Animoca Brands

Animoca Brands, established in 2019 and headquartered in the Cayman Islands, is a venture capital firm focused on the technology sector. It invests in and supports creators who leverage web3 and blockchain technologies to drive digital property rights to gamers and internet users through non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The company develops and markets a portfolio of mobile applications, games, and educational products, utilizing gamification and blockchain to ensure transparency, security, and innovative business models.

Kensuke Amo

COO

James Ho

Managing Partner

Samuel Tse

M&A Director

Past deals in Smart Contracts

OpenZK

Venture Round in 2025
OpenZK is a Layer 2 solution that integrates native ETH staking, liquidity re-staking, and stablecoin staking

Domin Network

Venture Round in 2025
Domin Network is a decentralized business network that connects software and hardware in many business situations using the NFT middleware protocol and DePIN rollup technology.

Hivello

Seed Round in 2025
Hivello is a developer of an income generation platform focused on decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) for Web3 applications. The company aims to enhance the accessibility of decentralized services by providing a user-friendly platform that allows individuals to mine DePIN protocols without requiring specialized technical knowledge. Hivello's innovative approach enables users to earn Web3 tokens through straightforward mining processes, thereby facilitating participation in the growing decentralized ecosystem. By simplifying access to these technologies, Hivello contributes to the expansion and adoption of Web3 applications.

Lava Network

Venture Round in 2025
Lava is building the Amazon for data across web3, Lava is the modular data access network for scaling access to any blockchain. Anyone can add in-demand chains and APIs as modules to Lava, with each module being served by a network of node operators competing to offer the best service. RPC is the first service supported by the protocol and already helps developers unlock innovation across 30+ chains. By leveraging modular architecture and a peer-to-peer network of node operators, Lava powers the universal and performant infrastructure layer for developers to build whatever, wherever.

zkCandy

Seed Round in 2025
zkCandy is an Ethereum-based game network that focuses on developing and deploying casual web games for gaming companies and developers. The company specializes in providing Ethereum scaling technologies that enhance the gaming experience, all while ensuring a user-friendly interface. By catering to the needs of the gaming industry, zkCandy aims to facilitate seamless interactions between players and the technology that powers their games.

FLock.io

Venture Round in 2024
FLock.io is a developer of a decentralized platform that focuses on machine learning and data privacy. The company aims to resolve the conflict between the increasing demand for data and the associated risks of data breaches. Its innovative platform utilizes a federated learning approach, leveraging blockchain technology to facilitate coordination among data holders. This system allows machine learning to occur while keeping data local and private, effectively eliminating the need for a central entity to collect and manage data. By empowering users to retain control over their information, FLock.io enables individuals to extract insights from their data and monetize it according to their preferences, all while ensuring privacy and security.

Igloo

Corporate Round in 2024
Igloo creating the onchain community, propelling the consumer cryptocurrency revolution.

Talus Network

Seed Round in 2024
Talus Network is a pioneering blockchain-based platform that seeks to democratize artificial intelligence. It develops a decentralized system that merges blockchain technology with autonomous AI agents, fostering consumer-friendly on-chain AI applications, notably smart agents. These agents seamlessly integrate into everyday on-chain content, empowering developers to create more secure, transparent, and efficient decentralized, autonomous systems.

SecondSwap

Seed Round in 2024
SecondSwap is a technology company that operates an automated, over-the-counter marketplace for assets with limited trading liquidity. Its decentralized platform facilitates the trading of 'locked tokens' - assets temporarily restricted from trading - across various blockchains. The platform enables users to browse verified listings, make discounted bids, and settle trades securely and transparently on the blockchain.

