Fandom (formerly Wikia)

Fandom is a leading global entertainment platform and the world's largest fan wiki hosting service. Originally founded in 2004 as Wikia by Jimmy Wales and Angela Beesley Starling, the platform was created to allow community-driven content on a vast array of topics, specifically focusing on pop culture, gaming, movies, and television. Over the years, it rebranded to Fandom to better align with its core mission of serving enthusiast communities.

While the primary service is digital and hosted on servers mainly located in the United States, the brand has expanded its footprint significantly through acquisitions. It is currently headquartered in San Francisco, California. The platform operates as a global media company, generating revenue through advertising and integrated marketing solutions tailored to a massive audience of highly engaged fans.

Ownership of Fandom is currently held by TPG Inc. (Texas Pacific Group), a global private equity firm. Under TPG's ownership, Fandom has engaged in several high-profile acquisitions, including the purchase of GameSpot, Metacritic, and TV Guide from Red Ventures in recent years, further solidifying its position as a dominant force in the digital entertainment and information space.