Microsoft Corporation acquired Two Hat, a transaction announced in October 2021.
Two Hat operates in Gaming / Xbox. Two Hat is a content-moderation company whose technology detects and removes harmful content from online communities. Microsoft acquired it to strengthen content moderation across gaming and consumer services such as Xbox, Minecraft and MSN.
Combine Two Hat's moderation technology, research and teams with Microsoft's platforms to improve online safety and digital wellness at scale.
For any online community to thrive, content moderation is a critical investment to ensure positive user experiences and maintain engagement over time.Dave McCarthy, Corporate Vice President, Xbox Product Services
Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.