San Francisco, CA – According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Niantic is raising $299,999,896.00 in new funding. Sources indicate as part of senior management Chief Executive Officer, John Hanke played a key role in securing the recent investment and it will aid in aggressively expanding the company, as well as broaden and accelerate product development.

About Niantic
Niantic is the worlds leading AR technology company, sparking creative and engaging journeys in the real world. Our products inspire outdoor exploration, exercise, and meaningful social interaction. Originally formed at Google in 2011, we became an independent company in 2015 with a strong group of investors including Nintendo, The Pokemon Company, and Alsop Louie Partners. Our current titles include pioneering global-control game Ingress, record-breaking AR game Pokemon GO, and recently released third title, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. Niantic is an Equal Opportunity employer. We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love. Our mission emphasizes seeking and hiring diverse voices, including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the technology industry, and we consider this to be one of the most important values we hold close.

To learn more about Niantic, visit http://www.nianticlabs.com/

Contact:
John Hanke, Chief Executive Officer
650-539-4653
johnhanke@nianticlabs.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hanke-6a896/

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