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Roblox

Roblox Corp. engages in the provision of online gaming services. Its platform consists of Roblox Client, Roblox Studio, and Roblox Cloud. Roblox Client is an application that allows users to explore 3D digital worlds. Roblox Studio is the toolset that allows developers and creators to build, publish, and operate 3D experiences and other content accessed with Roblox Client. Roblox Cloud includes the services and infrastructure that power the human co-experience platforms. The company was founded by Erik Cassel and David B. Baszucki in March 2004 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

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Roblox reports robust Q4 performance, eyes advertising and UGC growth

Roblox delivered strong financial results, emphasizing growth in bookings, user engagement, and monetization, supported by a focus on innovation and safety.
While facing challenges in balancing growth and efficiency, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in advertising, UGC, and expanding its creator community.
Overall, Roblox's performance reflects a resilient business model with a strategic focus on long-term growth, innovation, and diversification of revenue streams.

Roblox reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes international expansion and ad revenue growth

Roblox's Q1 2023 performance reflects solid revenue growth, strong user metrics, and a thriving developer community
The company's strategic focus on innovation, cost control, and international expansion positions it for sustained growth
Challenges include competition, user engagement trends, and balancing investment with margin considerations
Opportunities in ad revenue, international expansion, and AI present avenues for future growth and differentiation

Roblox reports strong Q2 results, eyes profitability and global expansion

Roblox's Q2 2023 performance reflects robust growth in bookings, user metrics, and developer ecosystem, positioning the company for long-term success.
Strategic focus on profitability, international expansion, and technology investments underscores a balanced approach to driving revenue and shareholder value.
Challenges in cost management, ad monetization, and platform security require proactive strategies to sustain growth and competitive advantage in the market.

Roblox reports robust Q3 performance, eyes global expansion and efficiency

Roblox's Q3 performance reflects strong growth and strategic focus on global expansion and efficiency gains.
While facing challenges in exchange fees and meeting DevEx targets, the company is poised for growth through opportunities in infrastructure efficiency and advertising.
Investors can expect continued emphasis on cost savings, developer community engagement, and leveraging AI for future growth.

Roblox reports robust Q4 performance, eyes sustained growth strategies

Roblox's Q4 2023 and full-year performance showcased strong growth in key metrics, supported by investments in innovation and international expansion efforts.
The company's strengths in fostering creator success, stable monetization strategies, and strong user engagement position it well for continued growth.
While facing challenges in balancing growth and investments, Roblox has opportunities to further enhance monetization, user engagement, and financial performance.
Overall, Roblox's focus on sustained growth, platform advancements, and optimizing financial metrics underscores a promising outlook for future success.

Roblox reports strong Q1 results, eyes growth in branded experiences

Roblox's Q1 2024 results exceeded revenue expectations but fell slightly below in bookings. The company remains focused on long-term growth potential, profitability, and cash flow targets, with investments in AI tools and safety measures.

Roblox exceeds Q2 revenue expectations, focuses on growth strategies

Roblox delivered strong financial results, showcasing margin expansion and strategic initiatives for growth. The company's focus on cost discipline, user engagement, and revenue diversification positions it well for future success.

Roblox exceeds Q3 expectations with strong revenue and user engagement

Roblox's Q3 2024 performance reflects strong revenue, bookings, and user engagement, supported by a focus on safety, user experience, and financial efficiency.
Challenges include balancing growth expectations, investment in new tools, and maintaining monetization rates amidst evolving market dynamics.
Opportunities in optimizing pricing, expanding genres, and leveraging console success position Roblox for sustained growth and innovation in the virtual economy.

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In August 1989, David Baszucki started a company called Knowledge Revolution which made educational physics and mechanical software. He created a 2D simulated physics lab called Interactive Physics, enjoyed by students around world. During this time he hired his first employee, Erik Cassel, who would go on to form Roblox with him. 

David and Erik launch the beta version of Roblox, DynaBlocks, in order to scale the creativity and imagination of their former company.

The company raises $560,000 of Series A funding, putting the company's pre-money valuation at $1.5 million. 

After realizing people had a hard time remembering its name, the company officially changes from DynaBlocks to Roblox, and Roblox launches on September 1, 2006.

Roblox becomes compliant with COPPA by adding a safe chat feature to protect users under the age of 13.

Roblox raises $2.9 million in Series C venture funding from First Round Capital, Altos Venters and Kleiner Perkins—putting the company's pre-money valuation at $6 million. 

The company holds its first Hack Week by inviting Roblox developers to work on outside-the-box ideas to present.

An iOS version of Roblox is released, and Roblox is now mobile.

Roblox allows developers to exchange their Roblox digital currency, Robux, into real-world currency. Pays to play.

Roblox launches on Xbox One starting with 15 games.

Roblox VR for Oculus Rift launches with more than 10 million games in 3D, bringing user-generated, social gaming to virtual reality. 

Roblox closes a $92 million funding round led by Meritech Capital Partners and Index Ventures.

The company closes $150 million in Series F funding with Greylock Partners and Tiger Global Management.

Roblox forms a partnership with Chinese tech giant Tencent, by focusing on education in order to enter the Chinese market. 

