Razer is a gaming-based hardware firm that has projected its interest in developing a smartphone. The existing product lineup from Razer includes headsets, mousepads, mice, and laptops. Razer is expected to release its first smartphone that will favor entertainment and gaming fans. In an interview with CNBC, Min-Liang Tan, Razer CEO, confirmed this project. Read this article for additional information.
In his statement, the company was looking to go beyond its normal provisions. He added that Razer was designing a mobile device that would be uniquely made for gamers and entertainment fans. This statement followed a discussion about the fast-approaching initial public offer for Razer in Hong Kong. Going by the existing variety of products from Razer, the mobile devices will probably concentrate on durability and performance.
Even though Razer is yet to create a smartphone, the company has acquired a cloud-based startup, Nextbit. The startup created one mobile device referred to as Nextbit Robin. Nonetheless, Razer put a stop to the technical support for this device following the acquisition deal. The market for Razer is concentrated in San Francisco.
However, the company is beginning to operate in Asia, Europe, and the United States. Min-Liang Tan admits there is potential for growth in new markets such as Latin America, Eastern Europe, and China. Intel, IDG-Accel, and Temasek Holdings are some of the entities that have invested in Razer. Min-Liang Tan holds senior positions in subsidiaries of the Razer Group.
He is the director at Razer Chengdu Pte. Ltd., Razer USA Ltd., Razer Korea LLC, Razer Online Pte, and Europe Razer GmbH. Others include Razer Taiwan Co., Razer Everglide Pte, and Asia-Pacific Razer Pte. Ltd.
All About Min-Liang Tan
Before establishing Razer in 2005, the Razer CEO was a lawyer at a Singapore-based law firm, Rajah & Tann. The self-made entrepreneur graduated as a law student from the Singapore National University in 2002.
Tan also acquired the Malaysian virtual currency firm and he collaborated with SingTel and China’s JD.com that has seen his business rise on top of his competitors. He is also in the top 50 wealthiest people in Singapore on the Forbes list.
More about Min-Liang Tan on https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/09/razer-min-liang-tan-gamer-mentality-behind-multimillion-dollar-brand.html