Nitro Labs

Seed Round in 2024
Termina is a powerful platform designed to streamline the deployment of Solana blocks through an integrated engine for the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM)

GEODNET

Corporate Round in 2024
GEODNET is a decentralized network that focuses on collecting and sharing geospatial data, particularly related to the effects of solar winds on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals. By utilizing a network of Space Weather mining stations, GEODNET provides real-time data that enhances the accuracy of GNSS signals, achieving centimeter-level positioning and nanosecond-level time precision. The applications for this data span various industries, including automotive navigation, agriculture, construction, earthquake monitoring, and land surveying. Additionally, GEODNET explores innovative uses of its data in blockchain applications such as decentralized mapping, digital twins for the metaverse, location-aware smart contracts, and proof of location and time. The native utility token, GEOD, facilitates transaction fees for data services, rewards for Space Weather miners, and governance voting on network resource allocation, as well as serving as gas for the future GEODNET blockchain functionality.

Gelato

Series A in 2024
Gelato Network is an innovative company based in Berlin, Germany, that focuses on automating smart contract executions on the Ethereum blockchain. Founded in 2007, Gelato provides a web cloud platform that allows developers to streamline their on-chain processes, enhancing application reliability and performance. Its audited smart contract protocol eliminates the need for developers to manage underlying server infrastructure, thereby saving significant development time and reducing the potential for single points of failure. The platform supports the creation of augmented smart contracts that are automated, gasless, and compatible with all major EVM-compatible blockchains, making it a valuable tool for developers looking to optimize their applications.

Nexchain

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Nexchain – The World’s First AI-Powered Blockchain Nexchain combines cutting-edge AI technology with a decentralized system to create a secure, scalable, and efficient blockchain ecosystem. With 400,000 TPS, near-zero fees ($0.001), and AI-driven optimization, Nexchain ensures seamless Web3 adoption. The NEX token serves as the backbone of the ecosystem, powering transactions, staking, governance, and AI services. Users benefit from instant payments, passive income through staking, and decentralized decision-making. Developers gain access to AI-enhanced smart contracts, interoperable cross-chain tools, and a robust SDK for seamless integration. Nexchain redefines blockchain efficiency, making Web3 faster, smarter, and more accessible. Key Features of Nexchain Nexchain sets itself apart in the blockchain landscape through its innovative integration of artificial intelligence into its core architecture, creating a robust platform that addresses the evolving needs of various industries. AI-Powered Hybrid Consensus Nexchain leverages a hybrid PoS + AI consensus, which enables: - High transaction throughput (400,000 TPS) - Lower network fees ($0.001 per transaction) - Intelligent node management and resource distribution Scalable Blockchain Architecture To overcome the limitations of traditional blockchains, Nexchain employs sharding and DAG-based structures, ensuring: - Faster transaction validation - Reduced latency in AI computations - Seamless scalability for AI-integrated applications Cross-Chain Interoperability Nexchain is cross-chain bridge-enabled, enabling blockchain-based AI dApps to communicate with other blockchain platforms such as Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain. This interoperability increases the possible applications of AI-driven dApps and decentralized finance (DeFi) systems. Enhanced Security with AI. Nexchain implements post-quantum cryptographic measures alongside AI-based anomaly detection. The blockchain with AI security solutions protects against cyber threats, ensuring data integrity and safe transactions.

ARPA Network

Venture Round in 2024
ARPA Network is a decentralized computing network designed to improve the fairness, security, and privacy of blockchain technology.

Iskra

Corporate Round in 2024
Iskra is a crypto gaming platform designed to enhance the experience of both players and game developers within the Web3 gaming space. The company provides a social environment where users can explore innovative gaming possibilities while allowing developers to leverage blockchain technology. Iskra enables players to earn rewards, including cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens, which can be traded in real markets. By fostering a community-driven approach, Iskra aims to revolutionize blockchain entertainment and create new opportunities for engagement and interaction among users, developers, and investors alike.

Eesee

Corporate Round in 2024
A gamified marketplace for digital assets, tokens and tokenized RWA.

Zeus Network

Seed Round in 2024
Zeus Network is a cutting-edge and permissionless communication layer platform that connects connects Solana and Bitcoin.

MC² Finance

Seed Round in 2024
MC²Fi is a decentralized, non-custodial, and multichain copy trading platform that aims to provide an accessible and user-friendly experience for crypto traders. By focusing on social trading, utilizing the knowledge and expertise of successful traders, and providing an easily integratable widget and API, our platform allows traders to copy portfolios across all platforms without incurring liability. Additionally, our platform is designed to be integrated into any decentralized exchange (DEX) in order to maximize network effects and increase accessibility for traders.

