Beach Bum

Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in March 2015 by Gil Levi, Shachar Schalka, Uri Shahak, and Keren Somekh Marom, Beach Bum operates with 201–500 employees. The company raised $3M across one funding round from two investors. In September 2021, Beach Bum was acquired by Voodoo.

Business overview

Beach Bum develops interactive games designed to offer players challenges, excitement, and fun within a head-to-head online environment. The company focuses on rolling out multiple freemium titles, including "Lord of the Board Backgammon," and operates within the Media & Entertainment Technologies sector, serving the global gaming market.

Strategic signal

In October 2025, Beach Bum announced a workforce optimization, laying off 10% of its staff in Israel due to the underperformance of a recently developed game. This indicates a strategic recalibration post-acquisition by Voodoo, as the company adjusts its product portfolio and operational structure to align with market demands and performance metrics.

Company Intelligence Q&A

When was Beach Bum acquired?

Beach Bum was acquired by Voodoo in September 2021.

What was the total capital raised by Beach Bum?

Beach Bum raised a total of $3M across one funding round.

What was the reason for the workforce reduction at Beach Bum?

In October 2025, Beach Bum reduced its workforce by 10% in Israel due to the lack of success of one of its newly developed games.

Which co-founder participated in Calcalist's gaming conference?

In December 2024, Keren Marom, co-founder of Beach Bum, spoke at a panel during Calcalist's gaming conference, which was held in collaboration with Google and Playtika.