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PurePlay
http://www.pureplay.com/Last activity: 21.04.2011
Probably Closed - Reference to Dan.com
PurePlay -- Win Big Without The Risk!
PurePlay is a fast growing, profitable company that is focused on becoming the world’s leading online destination for casual games on the web and mobile devices. To achieve this vision, PurePlay has begun by amassing a large audience (over 7 million players) through social casino games, and plans to expand into several other genres.
Join millions of players and win at exciting games including Multiplayer Poker, Slots, Blackjack, Roulette and more! Take your winnings and use them anywhere in our social casino. Or play free poker for real cash without the risk of losing any of your money – Over $100,000 paid monthly!
PurePlay was founded in 2005 and is funded by some of the most successful investors in Silicon Valley, including Ron Conway, Peter Thiel, Tim Draper, Steve Jurvetson, and several other top tier investors. We have a small team of bright, talented and high-energy people who share our vision. Our management team is very experienced, having led successful startups as well as larger successful internet companies.
PurePlay is a fast growing, profitable company that is focused on becoming the world’s leading online destination for casual games on the web and mobile devices. To achieve this vision, PurePlay has begun by amassing a large audience (over 7 million players) through social casino games, and plans to expand into several other genres.
Join millions of players and win at exciting games including Multiplayer Poker, Slots, Blackjack, Roulette and more! Take your winnings and use them anywhere in our social casino. Or play free poker for real cash without the risk of losing any of your money – Over $100,000 paid monthly!
PurePlay was founded in 2005 and is funded by some of the most successful investors in Silicon Valley, including Ron Conway, Peter Thiel, Tim Draper, Steve Jurvetson, and several other top tier investors. We have a small team of bright, talented and high-energy people who share our vision. Our management team is very experienced, having led successful startups as well as larger successful internet companies.
Overview
Location
United States, California, San Francisco
Employees
51-200
Total raised
$2.8M
Founded date
2005
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 2
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| May 6, 2008 | Online gambling is illegal, right? Not quite; the poker is still going on PurePlay | It’s pretty rare that venture capitalists will bet on a company that shows a hint of impropriety. Yet happens occasionally, for companies that don’t push the envelope too far. In March, for instance, soft-porn site Zivity got $7 million fro... |
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FAQ about PurePlay
When was PurePlay founded?
PurePlay was founded in 2005.
How much funding has PurePlay raised?
PurePlay has raised $2.8M in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about PurePlay?
Parsers VC has collected 2 articles mentioning PurePlay, among them “Online gambling is illegal, right? Not quite; the poker is still going on PurePlay” (May 6, 2008).
Is PurePlay still active?
PurePlay is probably closed: its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Apr 21, 2011.