# Skillz

> Skillz supplies the competition infrastructure inside mobile games: matchmaking, tournaments, payments, player support and developer analytics. Studios share in the revenue generated by paid contests, while players can compete for virtual rewards or, where eligible, cash prizes. Founded by Andrew Paradise and Casey Chafkin in 2012, Skillz is now the gaming business within FIRY, the corporate parent renamed from Skillz Inc. in June 2026.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** Las Vegas, United States
- **Founders:** Andrew Paradise (Co-founder; CEO of parent FIRY), Casey Chafkin (Co-founder and advisor; formerly Chief Strategy Officer)
- **Products:** Skillz competition platform / Core SDK, Pro SDK, Skillz Developer Console, Skillz-powered games
- **Notable:** Completed public listing via Flying Eagle in December 2020, billed as the first publicly traded mobile esports platform., Ranked No. 1 on the 2017 Inc. 5000., Named to Parity.org’s 2021 Best Companies for Women to Advance list.

## Products & services

- **Skillz competition platform / Core SDK** — Tools embedded in mobile games for tournaments, matchmaking, payments, player identity and monetization; developer console for analytics.
- **Pro SDK** — Announced for GDC 2026; Unity-native competition experiences, custom interfaces and progression, with Beamable live-service capabilities and phased deployment.
- **Skillz Developer Console** — Register games, configure competition and monitor performance; access integration resources and support.
- **Skillz-powered games** — Third-party titles include Solitaire Cube, 21 Blitz and Big Buck Hunter: Marksman; availability varies by game and location.

## Achievements

- Completed public listing via Flying Eagle in December 2020, billed as the first publicly traded mobile esports platform.
- Ranked No. 1 on the 2017 Inc. 5000.
- Named to Parity.org’s 2021 Best Companies for Women to Advance list.
- A July 2026 federal court order awarded US$719 million in disgorgement in the Papaya false-advertising case; recovery remained uncertain.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Acquired certain Beamable technology assets for backend and LiveOps capabilities.
- **2026-03** — Announced Pro SDK for GDC; Aarki rebranded as RZR.
- **2026-06** — Corporate name became Firy Inc. on June 18; NYSE ticker changed to FIRY June 22. Skillz retained its platform brand.
- **2026-07** — Federal court ordered US$719 million in disgorgement from Papaya in place of the April US$420 million damages verdict, plus fees and costs.
- **2026-08** — FIRY reported Q2 revenue of US$31.0 million, net loss of US$24.5 million and 117,000 paying monthly active users; unaudited.
- **2026-08** — Company reported insolvency-related proceedings and an intended Papaya appeal; timing and amount of judgment collection remain uncertain.

## Links

- Website: https://www.skillz.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillz/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/skillz
- GitHub: https://github.com/skillz
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillz/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkillzGames

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Last updated: 2026-09-30