In 2014, which company acquired Twitch for $970 million?

In 2014, Amazon acquired Twitch for approximately $970 million.

Amazon announced the agreement in August 2014 and completed the acquisition of Twitch Interactive on September 25. The transaction was paid in cash, subject to adjustments for items such as assumed options. Twitch continued operating as a distinct service, giving Amazon an entry into live video and the rapidly expanding audience for game streaming.

Twitch had launched in 2011 after evolving from Justin.tv’s gaming-focused broadcasts. By the time of the acquisition, users could watch live gameplay, interact through chat and follow professional esports, game publishers and individual creators. Amazon’s ownership also supported later connections between Twitch and services such as Prime Gaming.

The main common confusion is with Google: Google was widely reported to have discussed acquiring Twitch, but Amazon completed the purchase. Facebook and Microsoft also operate major gaming and streaming businesses, yet neither acquired Twitch in 2014.