RocketOn’s idea is to have a virtual world in a widget — so as long as it’s seeded liberally across the Internet, users will be able to continue playing on whatever website they’re visiting.
The two-dimensional game is more or less a kid-themed chat room at the moment, according to TechCrunch, which also reported the funding. Future versions will include social networking features, items and unlockable “worlds”.
The D.E. Shaw Group provided the $5 million investment, the San Francisco company’s first full venture funding. It’s still in closed alpha-stage development.
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Steven said:
Very competitive space these guys are in but its amazing that they have now taken in $6.3M and they are still in Alpah.
DE Shaw is a very impressive partner
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Audrey said:
This seems super cool! It sounds like a great idea! Can’t wait!
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[...] got seed funding of $800,000 a year ago and announced a $5 million round in February from D.E. Shaw Group. It has 12 employees. Tags: co:Rocketon, inv:D.E.-Shaw-Group [...]