Cross Reality (XR) and bespoke software solutions provider BetaJester has recently joined the C4DI community as company members.
Founded in May 2015 by University of Hull graduates Adam Boyne, Ryan Lay and Josh Porter, BetaJester is now a growing and award-winning company.
Pictured left to right: Software Developer Lee Drury, Co-Founder and Back-End Lead Josh Porter, Co-Founder and Front-End Lead Ryan Lay and Co-Founder and Technical Lead Adam Boyne.
The trio’s original vision was to focus on the production of its own games and IP. However, they quickly realised that, thanks to the quality and versatility of their work, their skills could be applied to the corporate world as well, and began helping businesses create incredible and engaging digital experiences with VR, 360° video and bespoke software, apps and games.
“We produce VR experiences for a wide variety of sectors, including digital marketing, construction and architecture, as well as training for the emergency services,” explains Josh Porter, Co-Founder and Back-End Lead.
The three - which has just turned into a four with the addition of the new software developer Lee Drury - have worked with several international clients, including various luxury hotels around the world.
Meanwhile, more locally, BetaJester has collaborated with Ron Dearing UTC to create a stunning 360° virtual tour of their space and a heritage project based on the Hull Floods of 1646.
Most recently, their work has attracted the attention of Top Tech Yorkshire, who recognised them in the 2019 report as “stars of the future” and a standout company in the region.
Their corporate endeavours have not dulled the team’s passion for the gaming industry, however. BetaJester has been busy creating a number of games, including their latest Forgotten Sea, which in November was awarded further support from the UK Games Fund to further develop their internal IP.
“This was a big show of faith and belief in our team, from a hugely respected organisation within the UK games industry,” Josh enthuses.
BetaJester were one of the 15 companies from across the UK that secured further funding from the UK Games Fund after successfully completing the showcasing and final interview stage at this year’s EGX.
It’s safe to say that with all of this momentum building over the past four years, the future for BetaJester is bright.
“After moving offices to Hull’s Old Town, we thought it was a logical step to join C4DI and become more involved with the region’s thriving tech community. We’re extremely keen to meet new people, so please do pop and say hello if you see us around the building,” Josh adds.