Domin Network

Corporate Round in 2024
Domin Network is a decentralized business network that connects software and hardware in many business situations using the NFT middleware protocol and DePIN rollup technology.

Blocklords

Seed Round in 2024
Blocklords is a developer focused on creating a blockchain-based grand strategy game. This medieval massively multiplayer online game is built on the NEO blockchain, facilitating an engaging platform where players can create heroes, earn various items, and trade them in markets. The game allows users to conquer cities and engage in battles, thereby enhancing the overall experience of grand strategy gaming. With a team of passionate gamers, Blocklords aims to deliver memorable experiences that can be enjoyed collectively.

Matr1x

Venture Round in 2024
Matr1x is a pioneering mobile gaming company, specializing in shooting games within the Web3 ecosystem. It offers a platform for immersive, metaverse-based shooting battles, featuring non-fungible token assets, diverse game modes, and a commitment to fair play. The platform encourages creativity, boasting a wide range of customizable skins and AI-generated content. It also facilitates real-time collaboration, cross-chain automation, and robust security measures, ensuring an optimized gaming experience.

bentleyrecords.io

Pre Seed Round in 2023
BentleyRecords.io is a pioneering music technology company that leverages AI and blockchain to transform the music industry. It offers artists a comprehensive suite of services, including high-quality sound production, transparent rights management, and innovative monetization strategies. By integrating NFTs and tokenization, the platform creates new revenue streams for artists, enabling them to capitalize on digital assets and exclusive content. BentleyRecords.io is not just a record label; it's a movement towards a more equitable, artist-centric music industry, providing artists with fair compensation, creative control, and global exposure.

GET Protocol

Seed Round in 2023
GET Protocol is a fintech company that specializes in ticketing solutions by leveraging blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The company offers a comprehensive ticketing infrastructure that transforms traditional event tickets into digital collectibles, enhancing the experience for both fans and event organizers. Through its innovative tools, GET Protocol enables event hosts to manage the entire event lifecycle, from issuing tickets to validating them at the venue. In addition to ticketing services, the company provides event financing and white-label solutions, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of digital ticketing.

Narwhal Finance

Seed Round in 2023
Narwhal Finance is a decentralized cross-market perpetual trading platform that facilitates the trading of various asset classes through synthetic assets. The company offers a platform characterized by bottomless liquidity and minimal slippage, ensuring efficient trading experiences. It supports a wide range of assets beyond cryptocurrencies, allowing users to engage in diverse trading opportunities. Additionally, Narwhal Finance emphasizes self-custody of funds, giving users control over their assets. The platform also features functionality for users to effortlessly copy the strategies of top-tier traders, enabling them to capitalize on successful trading techniques.

EthSign

Corporate Round in 2023
EthSign is a decentralized e-signing platform that leverages blockchain technology to provide a secure and transparent alternative to traditional signature services. By addressing the data security challenges associated with centralized providers, EthSign aims to restore trust in electronic signatures. The platform integrates Web3 technologies, including decentralized identity, smart contracts, and decentralized storage networks, allowing users to seamlessly comment on, edit, and access different versions of electronic agreements. This innovative approach not only enhances privacy and communication but also simplifies the signing process, enabling clients to upload documents and manage pending signatures efficiently.

Liqwid

Seed Round in 2022
Liqwid Labs is a decentralized finance protocol designed for the Cardano blockchain, focusing on non-custodial lending and borrowing services. The platform enables users to earn interest on their idle cryptocurrency assets and borrow assets at competitive rates, facilitating a peer-to-peer financial ecosystem. With access to a global liquidity pool, Liqwid Labs provides a secure and efficient means for lenders, borrowers, and developers to engage in crypto transactions. Additionally, users can earn yield on their ADA from multiple streams, enhancing their ability to optimize financial returns within the Cardano ecosystem.

