Rooster Teeth

Rooster Teeth

Produces web series, podcasts, and animations

About Rooster Teeth

Simplify's Rating
Why Rooster Teeth is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Entertainment

Gaming

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$3.8M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2003

Overview

Rooster Teeth creates and distributes entertainment content, starting with the web series Red vs. Blue, which helped build a large and dedicated fan community. The company produces various original series, including RWBY, a western-style anime, and The Rooster Teeth Podcast, along with daily video content featuring its in-house talent. Rooster Teeth generates revenue through subscriptions, advertising, e-commerce, and live events, making it a direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand. It has a strong presence in animation and live-action production, collaborating with networks and streaming services to reach global audiences. Unlike many competitors, Rooster Teeth has a unique focus on community engagement, boasting over 45 million YouTube subscribers and a vibrant community of over 4 million registered members. The company's goal is to create entertaining content that resonates with its fans while expanding its reach in the entertainment and gaming industries.

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What believers are saying

  • Revival by co-founder Burnie Burns could restore Rooster Teeth's fan-centric roots.
  • Growing demand for nostalgic content supports Rooster Teeth's classic show revivals.
  • The podcast industry's growth enhances opportunities for Rooster Teeth's network, The Roost.

What critics are saying

  • Loss of key talent and leadership may impact creative direction and fan engagement.
  • Closure of gaming and video operations reduces production capacity and talent.
  • Transition to Box Canyon Productions may cause operational challenges and brand identity shifts.

What makes Rooster Teeth unique

  • Rooster Teeth has a strong legacy with iconic series like Red vs. Blue.
  • The company boasts a dedicated global fan community and annual convention, RTX.
  • Rooster Teeth's unique blend of western-style anime and gaming content sets it apart.

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Funding

Total Funding

$3.8M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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Company News

Rooster Teeth
Feb 7th, 2025
Rooster Teeth: Press Release

Rooster Teeth to Find a New Home with the Brand’s Original Creator Burnie Burns at Box Canyon Productions

Cord Cutters News
Feb 5th, 2025
Rooster Teeth Revived by Co-Founder Burns

Rooster Teeth is making a comeback after Warner Bros. Discovery closed it in early 2024. Co-founder Burnie Burns has acquired the brand and many assets through Box Canyon Productions. Burns announced a 2025 slate, including classic show revivals and new projects. The acquisition details are unclear, but fans are hopeful for a return to Rooster Teeth's fan-centric roots. This revival highlights the potential for independent, community-driven content in the evolving media landscape.

Rocket City Now
Jul 6th, 2024
Animated series RWBY gets new home after Rooster Teeth closure

VIZ Media, who partnered with Rooster Teeth to publish a manga series based on the stories of the Huntsmen and Huntresses of Remnant, will acquire the nine-season original run of the "RWBY" animated program.

VentureBeat
Mar 28th, 2024
Rooster Teeth to launch final Red vs Blue season as a movie

Rooster Teeth to launch final Red vs Blue season as a movie.

CoStar Group
Mar 13th, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery Division in Austin, Texas, Announces Layoffs, Office Closing

Rooster Teeth Productions, an Austin, Texas-based digital media production company that makes shows like "Gen:Lock" and "Red vs. Blue," is shutting down its gaming and video content operations and laying off 133 employees.

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