"Build a Rocket Boy Secures $110M in Funding for Metaverse-like Project"
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Build a Rocket Boy, a game studio founded by former Grand Theft Auto developer Leslie Benzies, has raised $110 million in a Series D funding round. The company is set to launch its first titles and an immersive open world platform. Benzies, known for his work on the GTA series, initiated legal action against his former employer before founding the company. The funding was led by RedBird Capital Partners and includes participation from NetEase Games and others. Build a Rocket Boy has development hubs in Edinburgh, Budapest, and Montpellier.
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