Discord

Discord is a communication platform built around real-time voice, video, and text for online communities.

What the company does

• Provides servers, channels, and direct messaging where communities and friends gather around shared interests.
• Offers voice and video chat, screen sharing, and tools for moderating and customizing community spaces.
• Monetizes primarily through Nitro subscriptions and platform features rather than advertising.

Business profile

Discord sits in the consumer-social and communication layer, where engaged communities, subscription revenue, and platform stickiness shape the business. It has confidentially filed for a public offering, making it one of the more closely watched consumer-internet listings.