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Build A Rocket Boy

Build A Rocket Boy is an independent game development studio based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2016 by Leslie Benzies, a veteran of the gaming industry.

Funding reportedLast round: Series D

Computer gamesEdinburgh, United Kingdom

About Build A Rocket Boy

Build A Rocket Boy is an independent game development studio based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2016 by Leslie Benzies, a veteran of the gaming industry.

The studio specializes in creating innovative open-world games that offer immersive experiences. With over 400 employees and a valuation exceeding $500 million, Build A Rocket Boy operates additional development hubs in Budapest, Montpellier, the Netherlands, and California. The company focuses on open-world environment games and user-generated content tools, primarily using the Unreal Engine. Their flagship project, *EVERYWHERE*, is a multi-world game that allows players to explore and create in interconnected environments. Other notable titles include *MindsEye*, a AAA game series with a multi-narrative storyline, and *ARCADIA*, a suite of design tools for user-generated content. Build A Rocket Boy aims to empower players to create and connect, targeting a global audience of gamers interested in interactive and social gaming experiences.

What company datasets say Build A Rocket Boy raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all110Min the source's currency
Rounds4
Last roundSeries D
Last round size110M
Last round dateJan 2024
Investors listed11

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Each firm lists Build A Rocket Boy on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

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What they build

Known for

corporate social responsibilityplayer account managementconsumersgame optimizationdata protectioninteractive platformvirtual environmentscommunity guidelineshosted serversuser engagement trackinggame design toolsgame monetizationuser notificationsinformation technology & servicesuser-generated contentglobal gaming market

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Sector
Computer games
Industry code
NAICS 51211, 513210, 518210, SIC 3571, 7372, 7375
Region
Scotland
Revenue
122M a year, as listed
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