A tech startup that enables video gamers to save money whilst they play has attracted $5 million in seed funding. Blast has developed an app through which users can create an account and link their bank details to their electronic wallet on the service. They can then set how much money they want to save based on various in-game triggers and achievements. In tests, the average user increased their savings by 25% over weekly period. They can also win an eight week cash prizes if they reach the top of the Blast 's leaderboard.
A tech startup that enables video gamers to save money whilst they play has attracted $12m in seed funding. Blast has developed an app through which users can create an account and link their bank details to their electronic wallet on the service. They can then set how much money they want to save based on various in-game triggers and achievements. In tests, the average user increased their savings by more than seven percent over an eight week period. They can also win weekly cash prizes if they reach the top of the app's leaderboard.