Valve corporation

Valve Corporation is a privately held American video game developer, publisher, and technology company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, United States. Founded in 1996 by former Microsoft employees Gabe Newell and Mike Harrington, Valve is best known for its first-person shooter game series Half-Life and Team Fortress, as well as the digital distribution platform Steam. The company also develops and manufactures gaming peripherals, such as the Steam Controller and the Steam Deck. Valve is known for its employee-centric culture and its flat organizational structure, which emphasizes individual autonomy and collaboration. As of 2023, Valve employs over 1,160 people worldwide.