Gamebeast raises $3.7M in funding for Roblox games support

Gamebeast, a no-code tooling platform for UGC content, announced today that it has raised $3.7 million in pre-seed funding. The company plans to use the funds to build out its platform, which offers tools to support Roblox developers and maximize their potential. According to the company, it also plans to explore the use of its tools in the defense sector, though it has not offered exact details at the moment.

J2 Ventures led the round, with a16z SPEEDRUN, The Mini Fund and Spaceport CEO Le Zhang participating. The money is going towards data and analytics for Gamebeast’s platform, as the company plans to “enhance its internal insights platform for strategic game and data acquisitions” alongside planned work in the military sector.

Gamebeast offers Roblox developers several services, including LiveOps support, management tools, rapid modification rollout and A/B testing to optimize games for the discovery algorithm. With this, it can help promote games, engage paying users while offering attractive conversion options to non-paying users and optimizing monetization.

Zander Brumbaugh, Gamebeast CEO, said in a statement, “Gamebeast is revolutionizing the way developers create and optimize Roblox experiences. Our platform empowers developers to seamlessly detect and address player pain points, ensuring an engaging and rewarding experience. Beyond gaming, Gamebeast’s robust capabilities are also being explored for defense applications, where real-time updates and automated analysis can enhance training simulations and strategic planning. We’re excited to see how Gamebeast can drive innovation across diverse fields.”

Christine Keung, J2 General Partner, added in a separate statement, “Gamebeast’s success among Roblox developers is evident, and its tech and platform hold huge potential for defense. Gamebeast’s gaming expertise is crucial for the Air Force and initiatives to leverage industry experts in creating and analyzing advanced digital environments. Non-dilutive funding and co-development with the DoD will help Gamebeast scale and provide the military with non-forceful conflict prevention methods.”