Jest Games Fund Offers Support to Game Developers for RCS Messaging Ecosystem

Jest, a pioneering marketplace for messaging apps utilizing SMS and RCS protocols, has introduced the Jest Games Fund. This initiative aims to support game development studios creating games tailored for the RCS messaging ecosystem, with the goal of publishing these games on Jest's platform. Successful applicants can receive funding without relinquishing equity or transferring intellectual property, and they will retain 90% of the revenue generated. Additionally, Jest will cover 100% of the text delivery costs. The fund is structured into three tiers: Explore, offering $40,000; Scale, providing up to $200,000; and Flagship, which supports breakout hits with up to $1 million. Each tier includes a user acquisition budget, onboarding services, and dedicated partner support. The fund also features 'onboardings' - short, interactive experiences designed to drive user acquisition for games on Jest. In exchange, Jest will receive an increased share of platform revenue, as outlined in the Jest Platform Economics. The program is open to both new and existing games, provided they have a mobile web build that integrates with the Jest SDK. The Jest Games Fund operates on a progression-based system rather than fixed tiers, allowing games to advance through the Explore, Scale, and Flagship stages based on their performance.