# Photon Engine: Computer games, Hamburg, Germany

> Photon Engine: Photon Engine is a leading provider of multiplayer game development technology, specializing in real-time networking solutions for the gaming...

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# Photon Engine

Photon Engine is a leading provider of multiplayer game development technology, specializing in real-time networking solutions for the gaming industry.

Funding reported Last round: Corporate round

Computer games Hamburg, Germany

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2003 23 years old
- **Team:** 51 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** 54.6M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Corporate round Aug 2021

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## About Photon Engine

Photon Engine is a leading provider of multiplayer game development technology, specializing in real-time networking solutions for the gaming industry.

Founded in 2003 and based in Hamburg, Germany, the company operates as a Multiplayer SaaS provider and supports over 1 million registered developers globally. Photon Engine powers a vast array of multiplayer experiences, serving between 1.4 to 2 billion monthly active players across various platforms, including mobile, PC, console, and VR/AR. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including real-time multiplayer networking, asynchronous multiplayer solutions, in-game chat and voice communication, matchmaking, and cross-platform support. Its product portfolio features two primary engines: Photon Fusion, designed for high-performance state synchronization, and Photon Quantum, which ensures 100% synchronization of game states for competitive gameplay. Photon Engine is trusted by numerous game studios, from indie developers to major publishers, and is recognized for its reliable performance and versatility in the gaming market.

## What company datasets say Photon Engine raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **54.6M** in the source's currency

Rounds **5**

Last round **Corporate round**

Last round size **50M**

Last round date **Aug 2021**

Investors listed **5**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Computer games
- **Industry code:** NAICS 513210, 518210, SIC 7375, 7372
- **Region:** Hamburg
- **Revenue:** 3.8M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/exit-games)

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