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True Global Ventures 4 Plus Follow On Fund’s First Investment is in web3 Leader Animoca Brands

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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True Global Ventures 4 Plus (TGV 4 Plus) Fund and TGV 4 Plus Follow On Fund (TGV 4 Plus FoF) today announce a US$17.2m convertible note investment into Animoca Brands out of a total raise of US$110m.

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  • True Global Ventures 4 Plus (TGV 4 Plus) Fund and TGV 4 Plus Follow On Fund (TGV 4 Plus FoF) today announce a US$17.2m convertible note investment into Animoca Brands out of a total raise of US$110m.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220908005742/en/
    True Global Ventures 4 Plus Follow On Funds first investment is in web3 leader Animoca Brands (Graphic: Business Wire)
    TGV has been an early backer of Animoca Brands since early 2019 and has seen it achieve unicorn status in May 2021.
  • TGV 4 Plus Follow On Fund will consider making additional investments in other late stage web3 deals as the opportunities arise.
  • Im happy to see the underlying business traction in the overall web3 ecosystem, led by many of Animoca Brands initiatives.

Highstreet Redefines Metaverse Life via Home Sales With Animoca Brands

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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The residences will exist in the Highstreet World metaverse's Animoca Archipelago, where Animoca Brands' IP will take center stage, turning the island chain into an immersive theme park.

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  • The residences will exist in the Highstreet World metaverse's Animoca Archipelago, where Animoca Brands' IP will take center stage, turning the island chain into an immersive theme park.
  • Other Web3 regions in Highstreet World include Binance Beach, AVAX Alps, and Everyrealm, with additional regions powered by traditional brands to be announced soon.
  • Additionally, this strategic partnership opens up new possibilities to significantly augment Highstreet World by integrating with Animoca Brands' portfolio companies.
  • Animoca Archipelago comprises a network of islands that each represent a brand or game that is part of Animoca Brands or that Animoca brands has invested in.

Magic Eden Launches Magic Ventures with Focus on Web3 Gaming

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Magic Eden ("the Company"), the leading destination for NFTs, today announced the launch of Magic Ventures, a venture arm that will focus on investing in Web3 Games. Alongside the launch of Magic Ventures, the Company also announced the expansion of its gaming division, Eden Games, through the onboarding of several key hires and new partnerships.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Magic Eden ("the Company"), the leading destination for NFTs, today announced the launch of Magic Ventures, a venture arm that will focus on investing in Web3 Games.
  • Alongside the launch of Magic Ventures, the Company also announced the expansion of its gaming division, Eden Games, through the onboarding of several key hires and new partnerships.
  • The launch of Magic Ventures and the appointment of Tony Zhao as its Head of Gaming Investments will allow Magic Eden to invest in promising games and gaming infrastructure, which will bolster the growth of Web3 gaming.
  • With Magic Ventures, we are excited to invest in the next wave of creativity and innovation in Web3 gaming."

Planetarium Labs Raises $32M in Series A Funding Led by Animoca Brands

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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Planetarium Labs aims to become a pioneer of open-source, decentralized blockchain games that operate on networks powered by the players.

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  • Planetarium Labs aims to become a pioneer of open-source, decentralized blockchain games that operate on networks powered by the players.
  • Boasting a community of more than 300,000 players, Nine Chronicles has earned the support of Animoca Brands, Binance Labs, Ubisoft, and The Sandbox.
  • In addition to bringing in fresh capital, the investment round highlights the powerful and strategic backing that Planetarium Labs has attracted.
  • Planetarium Labs is a community driven Web3 game company focused on delivering the future of entertainment through decentralized content and technologies.

Meta Hollywood Enters Partnership with The Sandbox to Develop Hollywood-themed LAND and Gamified Experiences

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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As part of its continued expansion across the metaverse, Meta Hollywood secured a considerable plot of LAND in The Sandbox, where it will host Hollywood-themed events and experiences in a Hollywood backlot studio format.

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  • As part of its continued expansion across the metaverse, Meta Hollywood secured a considerable plot of LAND in The Sandbox, where it will host Hollywood-themed events and experiences in a Hollywood backlot studio format.
  • Meta Hollywood will invite guests in The Sandbox to embark on multiple unique adventures by touring several themed backlot experiences, including horror and action sets, holiday-themed environments, red carpet premiere events, and a memorabilia museum.
  • Meta Hollywood is a community-first ecosystem for entertainment fans and creators, offering exclusive access and utility (URL andIRL), at the intersection of Hollywood and Web 3.
  • The community adds value to physical Hollywood events, pop culture, and memorabilia by providing Web3 enabled experiences and utility.

