Thirdverse raises $15 million for Web3 and VR games studio
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Thirdverse announced that it has raised $15 million in capital through a third-party funding round so it can build Web3 and VR games.
Tokyo-based Thirdverse will use the money to bolster its global recruitment of game creators and other professionals. And it will develop new Web3 and VR titles.
MZ Web3 Fund is the lead investor. This latest round brings the total funds raised for Thirdverse to $33 million.
"We are excited to partner with MZ Web3 Fund for the future growth of our team and our investments in Web3 and virtual reality," Thirdverse CEO Hironao Kunimitsu said in a statement. "After significant growth over the past year, and with many projects in development and about to begin development, we are proud to enter a new stage of more accelerated growth for Thirdverse."
>He added: "While it can be a difficult climate for fundraising, we have done quite well and we very much appreciate the support of our new investors who have joined this cycle in these times. I think that speaks to the enthusiasm of our team and our partners for how we will push the limits of what we can create on these platforms. I am convinced that we create games that will appeal to many audiences and that is essential for the future of this industry."
Kunimitsu will be speaking at our online event, GamesBeat Summit: Into the Metaverse 3, February 1-2, 2023.
“The Thirdverse team has an exceptional pedigree of experienced professionals in VR and blockchain gaming that I have never seen before, and the company is at an exciting stage of its rapid global expansion,” said Yusαku Maezawa , CEO of MZ Web3 Fund, in a report. "We believe the VR and Web3 gaming industries have a bright future and that Thirdverse is uniquely positioned to benefit from market growth trends and the remarkable experience of its team."
Masaru "Nogi" Ohnogi, Chief Commercial Officer of Thirdverse, said in a statement, "We are dedicated to innovating and expanding the boundaries of VR and Web3 games. Our latest Altair Breaker projects, X8 and Captain Tsubasa: Rivals all showcase our team's exceptional talent, creativity, and desire to create new gaming experiences for audiences around the world."
Thirdverse's total investor list includes 8DAO, B Dash Ventures, Double Jump.tokyo, Fenbushi Capital, Flick Shot, Holdem Capital, Kusabi, MZ Web3 Fund, OKCoinJapan, Yield Guild Games and OKX Ventures.
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Thirdverse announced that it has raised $15 million in capital through a third-party funding round so it can build Web3 and VR games.
Tokyo-based Thirdverse will use the money to bolster its global recruitment of game creators and other professionals. And it will develop new Web3 and VR titles.
MZ Web3 Fund is the lead investor. This latest round brings the total funds raised for Thirdverse to $33 million.
"We are excited to partner with MZ Web3 Fund for the future growth of our team and our investments in Web3 and virtual reality," Thirdverse CEO Hironao Kunimitsu said in a statement. "After significant growth over the past year, and with many projects in development and about to begin development, we are proud to enter a new stage of more accelerated growth for Thirdverse."
>He added: "While it can be a difficult climate for fundraising, we have done quite well and we very much appreciate the support of our new investors who have joined this cycle in these times. I think that speaks to the enthusiasm of our team and our partners for how we will push the limits of what we can create on these platforms. I am convinced that we create games that will appeal to many audiences and that is essential for the future of this industry."
Kunimitsu will be speaking at our online event, GamesBeat Summit: Into the Metaverse 3, February 1-2, 2023.
“The Thirdverse team has an exceptional pedigree of experienced professionals in VR and blockchain gaming that I have never seen before, and the company is at an exciting stage of its rapid global expansion,” said Yusαku Maezawa , CEO of MZ Web3 Fund, in a report. "We believe the VR and Web3 gaming industries have a bright future and that Thirdverse is uniquely positioned to benefit from market growth trends and the remarkable experience of its team."
Masaru "Nogi" Ohnogi, Chief Commercial Officer of Thirdverse, said in a statement, "We are dedicated to innovating and expanding the boundaries of VR and Web3 games. Our latest Altair Breaker projects, X8 and Captain Tsubasa: Rivals all showcase our team's exceptional talent, creativity, and desire to create new gaming experiences for audiences around the world."
Thirdverse's total investor list includes 8DAO, B Dash Ventures, Double Jump.tokyo, Fenbushi Capital, Flick Shot, Holdem Capital, Kusabi, MZ Web3 Fund, OKCoinJapan, Yield Guild Games and OKX Ventures.
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