When was Bethesda Softworks founded?

Bethesda Softworks was founded in 2009 and raised its 1st funding round 13 years after it was founded.

Where is Bethesda Softworks located?

Bethesda Softworks is headquartered in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered at Willmar, Minnesota.

How many employees does Bethesda Softworks have?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Bethesda Softworks is 550.

Is Bethesda Softworks a funded company?

Bethesda Softworks is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Grant (prize money) round on Nov 12, 2022.

When was the latest funding round of Bethesda Softworks?

Bethesda Softworks' latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Nov 12, 2022, with participation from 1 investor. Its primary sector is Mobile Gaming. In United States, the Mobile Gaming sector has seen $103M in funding in 2026 to date.

Where does Bethesda Softworks rank among its competitors?

Bethesda Softworks ranks 5th amongst 405 active competitors, of which 56 are funded. It stands 8th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Carry1st, which secured an undisclosed amount in Oct, 2024.

Who are the top competitors of Bethesda Softworks?

Bethesda Softworks' top competitors include Supersonic, Tilting Point and 2K games. Among them, Carry1st secured the most recent funding round in October, 2024.

Bethesda Softworks - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Q: Is Bethesda Softworks an acquired company?

Bethesda Softworks got acquired by Xbox on Sep 21, 2020.

Bethesda Softworks is an acquired company based in Washington, DC (United States), founded in 2009 by Christopher Weaver. It operates as a Developer of role-playing, action, and adventure video game entertainment. Bethesda Softworks has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 405 active competitors, including 56 funded and 34 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Supersonic, Tilting Point and 2K games.

Company Details

Developer of role-playing, action, and adventure video game entertainment. The business creates games and related modifications across multiple platforms. It provides community hubs, events, and support resources for its games. The business also offers merchandise and digital content for purchase.

Website: bethesda.net/en-US
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Email ID: *****@mail.bethesda.net, *****@zenimax.com
Registered Address: Willmar, Minnesota

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2009

Location

Washington, DC, United States

Stage

Acquired

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Nov 12, 2022, $*****

Investors

Europa

Ranked

5^th among 405 active competitors

Employee Count

550 as on Jul 31, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Alpha Dog Games

Similar Companies

Supersonic & 550 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Xbox (Sep 21, 2020)

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Bethesda Softworks is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
BETHESDA CIN: 410693843 , United States, Active	Dec 26, 999	-	395 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-

Bethesda Softworks got acquired by Xbox on Sep 21, 2020 at an acquisition amount of $*****.

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Bethesda Softworks has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Nov 12, 2022 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Bethesda Softworks has 1 institutional investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Bethesda Softworks:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Nov 12, 2022	3926259	Grant (prize money)	6351824	2117136	9534154	4023441

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The founders of Bethesda Softworks is Christopher Weaver.

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Bethesda Softworks' employee count trend

Bethesda Softworks has 550 employees as of Jul 26. Here is Bethesda Softworks's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Bethesda Softworks include Supersonic, Tilting Point and 2K games. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Bethesda Softworks, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Supersonic 2009, Tel Aviv (Israel), Acquired	Provider of game publishing solutions and development support services	$23.2M	83NORTH, Greylock Partners	75/100
2nd	Tilting Point 2011, New York City (United States), Series D	Mobile game publisher focused on scaling games and expanding global presence	$235M	General Atlantic, Kamerra & 3 others	73/100
3rd	2K games 2005, Novato (United States), Public	Publisher of games	-	-	67/100
4th	Yodo1 2011, Beijing (China), Series B	Mobile game publishing platform	$18M	Singtel Innov8, Granite Asia & 5 others	66/100
5th	Bethesda Softworks 2009, Washington, DC (United States), Acquired	Developer of role-playing, action, and adventure video game entertainment	-	Europa	66/100
6th	Carry1st 2018, Cape Town (South Africa), Series A	Mobile game publisher and developer	$65.5M	Mastercard, Konvoy Ventures & 29 others	64/100
7th	505 Games 2007, Calabasas (United States), Unfunded	Video game publisher	-	-	64/100
8th	Tamatem 2013, Mountain View (United States), Series B	Publisher of mobile games focusing on multi-genre games	$17.5M	MSA Novo, Wamda Capital & 24 others	64/100
9th	Wizards of the Coast 1990, Renton (United States), Unfunded	Creates roleplaying, trading card, and digital games for diverse players	-	-	64/100
10th	Trophy Games 2006, Copenhagen (Denmark), Seed	Game development studio	$9.75M	Lehrmann Ventures, Benjamin Capital & 2 others	62/100

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Bethesda Softworks has acquired Alpha Dog Games. Bethesda Softworks has not made any investments as of now.

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