Roberta Lucca
Roberta Lucca is a British-Brazilian entrepreneur, investor, and creative professional based in the United Kingdom. She is a co-founder[1] of the British video game development studio Bossa Studios and has worked across technology, media, and creative industries. In the 2020s, she began releasing music under the name WUNDER BETA[2].
Early life and education
Lucca was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil[3]. She studied computer science at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) and later completed postgraduate studies in management and marketing. Early in her career, she worked in product and innovation roles with companies including Globo TV and Vertu, then part of Nokia.
Career
Entrepreneurship and technology
Lucca co-founded WonderLuk, an online fashion marketplace specialising in on-demand and 3D-printed accessories, which operated until 2017.[citation needed]
She is best known as a co-founder of Bossa Studios, a London-based video game development studio. The company is known for titles including Surgeon Simulator, I Am Bread, Worlds Adrift, and Monstermind. In 2017, Bossa Studios raised over $10 million in Series A funding and has received industry recognition, including a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award[4].
Lucca has appeared in media and educational initiatives promoting digital skills and diversity in technology, including BBC News, BBC’s Girls Can Code[5], and Disney-affiliated projects. Her transition from technology entrepreneurship to music has been the subject of interviews and media profiles.
Speaking
Outside her work in technology and music, Lucca has spoken internationally on innovation, reinvention, and entrepreneurship. She has appeared at events including Slush, Web Summit, and London Business School.
Music career
In the 2020s, Lucca began releasing music under the artist name WUNDER BETA[6]. Her work blends Brazilian musical influences with electronic and alternative pop elements, a style she has described as “Electro-Bossa.” Her debut EP, Love You To Beats, was released independently and received coverage from music publications including CLASH[6], Wonderland[7], and Earmilk[8].
Awards and recognition
Lucca has received recognition across technology and creative industries, including:
- British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award (with Bossa Studios)[4]
- Forbes – Top Women in Technology (Europe)[9]
- London’s Most Influential People in Arts (Games)[10]
- Management Today – Top 35 Women Under 35[11]
- everywoman Entrepreneur of the Year finalist[12]
- UK Top 100 Influential People in Video Games[13]
- Campaign – Best Creatives in the UK[14]
- Inspiring Fifty UK[15]
References
- ↑ Team, WeAreTechWomen (2020-07-02). "Inspirational Woman: Roberta Lucca | Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer, Bossa Studios". WeAreTechWomen - Supporting Women in Technology. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ "'Don't be trapped by your job title'". BBC News. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ Font, Anna (2020-07-23). ""I wish to inspire more female and unrepresented founders to join this tribe of challengers": Interview with Roberta Lucca, co-founder of Bossa Studios games and BAFTA winner". EU-Startups. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Parkin, Simon; O'Connor, Stuart (2012-03-16). "Bafta video game awards 2012". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ Wood, Alex (16 Sep 2015). [ttps://www.forbes.com/sites/alexwood/2015/09/16/bbcs-girls-can-code-is-the-tech-show-weve-all-been-waiting-for-2 "BBC's Girls Can Code is the tech show we've all been waiting for"]. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; Murray, Robin (2025-12-11). "WUNDER BETA Blends Brazilian Rhythms With Electro Pop On her New EP | News". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ Staff, Wonderland (2025-03-19). "WUNDER BETA - "Waiting Here"". Wonderland. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ "WUNDER BETA shares empowering debut single "Waiting Here" – EARMILK". Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ "Roberta Lucca". Forbes. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ Heathman, Amelia (2019-10-08). "Creative Arts: Gaming". The Standard. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ "MT's 35 Women Under 35 2012: Migration Nation". www.managementtoday.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ "everywoman in Technology Awards - Past Winners and Finalists - everywoman". 2014-05-12. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ MCV Editors (2019-05-15). "Revealed: The 100 most influential people working in the British video games industry". MCV. ISSN 1469-4832. Retrieved 2026-02-05.CS1 maint: Extra text: authors list (link)
- ↑ "Introducing the best creatives you've never heard of". www.campaignlive.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
- ↑ "Inspiring Fifty announces its 2018 list of UK women in tech role models | Computer Weekly". ComputerWeekly.com. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
External links
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