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Valve Corporation (Private: VALVE)

Electronic Gaming & Multimedia ยท Bellevue, WA, United States ยท Founded 1996

$10.0B
Market Cap
$8.0B
Revenue
400
Employees
$3.0B
Net Income
๐Ÿ“Š Key Statistics for Valve Corporation (VALVE)
  • Market capitalization: $10.0 billion
  • Annual revenue: $8.0 billion
  • Net income: $3.0 billion
  • Employees: 400
  • Sector: Communication Services
  • Headquarters: Bellevue, United States
  • Founded: 1996

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๐Ÿ“‹ About Valve Corporation

Valve operates Steam, the dominant PC gaming distribution platform with over 130 million monthly active users. They also make games (Half-Life, Counter-Strike, Dota 2) and hardware (Steam Deck). Steam's 30% commission on game sales makes it one of the most profitable platforms in tech.

๐Ÿ’ฐ How Valve Corporation Makes Money

Platform fees (typically 30%) on every game sold through Steam, plus in-game transaction fees from their own titles (Counter-Strike, Dota 2). Hardware sales from the Steam Deck add revenue. The company is privately held and famously secretive about financials.

๐Ÿ“œ Key Milestones

Founded in 1996 by former Microsoft employees Gabe Newell and Mike Harrington. Steam launched in 2003 and gradually became the default PC game store. The Steam Deck, launched in 2022, brought Valve into handheld gaming hardware. The company has a famously flat organizational structure with no managers.

๐Ÿ“Š Financial Overview
Market Capitalization$10.0B
Annual Revenue$8.0B
Net Income$3.0B
Profit Margin38%
Revenue per Employee$20000000K
Stock ExchangePrivate
Ticker SymbolVALVE

Financial data is approximate and based on most recent annual filings.

๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know?

Valve reportedly generates over $5 billion in annual revenue with fewer than 400 employees โ€” one of the highest revenue-per-employee ratios of any company. Gabe Newell's net worth exceeds $10 billion, largely from Valve.

๐Ÿ“ Analyst Take

Valve is one of the most profitable companies in tech that nobody can invest in. Steam's dominance in PC gaming is nearly unassailable, and the Steam Deck extends their reach.

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valve Corporation's revenue?

Valve Corporation generates approximately $8.0 billion in annual revenue.

How many employees does Valve Corporation have?

Valve Corporation employs approximately 400 people worldwide.

What is Valve Corporation's market cap?

Valve Corporation (VALVE) has a market capitalization of approximately $10.0 billion on the Private.

When was Valve Corporation founded?

Valve Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA, United States.

Who is the CEO of Valve Corporation?

Gabe Newell is the current CEO of Valve Corporation.

What is Valve Corporation's website?

Valve Corporation's official website is valvesoftware.com.