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Razer, a global gaming lifestyle brand, announced the acquisition of StreamElements’ assets from Live Momentum Ltd. StreamElements, a leading cloud-based platform for live streamers, provides tools such as custom overlays, chatbots, and sponsorship management. The platform serves millions of creators daily and will continue operating under Razer with no disruption to existing features or workflows. The acquisition aligns with Razer’s broader strategy to support content creators through integrated hardware, software, and partnership programs.

Under the purchase agreement, Razer acquired intellectual property rights, platform data, and business records, while Live Momentum Ltd. retains responsibility for pre-closing obligations. Razer’s refreshed Content Creator Program, launched in 2024, offers exclusive perks, direct staff access, and bounty programs to reward creators. StreamElements’ integration strengthens Razer’s ability to support creators across multiple touchpoints, from gear to monetization tools. The acquisition reflects Razer’s long-term commitment to the creator community.

Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan stated that StreamElements’ tools are essential to millions of creators, and the acquisition allows Razer to expand its support. The platform will remain unchanged, with existing teams continuing development and creator-first features intact. Tipping and sponsorship operations will proceed without interruption, ensuring creators retain their earnings and partnerships. Razer has also committed to honoring outstanding payments owed to creators prior to the acquisition.

StreamElements Co-Founder and CEO Or Perry emphasized the alignment between the two companies’ philosophies, noting Razer’s deep understanding of the creator community. The acquisition enables deeper integrations between StreamElements’ services and Razer’s ecosystem, including Razer Chroma RGB, Razer Gold, and Razer ID. Creators will benefit from a unified path within Razer’s ecosystem, from hardware to monetization tools, while maintaining access to StreamElements’ existing platform at streamelements.com.