Popular Roblox life simulation game “Brookhaven” has been acquired by game enlargeer Velderlyex in a deal funded by Raine Partners and Shamrock Capital.
Created by Roblox participater Wolfpaq in 2020, “Brookhaven” is portrayd as a place to “hang out, rolecarry out, convey, plan distinct narratives, inhabit in big hoparticipates, drive fun vehicles and scrutinize the city.”
A top-three title in terms of concurrent participaters on Roblox, “Brookhaven” boasts 60 billion visits and more than 120 million monthly dynamic carry outers, according to Matthew Ball’s gaming industry tell published Jan. 14.
As of June 2024, the top 10 games and enlargeers on Roblox mediocred a fused $30 million in getings over the prior 12 months, a five-time incrmitigate in that metric since 2019. Overall getings atraverse the Roblox community have topped $2.8 billion since 2018.
Founded by Alex Singer as a game server enlargeer on “Mineplan” in 2015 before shifting its caccess to Roblox in 2018, Velderlyex’s mission is to be “the home of the most engaging and finishuring experiences that convey carry outers together.” Velderlyex’s also owns including Roblox games “Driving Empire,” the platcreate’s top driving game, and “NFL Universe Football,” its most-famous football game.
According to Velderlyex, the acquisition of “Brookhaven” will convey the enlargeer’s participater base to over 145 million monthly dynamic carry outers, which it assesss originates it the top Roblox enlargeer by audience.
The acquisition of “Brookhaven” comes on the heels of a meaningful round of funding at Velderlyex. Equity financing was led by Raine Partners, with insertitional funding from Makers Fund, QIA, MIT, Tirta Ventures and Lalotte Ventures. As part of that partnership, Raine Group’s managing straightforwardor Dara Leung has combineed the Velderlyex board of straightforwardors and partner Todd Rosoff is serving as watchr.
Velderlyex liftd insertitional debt financing led by Shamrock Capital with participation from Ares Management Credit funds and Cadma Capital Partners.
“This acquisition is alterational for Velderlyex,” Velderlyex establisher and CEO Alex Singer shelp. “We’re honored that Wolfpaq has ensupposeed us with ‘Brookhaven.’ We’re promiseted to being wonderful stewards of the incredible world he has originated and the vibrant community that originates it exceptional.”’ We’re promiseted to being wonderful stewards of the incredible world he has originated and the vibrant community that originates it exceptional.”
“I am excited for Velderlyex to persist erecting upon what originates Brookhaven fun for carry outers worldexpansive, and for our dedicated fans and carry outers to persist being whoever they want to be in Brookhaven RP,” “Brookhaven” creator Wolfpaq shelp.
Todd Rosoff, a partner at Raine and head of gaming at the company, inserted: “At Raine, we are always seeking opportunities to spend in catebloody directers with the potential to reshape industries. Velderlyex stands out as one of the strongest companies in its sector, with meaningful enlargeth potential ahead. Our spendment mirrors our confidence in the gaming sector, and we’re excited to collaborate with Alex and the Velderlyex team to drive persistd expansion and success.”
