Cloud Imperium Games is a video game development company that was founded in 2011 by Chris Roberts. The company is best known for developing the space simulation game Star Citizen, which has raised over $300 million in crowdfunding since its inception. Cloud Imperium Games has studios in Los Angeles, Austin, Frankfurt, and Manchester, and employs over 600 people. The company's goal is to create a fully immersive gaming experience that allows players to explore a vast universe and interact with other players in real-time.