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PrizePicks

1055 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA, 30318, United States

Overview

PrizePicks is a consumer-focused fantasy-sports operator that lets users make real-money predictions on individual player performances, positioning itself as a differentiated fan-engagement product within the broader gaming ecosystem. The company, originally conceived in 2017 after founder Adam Wexler spent several years in fantasy-sports public-affairs work, emphasizes simple, mobile-first gameplay rather than traditional season-long formats. Its platform is aimed at delivering a "best-in-class fan engagement experience," and the leadership believes a newly formed strategic partnership will accelerate that vision. Although the post does not disclose revenue, user counts, or other operating metrics, management signals that the business has reached meaningful scale, noting intensified legislative advocacy and competition with incumbent fantasy-sports operators. Future plans include leveraging its new investor’s resources to expand product capabilities and geographic reach. The company expects the tie-up to create downstream benefits for employees, angel investors, and the broader Atlanta tech community, and Wexler will retain a board seat to help guide long-term strategy.

Total raised
$1M
Funding rounds
3
Latest round
Equity
Latest activity
Jul 2020

Industries

  • Fantasy Sports
  • Gaming
  • Sports
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Recent funding

  1. Equity

    Jul 2020

    $1M

Team

  • Adam Wexler

    Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder

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  • Jay Deuskar

    Co-Founder and CTO

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  • Adam Blaschke

    Lead Software Architect

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  • Phil Sherwood

    Senior Director of Responsible Gaming

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