Roblox reaches a major milestone by hitting 100 million active monthly users.

Roblox receives $150 million in a Series G funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz. 

In response to the global pandemic, Roblox creates "Party Place," a venue for virtual birthday parties and other meetups. 

Roblox experiences rapid revenue growth in response to continuing stay-at-home mandates.

Roblox partners with Columbia Records to host its first virtual concert featuring Lil Nas X.

The company goes public on the NYSE under the ticker symbol RBLX. Roblox now has more than 31 million daily users who use it an average of 2.6 hours per day. The company has a reported revenue of $589 million during the first nine months of 2020. 

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Roblox Corp (NYSE:RBLX) made a strong start to its new life as a publicly-traded company in Wednesday's session as the shares surged well-above their reference price provided by the New York Stock Exchange earlier this week. At the closing bell on Wall Street on Wednesday, shares in the online platform, which allows users to build their own video game worlds as well as play games made by others, had reached a price of US$69.50, 54% higher than the US$45 reference price provided by the NYSE.

Roblox makes strong start to life as a listed company

Roblox offered 198.9 million shares for sale March 10 in a direct listing of RBLX stock. Should you buy, regardless of price, after it opens?

The Roblox Experience Is Open for Business

The ARK Next Generation Internet ETF bought over 500,000 shares of Roblox , the video-games developer that surged 54% in its trading debut on Wednesday. The position, worth $36 million, amounts to 0.47% of the Cathie Wood-managed fund, according to the trading position data posted on ARK's website.

ARK fund snaps up over 500,000 shares of Roblox in debut

The stock price of Roblox Corp (NYSE: RBLX) increased by 54.44% in its market debut. This is why it happened.

RBLX Stock Price Increased 54.44% In Market Debut

Roblox: Don't Be The Bag Holder

One of the ARK exchange-traded funds run by ETF star Cathie Wood made a huge purchase on Tuesday.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Buys Over 500,000 Shares of Roblox

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More than half of Roblox's 32.6 million daily users are under age 13.

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One of the more highly anticipated IPOs of 2021 debuted Wednesday. About Roblox: Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) is an online gaming platform that allows users to interact and play with friends.

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Investors weren't making the trademark "oof" Roblox death sound Wednesday. Shares of the popular video game platform debuted on Wall Street and promptly surged more than 40% to $64.50, valuing the company at about $42 billion.

Roblox goes public and is instantly worth more than $40 billion

Trading debut in New York prompts huge demand for game system with 200m monthly users

Roblox shares surge 60% on first day of trading after lockdown gaming boom

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Genius Brands

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Shares of Roblox spiked as much as 15% on Wednesday in the online gaming company's first day of public trading. Shares began trading at $64.50, hitting an intraday high of $74.44.  The opening trades give the San Mateo, California-based firm a valuation of $44 billion.

Roblox spikes 15% in public trading debut after $44 billion direct listing (RBLX)

.Roblox Corp. shares surged over 60% in their opening trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Roblox stock soars 64% in NYSE debut

Roblox, the platform for Lego-like user-generated games, went public today in a direct listing, where employees and investors finally get a chance to sell shares on the market. The initial price was far higher than the reference price of $45 a share, as the first trade was about $65 a share, giving the company a […]

Roblox goes public at $42.2 billion valuation in direct listing

Kids gaming company Roblox held its direct listing on Wednesday after the app's popularity surged during the pandemic.

Roblox starts trading at $64.50 as public investors get their first crack at the popular kids game app

The gaming site, a tween favorite, began trading at $64.50 a share, up from its reference price of $45.

Roblox Soars 43% on First Day of Trading as Gaming Booms

Two-thirds of kids in the U.S. between the ages of 9 and 12 use Roblox, the company says.

Roblox Valuation Hits $42 Billion As Gen-Z Gaming Giant Skyrockets 50% In IPO

The wildly popular gaming platform Roblox will go public Wednesday through a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange.  Unlike "Minecraft" or "Fortnite," Roblox isn't exactly a game, but rather a platform where players can jump from one user-generated experience to the next. Roblox allows kids to play games created by others or try building games themselves.

Eye-popping stats about Roblox, the wildly popular game platform that's going public Wednesday

Roblox Corp (NYSE:RBLX) shares have surged on Wednesday as the video game platform began its first day of dealings on the New York Stock Exchange after going public through a direct listing. In mid-morning trading in New York, the company's shares were trading at around US$71, a strong increase of the US$45 reference price per share the exchange gave the stock on Tuesday evening, which valued the group at US$29.5bn.

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Roblox IPO On Way With Estimated Value Of $29 Billion For Game Company

With 31 million daily playing and paying users in 180 countries, you'd think gaming platform Roblox would be more of a household name, that is, outside of its core 5- to 13-year-old demographic and the 1 million IT developers who populate its digital stable of products. While the California-based company has been around since 2004 […]

Roblox IPO: This $30 Billion Kids' Gaming Platform Is Bigger Than Etsy, Kroger And Best Buy

Shares of Roblox Corp were set for a jump of up to 44% in their market debut on Wednesday.

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