Beach Bum

Interactive Game Developer

Media & Entertainment Technologies
Acquired by Voodoo
Acquired Ra'anana Founded 2015
Total raised
$3.0M
Last: Seed 2016-04
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2015
Headcount
296
HQ
Ra'anana
Sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies

About

Beach Bum is a developer of interactive games that strive to provide players with challenges, excitement, and fun in a head-to-head online environment.

Beach Bum is rolling out multiple freemium titles, beginning with Lord of the Board Backgammon. In September 2021, the company was acquired by Paris-headquartered company Voodoo.

Funding history · 1 round · $3.0M total

2016-04
Seed $3.0M

Company Intelligence Q&A

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When was Beach Bum acquired and by which company?
Beach Bum was acquired by the Paris-headquartered company Voodoo in September 2021 for an estimated $300 million.
What type of games does Beach Bum develop?
Beach Bum develops interactive freemium games designed for head-to-head online environments, with titles such as Lord of the Board Backgammon, Rummy Stars, and Spades.
Which investors participated in Beach Bum's Seed funding round?
In April 2016, Beach Bum raised $3 million in Seed funding from investors including Saban Ventures and 83North.
How many employees did Beach Bum have at the time of the data collection?
Beach Bum had approximately 201-500 employees, with an exact count of 296 employees.
Where is Beach Bum's headquarters located?
Beach Bum's headquarters is located in Ra'anana, Center District, Israel.
What was a notable partnership for Beach Bum's game 'Spades Royale'?
In October 2018, Dwyane Wade partnered with Beach Bum's social gaming app, Spades Royale.
What was the primary reason for Beach Bum's layoffs in October 2025?
In October 2025, Beach Bum laid off 10% of its staff in Israel due to the lack of success of one of its recently developed games.
Who are the co-founders of Beach Bum?
The co-founders of Beach Bum include Gil Levi, Shachar Schalka, Uri Shahak, and Keren Somekh Marom.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies
Sub-sectors
Media & Entertainment TechnologiesDigital Content Engagement & Entertainment
Target customers
ConsumersRecreational & LifestyleGamers
Business model
B2C

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