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Roblox is a provider of a 3D creation, publishing, and gameplay platform that empowers players to create 3D models and games. It offers a platform for emerging and independent game developers.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 2006 | |
| HQ | San Mateo, CA, US | Map |
| Website | roblox.com | |
| Overall Culture | B | More |
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| Employees (est.) (Jan 2021) | 2,558 | (+10%) |
| Cybersecurity rating | D | More |
Key People/Management at Roblox
David Baszucki
Founder & CEO
Mike Guthrie
Chief Financial Officer
Teresa Brewer
VP of Corporate Communications
Matthew Curtis
VP of Developer Relations
Sorcus Chandrasekaran
VP of Product, Developer
Hans Gunawan
VP of Finance
Roblox Office Locations
Roblox has offices in San Mateo and Shenzhen
San Mateo, CA, US (HQ)
970 Park Pl #100
Roblox Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 2006 |
Roblox total Funding | $855.7 m |
Roblox latest funding size | $520 m |
Time since last funding | 21 days ago |
Roblox investors | Index Ventures, First Round Capital, Meritech Capital Partners, Greylock Partners, Dragoneer Investment Group, Tiger Global Management, Altos Ventures, Temasek Holdings, Altimeter Capital, Warner Music Group, Meritech Capital, Late Stage Venture, Tencent Holdings Limited, The Investment Group of Santa Barbara |
Roblox's latest funding round in January 2021 was reported to be $520 m. In total, Roblox has raised $855.7 m. Roblox's latest valuation is reported to be $29.5 b.
Roblox Revenue
Market valuation | 29.5b |
- Source: TechCrunch - January 2021
Roblox Operating Metrics
Roblox's Monthly Active Users was reported to be 150 m in Jul, 2020. Roblox's Daily Active Users was reported to be 31 m in Jan, 2021.
Roblox Acquisitions / Subsidiaries
| Company Name | Date | Deal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Loom.ai | December 14, 2020 | |
| PacketZoom | October 11, 2018 |
Roblox Cybersecurity Score
Roblox Online and Social Media Presence
2.36m Twitter followers
Roblox has 2.36m Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 4.5% month over month and increased 9% quarter over quarter
Roblox's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @ROBLOX
9.7k
Tweets
882
Following
2.4m
Followers
49
Tweets last 30 days
3k
Avg. likes per Tweet
100%
Tweets with engagement
Roblox Company Culture
Overall Culture
B
78/100
CEO Rating
A+
82/100
Compensation
B+
80/100
Diversity
B+
80/100
Roblox News and Updates
January 08, 2021
Extra Crunch roundup: 2 VC surveys, Tesla’s melt up, The Roblox Gambit, more
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January 08, 2021
The Roblox Gambit
The Roblox direct listing will lay down some groundwork for new conventional wisdom when it comes to pricing public listings and which methods are good to use.
January 07, 2021
Roblox is now worth $30 billion, more than 7X its valuation from 11 months ago. The CEO told employees why this will be good for them.
Summary List PlacementRoblox, the online gaming engine that's popular with kids and teens, has lassoed new venture capital funding that gives it a near $30 billion valuation. The next stop is to become a public company, it said on Wednesday.
The CEO told employees on Wednesday that the deal is par…
January 07, 2021
Roblox Switches to Direct Listing From IPO With Investment
Roblox Switches to Direct Listing From IPO With Investment
January 07, 2021
: Roblox funding round values tween-centric gaming platform at $29.5 billion, may go direct listing route
Roblox Corp. RBLX said late Wednesday that it raised $520 million in a funding round that values the tween-centric gaming platform at $29.5 billion along with reports the company may go the direct listing route. Roblox said it sold shares at $45 apiece to investors led by Altimeter Capital and Drag…
January 07, 2021
Roblox raises $520 million at $29.5 billion valuation, will go public through direct listing
User-generated game platform Roblox has raised $520 million in a direct listing. The deal values Roblox at $29.5 billion.
Roblox Blogs
January 23, 2021
Using Roblox in the Classroom: Teachers Share Advice
Hear how these two educators are getting creative in the classroom with Roblox.
The post Using Roblox in the Classroom: Teachers Share Advice appeared first on Roblox Blog.
December 17, 2020
Digital Civility 2020 Highlights
Reflecting on the multitude of ways our community learned, connected, and shared with one another in 2020.
The post Digital Civility 2020 Highlights appeared first on Roblox Blog.
December 15, 2020
Explosive Lil Nas X Concert Paves the Way for Bold New Roblox Experiences
Catch up on—or re-watch—this first-of-its-kind event on Roblox!
The post Explosive Lil Nas X Concert Paves the Way for Bold New Roblox Experiences appeared first on Roblox Blog.
December 09, 2020
Roblox Is Now on TikTok
Join us in showing off your best content!
The post Roblox Is Now on TikTok appeared first on Roblox Blog.
December 01, 2020
The Treasure Hunt Begins in Roblox’s Ready Player Two Event
Follow the clues. Beat the odds. Become a legend. Glorious prizes await. Are you ready?
The post The Treasure Hunt Begins in Roblox’s Ready Player Two Event appeared first on Roblox Blog.
November 23, 2020
Skinned Meshes: A Visual Showcase
Skinned meshes are enabling creators to achieve higher visual fidelity in their experiences.
The post Skinned Meshes: A Visual Showcase appeared first on Roblox Blog.
Roblox Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roblox founded?
Roblox was founded in 2006.
Who are Roblox key executives?
Roblox's key executives are David Baszucki, Mike Guthrie and Teresa Brewer.
How many employees does Roblox have?
Roblox has 2,558 employees.
Who are Roblox competitors?
Competitors of Roblox include FlowPlay, Epic Games and Unity Technologies.
Where is Roblox headquarters?
Roblox headquarters is located at 970 Park Pl #100, San Mateo.
Where are Roblox offices?
Roblox has offices in San Mateo and Shenzhen.
How many offices does Roblox have?
Roblox has 2 offices.
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