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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 and get them in front of a massive audience. It is a platform for emerging and independent game developers.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 2006 | |
| HQ | San Mateo, US | Map |
| Website | roblox.com |
Recent NewsAll News
- Roblox jumps to over 150M monthly users, will pay out $250M to developers in 2020
- Roblox expects to pay $250 million to its mostly young-adult developers this year
- Crayta Impressions: Stadia’s Answer To Roblox And Minecraft Packs Potential, But Feels Like Early Access
- Roblox teams with Warner Bros. and DC on Wonder Woman: The Themyscira Experience
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, US (HQ)
970 Park Pl #100
Roblox Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 2006 |
Roblox total Funding | $335.7 m |
Roblox latest funding size | $150 m |
Time since last funding | 6 months ago |
Roblox investors | Index Ventures, First Round Capital, Meritech Capital Partners, Greylock Partners, Tiger Global Management, Altos Ventures, Temasek Holdings, Meritech Capital, Late Stage Venture, Tencent Holdings Limited |
Roblox's latest funding round in February 2020 was reported to be $150 m. In total, Roblox has raised $335.7 m. Roblox's latest valuation is reported to be $4 b.
Roblox Revenue
Market valuation | 4.0b |
- Source: TechCrunch - February 2020
Roblox Acquisitions / Subsidiaries
| Company Name | Date | Deal Size |
|---|---|---|
| PacketZoom | October 11, 2018 |
Roblox Cybersecurity Score
Roblox Online and Social Media Presence
1.86m Twitter followers
Roblox has 1.86m Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 3.1% month over month and increased 14.2% quarter over quarter
Roblox's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @ROBLOX
9.2k
Tweets
858
Following
1.9m
Followers
65
Tweets last 30 days
1.4k
Avg. likes per Tweet
100%
Tweets with engagement
Roblox News and Updates
July 28, 2020
Roblox jumps to over 150M monthly users, will pay out $250M to developers in 2020
Gaming platform Roblox, which has seen a surge of use due to the coronavirus pandemic, now has over 150 million monthly active users, up from the 115 million it announced in February before the U.S.’s shelter-in-place orders went into effect. The company also said its developer community is on pace …
July 28, 2020
Roblox expects to pay $250 million to its mostly young-adult developers this year
The blocky and cartoon style virtual world Roblox expects to pay $250 million to its mostly teen developers this year. It now has 150 million users.
June 29, 2020
Crayta Impressions: Stadia’s Answer To Roblox And Minecraft Packs Potential, But Feels Like Early Access
Crayta launches first on Google Stadia July 1st and I've spent a week with it pre-launch. Here are my early first impressions of the collaborative sandbox game creation platform!
June 25, 2020
Roblox teams with Warner Bros. and DC on Wonder Woman: The Themyscira Experience
Roblox announced it has teamed up with Warner Bros. and DC to create Wonder Woman: The Themyscira Experience inside Roblox.
May 02, 2020
Roblox believes user-generated content will bring us the Metaverse
Roblox believes the future of gaming is user-generated content, says Matt Curtis. It's hard to argue with that, given its huge numbers.
April 28, 2020
User-generated content platforms like Roblox and Minecraft are in ‘good position’ during pandemic
Resolute Partners Group's Ryan McDermott uses GamesBeat 2020 to talk about the macroeconomic impacts on the game industry from COVID-19.
Roblox Blogs
July 15, 2020
Updates to Private Servers (Formerly Known as VIP Servers)
We’re making it easier than ever to play with your friends.
The post Updates to Private Servers (Formerly Known as VIP Servers) appeared first on Roblox Blog.
July 14, 2020
Revolutionizing Our Micro Frontend Build Pipeline
Modernizing the Roblox Web Application for flexibility and ease of use.
The post Revolutionizing Our Micro Frontend Build Pipeline appeared first on Roblox Blog.
July 10, 2020
Video Creator Spotlight: Denis
We caught up with the 7th Annual Bloxy Award winner to talk about his rise to fame, making videos, and more.
The post Video Creator Spotlight: Denis appeared first on Roblox Blog.
July 09, 2020
A Search for Better Convex Decomposition
Building better physics and collision geometry for a better game experience.
The post A Search for Better Convex Decomposition appeared first on Roblox Blog.
July 06, 2020
New Benefits Added to Premium
Get more from Roblox with these additional subscriber-only perks!
The post New Benefits Added to Premium appeared first on Roblox Blog.
June 25, 2020
DC’s Wonder Woman Comes to Roblox
Discover the home of DC’s Wonder Woman as Themyscira comes alive in an all-new Roblox experience.
The post DC’s Wonder Woman Comes to Roblox 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 2,187 employees.
Who are Roblox competitors?
Competitors of Roblox include Quixant, Ryff and Supergaming.
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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