Roblox Creator’s Wealth Soars to $4.6 Billion as Shares Jump

David Baszucki is biggest beneficiary of firm’s direct listing
Shares of gaming platform surged in first day of trading

Roblox CEO David Baszucki says going public brings together all kinds of investors.Source: Bloomberg)

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By Benjamin Stupples and Tom Maloney

March 10, 2021 at 4:03 PM UTC

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March 10, 2021 at 9:22 PM UTC

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Roblox Corp.’s users can create virtual worlds to fend off zombies or scuba dive for hidden treasure, with makers of the most popular games earning enough to become millionaires.

Roblox co-founder David Baszucki -- known on the site as “builderman” -- has made the most from the online gaming platform. His stake in the company is now worth about $4.6 billion after the company’s shares soared more than 50% in their first day of trading.