Viker

Seed Round in 2022
Viker is a mobile game studio that specializes in designing, developing, and publishing games for iOS and Android platforms. The company focuses on creating blockchain-based game software that provides users with engaging mobile gaming experiences. Viker's offerings are characterized by their simple game structures, allowing players to enjoy online and mobile gameplay while also incorporating elements that enable earning potential. Through its innovative approach, Viker aims to enhance the gaming experience for users by integrating blockchain technology into mobile gaming.

Cardinal

Seed Round in 2022
Cardinal is a developer of a Solana-based protocol that enhances the utility of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) by enabling conditional ownership. The company provides a decentralized system for issuing, managing, and verifying programmed NFTs, allowing holders to transfer these digital assets to beneficiaries with specific conditions attached. Cardinal's offerings include features such as royalty enforcement, rentals, subscriptions, and staking, which contribute to the functionality and value of NFTs. Additionally, the platform allows for customization of expiration and transferability options for issued NFTs, catering to the evolving needs of NFT miners and holders.

Kaleidoco

Seed Round in 2022
Kaleidoco is a technology company built for Web3 experiences.

Ajuna

Seed Round in 2022
Ajuna Network operates as a decentralized ecosystem tailored for gamers and creators. It has developed a game development engine that empowers developers and game studios to create decentralized games. This platform is intricately linked with blockchain-based assets, allowing developers to integrate an incentive layer into their games. By utilizing tokenized virtual assets and non-fungible tokens, Ajuna provides a comprehensive framework for the creation of innovative game experiences that leverage the advantages of blockchain technology.

Infinity Force

Seed Round in 2022
Infinity Force is a platform designed for blockchain game players, enabling them to create new guilds, recruit members, and manage their performance effectively. The company focuses on web3 transformation by providing essential financial tools tailored for the blockchain gaming industry. Its platform reconciles blockchain transactions and offers real-time reporting, facilitating the use of crypto invoices and automating accounts payable and receivable through cross-chain smart contracts. This comprehensive approach empowers businesses within the gaming sector to establish and manage their own guilds, ultimately maximizing their earning potential.

Proof of Learn

Seed Round in 2022
Proof of Learn is a Boston-based company founded in 2021 that serves as a talent marketplace for emerging developers by focusing on education, upskilling, and job placement. It operates Metacrafters.io, a multichain learn-to-earn platform designed to teach users how to write smart contracts and build on-chain applications. By leveraging blockchain technology, Proof of Learn aims to provide equal access to education and next-generation job opportunities globally. Its innovative approach enables learners to acquire skills, earn rewards, and secure employment in the evolving Web3 landscape.

Neptune Mutual

Venture Round in 2022
Neptune Mutual is a developer of a parametric cover platform focused on providing innovative risk protection solutions for cryptocurrency investors. The company aims to safeguard user funds against potential exploits related to cryptocurrency exchanges, custody providers, and smart contracts. By leveraging blockchain technology, Neptune Mutual creates user-centric hedging products that enhance security and reduce the risks associated with malicious activities in the digital asset space.

Moonray

Seed Round in 2021
Moonray is a gaming platform built on Bitcoin through the Stacks network, which enables the integration of smart contracts with Bitcoin's robust security. It offers players a distinctive intergalactic gaming experience where they can explore, make choices, and possess digital assets. The platform leverages the security and transparency of a cryptocurrency network to authenticate digital items, facilitating an environment where players can earn and trade non-fungible tokens. By combining gaming with blockchain technology, Moonray creates opportunities for players to engage in a tradable digital economy while enjoying an immersive and personalized gaming journey.

Rumble League Studios

Seed Round in 2021
Rumble League Studio's purpose is to empower players by changing the existing quo of digital ownership.

Supra

Seed Round in 2021
Supra is a developer of a decentralized blockchain oracle toolset designed to provide secure and reliable data feeds for intelligent contracts. The company focuses on helping developers build safe and dependable decentralized applications, catering to various use cases with features that emphasize high performance, security, and decentralization. In addition to its blockchain solutions, Supra also produces automotive components that meet established industry standards, utilizing manufacturing processes that ensure accuracy and compliance. The company serves multiple sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery, demonstrating its versatility and commitment to quality across diverse industries.

