Jest Rockets to $1M Run Rate in Three Months as the Texting-Powered App Store Takes Off
Jest, the texting-powered app store, today announced it has crossed a $1 million gross billings run rate in three months since enabling in-app purchases on the platform. To capitalize on this explosive growth, Jest is launching Fund II, offering up to $1 million in funding for mobile games and entertainment apps leveraging texting as a primary distribution channel.
Jest Launches the World's First Marketplace for Messaging Games With $7M Seed Round and Developer Fund
Jest, the company building the world’s first marketplace for messaging games, today announced it has emerged from stealth with $7 million in seed funding led by Innovation Endeavors. The company is also announcing its Jest Games Fund, which offers up to $1 million per title, to accelerate the ecosystem and help developers build the next generation of instant, high-retention titles.
