokemon Go, Ingress, and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite.

TypePrivate
Founded2011
HQSan Francisco, CA, USMap
Websitenianticlabs.com
Employee Ratings3.9More
Overall CultureB+More
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Employees (est.) (Feb 2021)730(+3%)
Revenue (Y, 2017)$890 M(-6%)
Cybersecurity ratingCMore

Key People/Management at Niantic

John Hanke

John Hanke

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Diana Hu

Diana Hu

Director of AR Platform
Mike Quigley

Mike Quigley

Chief Marketing Officer
Phil Keslin

Phil Keslin

Chief Technology Officer
Dennis Hwang

Dennis Hwang

VP, Visual and Interaction Design
Jeff Shouger

Jeff Shouger

Senior Vice President Finance
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Niantic Office Locations

Niantic has offices in San Francisco, Bellevue, Los Angeles, Sunnyvale and in 1 other location
San Francisco, CA, US (HQ)
1, Ferry Building, Suite 200, San Francisco
Bellevue, WA, US
Bellevue, WA, USA
Los Angeles, CA, US
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Sunnyvale, CA, US
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
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Niantic Financials and Metrics

Summary Metrics

Founding Date

2011

Niantic total Funding

$470 m

Niantic latest funding size

$245 m

Time since last funding

2 years ago

Niantic investors

Founders Fund, Samsung Ventures, Scott Banister, Meritech Capital Partners, Battery Ventures, Google, CRV, Spark Capital, Alsop Louie Partners, Cyan Banister, Causeway Media Partners, NetEase Capital, Javelin Ventures, Lucas Nealan, IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), You & Mr Jones Brandtech Ventures, Nintendo, Pokemon Company Group, AXiomatic Gaming
Niantic's latest funding round in January 2019 was reported to be $245 m. In total, Niantic has raised $470 m. Niantic's latest valuation is reported to be $3.9 b.
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Niantic Revenue

Niantic's revenue was reported to be $890 m in Y, 2017 which is a 6.3% decrease from the previous period.
USD

Revenue (Y, 2017)

890.0m

Revenue growth (Y, 2016 - Y, 2017), %

(6.3%)

Market valuation

3.9b
USDY, 2016EY, 2017

Revenue

950.0m890.0m

Revenue growth, %

(6%)
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USDY, 2016

Revenue/Employee

14.1m
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Niantic Operating Metrics

Jul, 2016Aug, 2016Sep, 2016Feb, 2017Apr, 2017Jun, 2017

Pokemon Go Daily Users (US)

28.50 m5 m

Pokemon Go Downloads

100 m500 m650 m752 m

Pokemon Go Monthly Users

100 m65 m60 m

Pokemon Go Sponsored Locations

35 k
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Niantic Acquisitions / Subsidiaries

Company NameDateDeal Size
6D.aiMarch 31, 2020
Seismic GamesJuly 17, 2018
Matrix MillJune 28, 2018
Escher RealityFebruary 01, 2018
EvertoonNovember 03, 2017

Niantic Cybersecurity Score

Cybersecurity ratingPremium dataset

C

78/100

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Niantic Online and Social Media Presence

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Niantic Company Culture

  • Overall Culture

    B+

    81/100

  • CEO Rating

    A+

    84/100

  • Compensation

    B+

    82/100

  • Diversity

    B-

    75/100

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Niantic News and Updates

January 05, 2021

Niantic acquires Mayhem to boost social gaming communities

Pokémon Go creator Niantic has acquired social gaming community platform Mayhem to bring greater social activity to its games.
January 05, 2021

Niantic buys competitive gaming platform Mayhem

Pokèmon Go creator Niantic has acquired a small SF gaming startup building a league and tournament organization platform to help gamers create their own communities around popular titles. Mayhem was in Y Combinator’s winter 2018 batch and went onto raise $5.7 million in funding according to Crunchba…
December 28, 2020

How Niantic evolved Pokémon GO for the year no one could go anywhere

Pokémon GO was created to encourage players to explore the world while coordinating impromptu large group gatherings — activities we've all been encouraged to avoid since the pandemic began.
December 10, 2020

Pokémon Go maker Niantic donated $870,000 to pandemic relief and other causes in 2020

Pokémon Go maker Niantic said its social impact for 2020 includes $170,000 in donations for pandemic relief and $700,000 for other causes.
December 08, 2020

It’s Not Just You: ‘Pokemon GO’ Is Down, Niantic Working On A Fix

This doesn’t happen very often these days, but it does happen sometimes. Pokemon GO is down, and Niantic is working on a fix.
November 13, 2020

Singapore teams up with Niantic to promote tourism offerings through Pokémon GO

Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has teamed up with American AR technology company, Niantic, to showcase tourism offerings and encourage precinct exploration with the popular smartphone game, Pokémon GO as part of the ongoing SingapoRediscovers1 campaign The post Singapore teams up with Niantic to pro…
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 Niantic Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was Niantic founded?

    Niantic was founded in 2011.

  • Who are Niantic key executives?

    Niantic's key executives are John Hanke, Diana Hu and Mike Quigley.

  • How many employees does Niantic have?

    Niantic has 730 employees.

  • What is Niantic revenue?

    Latest Niantic annual revenue is $890 m.

  • What is Niantic revenue per employee?

    Latest Niantic revenue per employee is $1.2 m.

  • Who are Niantic competitors?

    Competitors of Niantic include Zynga, Electronic Arts and Blizzard Entertainment.

  • Where is Niantic headquarters?

    Niantic headquarters is located at 1, Ferry Building, Suite 200, San Francisco, San Francisco.

  • Where are Niantic offices?

    Niantic has offices in San Francisco, Bellevue, Los Angeles, Sunnyvale and in 1 other location.

  • How many offices does Niantic have?

    Niantic has 6 offices.