Gamebeast Secures $3.7 Million Pre-Seed Funding Led By J2 Ventures And Andreessen Horowitz

Gamebeast, a Seattle-based gaming tech startup founded by CEO Zander Brumbaugh in 2023, recently raised $3.7 million in pre-seed funding led by J2 Ventures, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz via a16z SPEEDRUN, The Mini Fund, and Le Zhang. The funds will be used to launch on new platforms, leverage AI-driven analytics, and enhance its internal insights platform, while also collaborating with the U.S. Military. Gamebeast provides a no-code platform for Roblox developers, offering tools like LiveOps support, audience segmentation, and A/B testing to optimize games for discovery algorithms. Currently, it works with over 40 developers and is in late-stage discussions with the Department of Defense, focusing on digital optimization across various applications. INVESTORS: J2 Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, The Mini Fund & Le Zhang ROUND: Pre Seed AMOUNT: $3,700,000 HQ: #Seattle #Washington #VentureCapital #Gamebeast #J2Ventures #AndreessenHorowitz #ZanderBrumbaugh #TheMiniFund #LeZhang #TradedVC