Skillz

Skillz, Inc. operates a mobile gaming platform that connects players in competition. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada and currently employs 323 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2020-03-05. The Skillz platform helps developers create franchises by enabling social competition in their games. The firm hosts various casual eSports tournaments for various mobile players worldwide. Skillz technology platform aligns the interests of developers and gamers with respect to user monetization. The company monetizes user engagement primarily through prizes. The firm offers a range of gaming experiences for users. The company enables game genres that can be played asynchronously, synchronously or turn-based synchronously. Its end-to-end technology platform enables mobile game developers to improve gameplay experiences and drive improved engagement, retention and revenue from their content. The company offers an integrated software development kit (SDK), which contains over 200 features, including various social features, such as in-game chat, friends, tournaments and leagues, which allow players to interact and build relationships in the player community.