GameStop - About the company
GameStop is an acquired company based in Grapevine (United States), founded in 1996 by Daniel DeMatteo and Leonard Riggio. It operates as a Retail chain of video game titles, video game hardware, accessories, and consumer electronics. GameStop has raised an undisclosed amount in funding, with last known valuation of $*****. The company has 700 active competitors, including 5 funded and 12 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Driffle, Instant Gaming and Fanatical.
Company Details
Retails new and pre-owned video game titles, video game hardware, accessories, and consumer electronics. The company offers digital and physical products. It even offers re-selling options for the video game, where the company buys it, refurbishes it and then sells it with a game stop certification. The company offers its products through a network of stores, and online. The company also publishes a magazine on video games.
- Website
- www.gamestop.com/
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@gamestop.com
- Phone Number
- +1 **********
- Registered Address
- 625 WESTPORT PARKWAY,GRAPEVINE,TX,76051
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1996
Location
Grapevine, United States
Stage
Acquired
Latest Funding Round
Last Known Valuation
$***** as on Apr 27, 2026
Ranked
1st among 700 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$1B+ as on Jan 31, 2026
Employee Count
17,285 as on Sep 30, 2026
Exit Details
Acquired by Cidiverte (Nov 26, 2024)
Legal entities associated with GameStop
GameStop is associated with 2 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GAMESTOP, INC. CIN: 71201F , United States, Active | Oct 18, 2000 | - | - | - |
GAMESTOP CORP. CIN: 1326380 , United States, Active | Apr 12, 2005 | $1B+ (As on Jan 31, 2026) | 14000 (As on Dec 31, 2020) | - |
GameStop's acquisition details
GameStop got acquired by Cidiverte on Nov 26, 2024.
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GameStop's funding and investors
GameStop has raised funding over 4 rounds. Its first funding round was on Aug 31, 2020. GameStop has 2 institutional investors and 1 angel investor.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of GameStop:
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Filter this listDate of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
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Apr 02, 2025 | 6924683 | Post IPO | 4975036 | 6503820 | 7813111 | 5912256 |
Feb 07, 2022 | 5046674 | Grant (prize money) | 1174666 | 6309236 | 8350018 | |
Feb 01, 2021 | 1441990 | Post IPO | 6262576 | 1670700 | 4381655 |
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GameStop's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of GameStop are Daniel DeMatteo and Leonard Riggio. Eileen Fontaine is the CEO of GameStop.
Here are the details of GameStop's key team members:
- Daniel DeMatteo: Co-Founder of GameStop.
- Leonard Riggio: Co-Founder of GameStop.
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GameStop's employee count trend
GameStop has 17,285 employees as of Sep 26. Here is GameStop's employee count trend over the years:
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GameStop's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of GameStop include Driffle, Instant Gaming and Fanatical. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of GameStop, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st |  GameStop 1996, Grapevine (United States), Acquired | Retail chain of video game titles, video game hardware, accessories, and consumer electronics | - | 71/100 | |
2nd | Online retailer of digital goods including games, gift cards, and subscriptions | $3.9M | 54/100 | ||
3rd |  Instant Gaming 2005, Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Unfunded | Online retailer offering video games | - | - | 51/100 |
4th |  Fanatical 2012, Rugeley (United Kingdom), Acquired | Online retail store offering video games | - | - | 49/100 |
5th | Mediating platform for virtual currencies in games | - | - | 47/100 | |
6th |  DominiGames 2009, Limassol (Cyprus), Unfunded | Online platform for the purchase of games | - | - | 44/100 |
7th |  Renegade Game Studios 2014, San Diego (United States), Unfunded | Online e-commerce platform for board games | - | - | 43/100 |
8th |  Dragon Shield 2000, Denmark, Unfunded | Online retailer of card game accessories | - | - | 42/100 |
9th |  Konzolvilag 2004, Budaors (Hungary), Unfunded | Online retailer of gaming accessories and video games | - | - | 41/100 |
10th |  World of Games 2006, Aarau (Switzerland), Unfunded | Provider of a mobile application for the purchase of video games | - | - | 41/100 |
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GameStop's Investments and acquisitions
GameStop has made 1 investments in companies including PlayJam. GameStop has also acquired 8 companies including ThinkGeek and Geeknet.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:Filter this list
Filter this listDate of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
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Jun 02, 2015 | Acquisition | 1999 | Fairfax (United States) | |
Jun 02, 2015 | Acquisition | 1993 | Fairfax (United States) | |
Mar 22, 2012 | Acquisition | 2007 | Denver (United States) |
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Reports related to GameStop
Here is the latest report on GameStop's sector:
News related to GameStop
Filter this listMedia has covered GameStop for a total of 86 events in the last 1 year, 46 of them have been about company updates and 5 about people movement.
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Ryan Cohen Invests $22.8M in GameStop Shares on Same Day He Tells Investors to Bet Against the CompanyWall St.•Oct 14, 2026•GameStop
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GameStop Stock Surges 4% on CEO's $10.6M Share Purchase; Take-Two and Unity Also See GainsWall St.•Oct 09, 2026•GameStop
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GameStop Eyes eBay Acquisition Amidst Expiring Warrants and Financial ShiftsWall St.•Sep 22, 2026•eBay, GameStop
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GameStop's Bitcoin Options Strategy Faces Test as BTC Surpasses $70,000 StrikeCryptoSlate•Sep 22, 2026•GameStop
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GameStop Reopens Select Stores Nationwide Amid CEO's $20M Share Purchase and Shift to CollectiblesFOX Business•Sep 14, 2026•GameStop
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GameStop Stock Surges 4% as Ryan Cohen Buys One Million Shares; Peers Roblox and Take-Two Hold SteadyWall St.•Sep 11, 2026•GameStop
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GameStop Earnings Analysis: Collectibles Surge Drives 100% Upside PotentialWall St.•Sep 09, 2026•GameStop
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GameStop Stock Surges 4% on 57% Collectibles Sales Jump and Director's $1M InvestmentWall St.•Sep 09, 2026•GameStop
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