XDefi Wallet

Series A in 2021
XDefi Wallet is a decentralized, non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet designed to enable users to securely store, send, and swap digital assets across multiple blockchains. It supports over 30 different blockchains, providing a versatile platform for managing a wide range of cryptocurrencies and NFTs. The wallet is engineered to facilitate interactions with various decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, enhancing user engagement in the growing DeFi ecosystem. With features that allow access to NFT marketplaces and applications, XDefi Wallet empowers users to visualize and manage their collectibles effectively. By prioritizing security and user-friendliness, XDefi Wallet has garnered a user base of over 200,000 individuals, establishing itself as a trusted solution for those seeking to navigate the complexities of digital asset management.

MonoX Protocol

Seed Round in 2021
MonoX Protocol is a blockchain-based platform that enables the listing of tokens without the typical capital requirements associated with traditional exchanges. The platform utilizes a unique liquidity pool system, wherein deposited tokens are grouped into a virtual pair with its proprietary stablecoin, vUSD. This innovative approach allows for a single token pool design, enhancing capital efficiency and reducing trading fees for users. By eliminating the need for capital-intensive liquidity provisioning, MonoX Protocol aims to streamline token trading and make it more accessible to a broader audience.

Supra

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Supra is a developer of a decentralized blockchain oracle toolset designed to provide secure and reliable data feeds for intelligent contracts. The company focuses on helping developers build safe and dependable decentralized applications, catering to various use cases with features that emphasize high performance, security, and decentralization. In addition to its blockchain solutions, Supra also produces automotive components that meet established industry standards, utilizing manufacturing processes that ensure accuracy and compliance. The company serves multiple sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery, demonstrating its versatility and commitment to quality across diverse industries.

NFTFi

Seed Round in 2021
NFTfi is a peer-to-peer lending marketplace that specializes in NFT collateralized loans. It allows NFT holders to leverage their digital assets as collateral to secure cryptocurrency loans from lenders. When an NFT holder accepts a loan offer, the NFT is placed in a secure escrow smart contract while the corresponding cryptocurrency, such as wETH, DAI, or USDC, is transferred directly to the borrower's wallet. This innovative platform provides liquidity to NFT owners, enabling them to access cash without the need to sell their valuable digital assets. By utilizing a valuation approach similar to that of traditional art financing, NFTfi helps users determine the worth of their NFTs for loan purposes.

UTU

Seed Round in 2019
UTU Technologies Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in building trust infrastructure for the internet. It focuses on enhancing user interactions, particularly in Web3 and DeFi spaces, by providing AI-driven curation of trust signals. UTU's blockchain protocol incentivizes users to build trust online, with a 'Review-to-Earn' model that rewards them with UTU Trust Tokens and UTU Coins. This model fosters a more secure and trustworthy environment, benefiting both users and platforms.

OpenSea

Seed Round in 2019
OpenSea is a peer-to-peer marketplace dedicated to the trading of crypto collectibles and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It facilitates the buying and selling of various digital assets, including gaming items and virtual goods, all secured by blockchain technology. Users can engage in transactions through smart contracts, which enhance security and trust in the trading process. The platform aims to streamline the exchange of these digital assets, making it accessible for anyone interested in the world of crypto collectibles. By providing a user-friendly interface and robust infrastructure, OpenSea has established itself as a leading marketplace in the burgeoning NFT space.

Quidd

Acquisition in 2019
Quidd, Inc., a subsidiary of Animoca Brands Limited, operates as an NFT marketplace focused on the buying and selling of digital collectibles. The platform enables users to purchase various digital items, including stickers, GIFs, cards, and 3D toys, either through packs in the primary market or directly from other collectors. Quidd aims to transform over 2.1 billion virtual items into investment-grade assets, providing real-world liquidity to a community of over 7 million digital collectors. By facilitating the digitization of collecting, Quidd enhances the way individuals express their fandoms and construct their identities through affordable digital goods.

Astar Network

Astar Network is a multi-virtual machine scalable smart contract platform on Polkadot supporting cutting-edge layer 2 like Rollups.
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