Benzinga's 2022 Esports Listmakers Are Driving Gaming Forward

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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At 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22 Benzinga will hold its 2022 Esports Listmaker Event featuring cutting-edge companies that have made significant contributions to driving the esports industry forward.

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  • At 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22 Benzinga will hold its 2022 Esports Listmaker Event featuring cutting-edge companies that have made significant contributions to driving the esports industry forward.
  • United Esports -United Esports is an esports and gaming marketing agency offering strategic positioning and creative solutions designed to engage with the 18- to 34-year-old demographic through all meaningful points of engagement.
  • Engine Gaming and Media Inc - Engine Gaming & Media is focused on developing premium consumer experiences and technology and content solutions for partners in the esports, news and gaming industry.
  • VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF- VanEck ESPO is an ETF focused on the video game and esports industry.

Magic Eden Closes $130M Series B Round Co-Led by Electric Capital and Greylock at $1.6B Valuation

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Magic Eden ("the Company"), the leading community-centric NFT marketplace, today announced the closing of a $130 million Series B funding round co-led by Electric Capital and Greylock, valuing the Company at $1.6 billion. Lightspeed Venture Partners also joins the round as a new anchor investor. Other participants include previous investors Paradigm and Sequoia Capital.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Magic Eden ("the Company"), the leading community-centric NFT marketplace, today announced the closing of a $130 million Series B funding round co-led by Electric Capital and Greylock, valuing the Company at $1.6 billion.
  • Since its inception in September 2021, Magic Eden has become the leading platform for users looking to create, discover, and collect unique NFTs.
  • Zhuoxun Yin, COO and co-founder of Magic Eden, concluded "At Magic Eden, we take pride in building innovative products that are taken from our passionate community.
  • Led by former crypto, tech, and hospitality leaders, Magic Eden is building a user-friendly platform powered by market-leading minting and trading solutions.

People of Crypto Lab (POC) And The Sandbox to Debut the First-Ever Metaverse Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Hub, The Valley of Belonging, During Pride Month

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220531005322/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220531005322/en/
    POC will onboard brands to build metaverse projects and movements driving cultural awareness and education.
  • NYX Cosmetics and POC Lab will celebrate Pride Month, highlighting that makeup has no gender via a non-binary NFT avatar collection featuring voxelized makeup looks for each group represented in the Progress Pride flag.
  • The Sandbox Belonging Week includes additional communities celebrating pride including MetaPride Land, World of Women (WoW), Blond:ish, and more.
  • People of Crypto Lab is committed to improving society through crypto activism, representation, and equal opportunities for all.

3-time MotoGP World Champion Jorge Lorenzo launches the X-Fuera NFTs with MADworld and Animoca Brands

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Monday, May 30, 2022
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HONG KONG, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MADworld and Animoca Brands proudly announce a partnership with Jorge Lorenzo, the 3-time MotoGP World Champion, to venture together into the metaverse.

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  • HONG KONG, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MADworld and Animoca Brands proudly announce a partnership with Jorge Lorenzo, the 3-time MotoGP World Champion, to venture together into the metaverse.
  • "I'm super excited to be collaborating with MADworld and Animoca Brands in providing new, exclusive experiences to my global fans.
  • MADworld will bridge the Jorge Lorenzo campaign into its much larger family consisting of many other brands such as BAPE, B.Duck and others.
  • Jorge Lorenzo Guerrero (Palma de Mallorca, May 4th, 1987) is a three-time MotoGP World Champion in 2010, 2012 and 2015 and two times World Champion in the 250cc category in 2006 and 2007.

3-time MotoGP World Champion Jorge Lorenzo launches the X-Fuera NFTs with MADworld and Animoca Brands

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Monday, May 30, 2022
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HONG KONG, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MADworld and Animoca Brands proudly announce a partnership with Jorge Lorenzo, the 3-time MotoGP World Champion, to venture together into the metaverse.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MADworld and Animoca Brands proudly announce a partnership with Jorge Lorenzo, the 3-time MotoGP World Champion, to venture together into the metaverse.
  • "I'm super excited to be collaborating with MADworld and Animoca Brands in providing new, exclusive experiences to my global fans.
  • MADworld will bridge the Jorge Lorenzo campaign into its much larger family consisting of many other brands such as BAPE, B.Duck and others.
  • Jorge Lorenzo Guerrero (Palma de Mallorca, May 4th, 1987) is a three-time MotoGP World Champion in 2010, 2012 and 2015 and two times World Champion in the 250cc category in 2006 and 2007.