Soba raises $13.5M for no-code game tools for creators
Summary
Additional investors included creators like Matthew Nadeshot Haag, Jack CouRage Dunlop, Tim ClashwithAsh Evans, and Alvaro Alvaro845 Gonz\xe1lez de Buitrago.Sobas vision is to build the most inclusive virtual world, where anyone can express their ultimate creativity through game creation. They have 16 employees.In Soba, creators can make their own game by adding and configuring elements built by others or creating custom logic visually without the need to know any programming language. We think there should be stronger monetization models for the creators.In order to create the best environment for creators, Soba is incorporating blockchain elements and shifting steadily towards Web3. On top of that, creators will receive a high revenue share for their work, as Soba believes that platforms shouldnt be taking the majority of profits.Were proud to support Juha Paananen and the Soba team, and believe their experience will help them build a fun open-world gaming platform where Web3 can bring additional value to both players and creators, said Amy Wu, investor at FTX Ventures, in a statement.Even though the game is being built on Web3, Soba is prioritizing its product and offering people the opportunity to experience the game without the need to own tokens, Paananen said. The creator economy has also gone global, and the trend toward providing no-code tools has gathered momentum.I studied computer science myself and am a mathematically minded person, he said.