Who owns Twitch?
Twitch is owned by Amazon (the United States, NASDAQ: AMZN), which has owned the brand since 25 August 2014.[1] Twitch was founded in 2011 in San Francisco, California and was independent until 2014.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Amazon.com, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2011–2014)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Seattle, Washington
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, San Francisco, California
- Founded
- 2011
- Category
- Internet & digital › Search & social › Video platforms
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: AMZN
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Twitch
Twitch is the largest live streaming platform for video games, spun out of the general-purpose site Justin.tv in 2011. Amazon acquired it in 2014 for about $970 million, outbidding Google, and it remains the centre of the games streaming economy.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Twitch?
The parent company of Twitch is Amazon, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Twitch American?
Yes. Twitch originated in the United States in 2011 and its owner, Amazon, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Amazon owned Twitch?
Amazon has owned Twitch since 25 August 2014.
Who owned Twitch before Amazon?
Twitch was an independent company from its founding in 2011 in San Francisco, California until Amazon acquired it in 2014.
Is Twitch still owned by Amazon?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Twitch is still owned by Amazon. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Amazon.com, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-06 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 6 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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