Valve has become one of the most efficient companies in history. With 336 employees and over $17 billion in revenue last year, the company, led by Gabe Newell, is demonstrating impressive results.
According to Deedy Das from Menlo Ventures, this is more than $50 million in revenue per employee, and the average salary in the company is about $1.3 million.
The main source of Valve's success is the Steam platform, which dominates the PC market and generates the main income. The company is distinguished by its compact structure and the absence of shares on the stock exchange, which allows it to make long-term decisions without pressure from investors.
Freedom also contributes to initiatives in the field of "hardware". Steam Deck is still popular, and the recent announcements of Steam Machine, the new Steam Controller, and the Steam Frame VR helmet are also of interest. All devices strengthen the Steam ecosystem.
In the IT sector, Valve remains an almost unique example of a combination of small size, high income, and market power.
