THQ

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software based in Los Angeles County, California. The company was founded in 1990 as an interactive toy and videogame publisher and began trading on NASDAQ in 1991. Under the leadership of president and CEO Brian Farrell, THQ shifted its product portfolio exclusively to videogame content in 1995.

THQ develops and publishes content for various gaming platforms, including home video game consoles like the Microsoft Xbox 360®, Nintendo Wii™, Sony PlayStation® 3, and Sony PlayStation® 2, as well as handheld platforms such as Nintendo’s DS™ and Sony’s PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, wireless devices, and personal computers. The company focuses on delivering high-quality innovative games to core gamers, extending its leadership in the fighting category, addressing new audiences and casual forms of gaming, and extending its brands online.

THQ boasts a portfolio of top-selling, award-winning interactive entertainment and a network of internal development studios. Its strategic balance of internally created and externally licensed content in its product portfolio positions THQ at the forefront of gaming innovation.

Currently, there is no publicly available information about the last investment or the investors involved with THQ. The company's positioning in the gaming industry, broad portfolio, and historical success make it an intriguing potential investment opportunity for venture capitalists.