# Zynga

> Social and mobile game publisher (FarmVille, Words With Friends).

## Why it is interesting

Facebook gaming era leader — Kleiner and USV in early rounds; a16z in 2009 growth round before Take-Two exit.

## Profile

- **Stage:** acquired
- **Status:** acquired
- **Industries:** generalist-tech
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- Series B (Jul 2008): $29M led by Kleiner; USV participated (TechCrunch)
- Series C (Dec 2009): $180M; a16z and Tiger Global among investors (Tracxn)
- Exit (2022): acquired by Take-Two Interactive

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/kleiner-perkins
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/union-square-ventures
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/tiger-global-management

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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