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Note 1 - Description of Business

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Note 1 - Description of Business
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements  
Nature of Operations [Text Block]

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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

 

Super League Gaming, Inc. (“Super League,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) is a leading metaverse and creator economy platform at the intersection of gaming and pop culture focused on tools and offerings that empower creators, energize players, and entertain fans. Our solutions provide incomparable access to an audience consisting of players in the largest global metaverse environments, fans of hundreds of thousands of gaming influencers, and viewers of gameplay content across major social media and digital video platforms. Fueled by proprietary and patented technology systems, our creator-centric offerings include content tools that power live stream multicasting, a leading metaverse advertising platform, a social media banner monetization platform, and a virtual cloud-based video production division, Virtualis Studios. Combined with vibrant in-game Minecraft communities, a network of highly viewed channels and original shows on Instagram, TikTok, Snap, YouTube, and Twitch, and an award-winning esports invitational tournament series, Super League’s properties deliver powerful opportunities for brands and advertisers to achieve impactful marketing outcomes with gamers of all ages.

 

Super League was incorporated on October 1, 2014 as Nth Games, Inc. under the laws of the State of Delaware and changed its name to Super League Gaming, Inc. on June 15, 2015. We are an “emerging growth company” as defined by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, as amended.

 

Acquisition of Bannerfy, LTD

 

On August 24, 2021 (the “Bannerfy Closing Date”), the Company completed the acquisition of Bannerfy, Ltd., (“Bannerfy”) pursuant to which the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Bannerfy, as described at Note 4. Upon completion of the acquisition, Bannerfy became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Bannerfy is an intelligent technology platform that enables digital video and live streaming creators to collaborate with tier one sponsors on their social media channels including YouTube through scalable and custom premium placements.

 

In accordance with the acquisition method of accounting, the financial results of Super League presented herein include the financial results of Bannerfy for the period from the Bannerfy Closing Date to the end of the current period presented herein. Refer to Note 4 for additional information.

 

Acquisition of Mobcrush Streaming, Inc.

 

On June 1, 2021 (the “Mobcrush Closing Date”), the Company completed the acquisition of Mobcrush Streaming, Inc. (“Mobcrush”) pursuant to which the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Mobcrush (the “Merger,” or “Mobcrush Acquisition”). Upon completion of the Merger, Mobcrush became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Mobcrush is a live streaming technology platform used by gaming influencers who generate and distribute original content to fans and subscribers across the most popular live streaming and social media platforms, including Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and more. Mobcrush also operates Mineville, one of six official Minecraft servers in partnership with Microsoft.

 

In accordance with the acquisition method of accounting, the financial results of Super League presented herein include the financial results of Mobcrush for the period from the Mobcrush Closing Date to the end of the current period presented herein. Refer to Note 4 for additional information.