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PerBlue

Madison, US · Founded 2008 · 46 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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PerBlue is an independent mobile games studio that develops free-to-play midcore games for players worldwide. Founded in Madison, Wisconsin in 2008, it operates as a venture-backed studio with a fully remote team.

Founders & leadership

PerBlue was founded in 2008 by Justin Beck, Forrest Woolworth, and Andrew Hanson.

JBJustin Beck
Justin BeckCo-founder · CEO
FWForrest Woolworth
Forrest WoolworthCo-founder · CFO and Executive AdvisorForrest Woolworth holds degrees in Computer Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He serves as Executive Officer at PerBlue, an independent mobile games studio he helped found, and is also Co-Founder and COO of Playback Rewards, a rewards platform for mobile gamers.
AHAndrew Hanson
Andrew HansonCo-founder · CTO - Lead Game Designer

Board

BPBill Pescatello
Bill PescatelloBoard Member2014–2025Investor at Lightbank

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2014

▶$2.5MraisedMay 2014 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Justin BeckExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Forrest WoolworthExecutive Officer
  • Bill PescatelloDirector
  • Andrew HansonExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$2.5M
First sale
May 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through PerBlue went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does PerBlue do?
PerBlue is an independent mobile games studio that develops free-to-play midcore games for players worldwide. Founded in Madison, Wisconsin in 2008, it operates as a venture-backed studio with a fully remote team.
Who founded PerBlue?
PerBlue was founded by Justin Beck, Forrest Woolworth, Andrew Hanson in 2008.
Who are PerBlue's investors?
PerBlue's investors include Lightbank.
How much funding has PerBlue raised?
PerBlue has disclosed $2.5M raised across 1 round.
Where is PerBlue headquartered?
PerBlue is headquartered in Madison, US.