# Build A Rocket Boy

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/build-a-rocket-boy

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Edinburgh, UK
- Website: www.buildarocketboy.com
- Total disclosed funding: $302M
- Latest round: Series D (Nov 20, 2023)
- Investors on record: 11

## About

Build A Rocket Boy Ltd is a UK-based interactive entertainment company focused on creating engaging video games that deliver immersive experiences for players across various demographics.Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Edinburgh, UK, Build A Rocket Boy Ltd specializes in the development of interactive video games. Leslie Benzies, the founder, has a history of creating successful gaming experiences and has led the company through five significant investment deals. The most recent funding round, a Series D, occurred on November 20, 2023, raising GBP 91.186 million, which has brought the total amount raised to GBP 91.186 million and the current company valuation to GBP 495.512 million.Build A Rocket Boy specializes in crafting interactive entertainment experiences, particularly video games that attract a diverse audience. Their flagship product features an open-world adventure game aimed at engaging players through rich storytelling and innovative gameplay. The game is designed for both casual and hardcore gamers, facilitating a community-driven experience while addressing user engagement challenges in the gaming sector.In the most recent fiscal year 2023, Build A Rocket Boy reported a revenue of GBP 289,945.10, accompanied by an EBITDA of GBP -81,748,835.90. The company's revenue model primarily stems from direct-to-consumer sales of video games, supported by potential partnerships for in-game content and merchandise, ensuring a sustainable revenue stream.Following the Series D funding round on November 20, 2023, which raised GBP 91.186 million, Build A Rocket Boy plans to utilize the financing for the commercialization of its products. The company is also working on upcoming product launches and strategic expansion into new markets, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, to enhance their global footprint.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Nov 20, 2023, $113M — Endeavor Catalyst, Sanren Capital, RedBird Capital Partners, Galaxy Asset Management, Alignment Growth, Woodline Partners
- Series C, Dec 31, 2021, $127M — Onefootball GmbH, Sanren Capital, Galaxy Asset Management
- Series B, May 12, 2020, $40M — Creative Artists Agency, LLC, Sanren Capital, Galaxy Asset Management, eWTP Capital
- Series A, Jun 25, 2019, $7.6M — Sanren Capital
- Series A, Sep 19, 2018, $15M — Connect Ventures, New Insight Capital

## Investors

- Connect Ventures — Series A
- New Insight Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-insight-capital) — Series A
- Sanren Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sanren-capital) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
- Creative Artists Agency, LLC — Series B
- Galaxy Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/galaxy-asset-management) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- eWTP Capital — Series B
- Onefootball GmbH — Series C
- Endeavor Catalyst (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/endeavor-catalyst) — Series D
- RedBird Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/redbird-capital-partners) — Series D
- Alignment Growth (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alignment-growth) — Series D
- Woodline Partners — Series D