{"id":1329,"date":"2022-12-03T09:00:45","date_gmt":"2022-12-03T09:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/03\/animoca-brands-to-supercharge-the-metaverse-with-2-billion-fund\/"},"modified":"2022-12-03T09:00:45","modified_gmt":"2022-12-03T09:00:45","slug":"animoca-brands-to-supercharge-the-metaverse-with-2-billion-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/03\/animoca-brands-to-supercharge-the-metaverse-with-2-billion-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"Animoca Brands to Supercharge the Metaverse with $2 Billion Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\">\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Web3 juggernaut and notable NFT investor,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/animocabrands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Animoca Brands<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, has unveiled a massive <strong>$2 billion Metaverse fund.<\/strong> The new fund was named Animoca Capital and will spearhead the evolution of digital property rights within the virtual realm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The news comes as\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/animoca-brands-75m-funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Animoca Brands<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0co-founder, Yat Siu, spoke in an interview with Nikkei Asia. The interview reaffirmed the company\u2019s commitment to driving innovation within the open Metaverse while also supporting mid to late-stage startups looking to improve the ecosystem. The company is also preparing to issue its first investment round in early 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HongKong?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#HongKong<\/a>-based <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/blockchain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#blockchain<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/gaming?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#gaming<\/a> group <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/animocabrands?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@AnimocaBrands<\/a> plans to launch a fund of up to $2 billion to invest in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/metaverse?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#metaverse<\/a> businesses, according to company co-founder and Executive Chairman <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ysiu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ysiu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Read the full story: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/92Y3uYzrym\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/t.co\/92Y3uYzrym<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Animoca Brands (@animocabrands) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/animocabrands\/status\/1597865721320865792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 30, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Animoca Brands has emerged as a true heavyweight within the Web3 space. It brings humungous swathes of investment in NFTs, Web3 Gaming, and the Metaverse. Key platforms such as\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/the-sandbox-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Sandbox<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Revv Motorsport, Phantom Galaxies, and Tiny Tap are blossoming under its expert guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Metaverse is touted as the next significant leap forward in the digital space, offering a massive 3-dimensional social experience that allows users to engage in activities within a virtual world. So many major tech companies have bet heavily on their future within the global market. Meanwhile, many big-name brands have already launched virtual products and experiences within the Metaverse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more &gt;&gt;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/learn-about-nfts\/how-to-buy-nfts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ultimate NFT Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Want more? 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