Likewise
Facts
- HQ
- Seattle, Washington, USA
- Sectors
- Content recommendation, Consumer internet, Entertainment, Media/Software
Likewise Launches ChatGPT Plugin for Personalized TV, Movie, Book, and Podcast Recommendations Backed by Bill Gates
Likewise, an entertainment discovery platform backed by Bill Gates' private office, launched a ChatGPT plugin that provides personalized recommendations for TV shows, movies, books, and podcasts, aiming to reduce users' 23-minute daily search time. The plugin integrates with OpenAI's chatbot to deliver tailored entertainment options accessible via clickable details like ratings and streaming locations.
Seattle Startup Likewise Launches 'The Likewise Arcade' with Bill Gates-Backed $15M to Gamify Movie and TV Streaming
Seattle-based startup Likewise launched 'The Likewise Arcade,' a game platform featuring movie and TV content games like Moviedle and Posterdle, partnering with 12:01 Games. Backed by Bill Gates with $15 million investment, Likewise aims to gamify streaming entertainment by leveraging the popularity of games like Wordle.
AugX Labs Launches NFLXdle with Likewise, Inc. Partnership After Success of Moviedle Microgames
AugX Labs created microgames like Moviedle through team scrimmages that mimic full product development cycles, leading to high user engagement and stickiness. They’ve partnered with Likewise, Inc. to launch NFLXdle, a Netflix Originals-themed game, expanding their microgame offerings.
Progress to Buy Seattle Automation Firm Chef for $220M in Cash; Chef Reports $72M TTM Revenue
Progress, the Bedford, Mass.–based business application platform, will acquire Seattle automation company Chef for $220 million in cash; Chef reported over $72 million in trailing 12-month revenue with more than 95% recurring revenue and about 270 employees. Chef CEO Barry Crist said the deal provides scale to advance Chef’s platform after the company became cash-flow positive and neared full-year profitability.
Bill Gates-backed Likewise launches TV apps on Fire TV, Android TV and Apple TV to sync picks and launch shows
Likewise, a Seattle startup backed by Bill Gates' Gates Ventures, launched a TV app for Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Apple TV that syncs with its iOS/Android apps so users can save and launch recommended movies, shows, books and podcasts across streaming services.
People
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Ian Morris Executive, CEO
