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Kick, also known as Kick.com, is a live streaming platform operated by Kick Streaming Pty Ltd, founded in 2022 as a competitor to Twitch. Spearheaded by Stake.com co-founders Bijan Tehrani and Ed Craven, along with streaming personality Trainwreckstv, Kick emphasizes looser content moderation and offers higher revenue shares for streamers.
One of Kick's distinguishing features is its 5% revenue charge, attracting streamers seeking more favorable terms than those offered by other platforms. In 2023, Kick made headlines by securing deals with prominent Twitch personalities such as chess grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, Nickmercs, Adin Ross, Amouranth, Ice Poseidon, and xQc.
As of June 2023, Kick boasts an average of 235,000 livestreams per day, highlighting its growing popularity and user engagement.
Kick's journey began in December 2022, culminating in the establishment of Kick Streaming Pty Ltd in November of the same year. The company is wholly owned by Easygo Entertainment Pty Ltd, with significant stakes held by Ashwood Holdings Pty Ltd, owned by Ed Craven, and Bijan Tehrani. While not directly linked to Stake.com, Kick's founders maintain substantial ownership through their investment entities.
News
- 2023-11-07 KICK Partners with Melbourne Victory
- 2023-11-20 Tfue Joins Kick
- 2023-12-26 KICK Streamer Robbed During Stream
- 2024-02-14 PGL Partners with KICK
- 2024-02-28 Twitch is Banned in Turkey
- 2024-04-18 ESL FACEIT Group Partners with KICK