2009 – $1.38 Billion Invested in Virtual Goods Related Companies

If investment money is any indicator, virtual goods are no mere fad.  The economic downturn did not keep investors away from pouring cash into one of the fastest growing areas of Internet Commerce.

The 2009 Virtual Goods Investment Report presents a line item report of $1.38 billion dollars invested globally in 2009 in virtual goods related companies.

Topping the list was Facebook receiving $200,000,000; Zynga at $180,000,000; Playdom at $43,000,000 and RockYou at $50,o00,000.

A detailed chart showing investors, investees, and investment amounts can be found at the link below:

http://www.engagedigitalmedia.com/research/2009/vg2009invest.html