| Founded | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 2023 |
| Country | USA |
| Sector | Gaming |
| Total raised | $150M (Sony Innovation Fund, Bitkraft, March Gaming, 2016–2021) |
| Collapse type | Sudden Collapse |
| Founder | Jacob Navok |
Genvid Technologies
"Interactive live events platform raised $150M from Sony and Bitkraft to let audiences vote on game outcomes—then shut down in 2023 as the "massively interactive live event" category failed to find its audience."
Unexpected shutdown within weeks of a trigger
Key Events Timeline
Genvid Technologies was founded in 2016 by gaming veterans including Jacob Navok to build Massively Interactive Live Events (MILE): live game experiences broadcast to audiences who could participate and influence the outcome in real time, merging streaming entertainment with interactive gaming.
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