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

Robby Yung

CEO

Past deals in ASEAN

Rario

Series A in 2022
RARIO is a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace founded in 2021 and based in Singapore. It specializes in officially licensed cricket NFTs, allowing fans to buy, sell, and trade a variety of digital collectibles, including playing cards, video moments, and cricket artifacts. The platform enables users to engage with other cricket enthusiasts, participate in exclusive fan clubs, and take part in quests for rewards, while also offering opportunities to earn real money through trading. By making the digital collectible experience more accessible, RARIO aims to enhance fan engagement within the cricket community.

Chillchat

Seed Round in 2022
Chillchat is a game studio located in Bangkok, Thailand, focused on developing engaging gaming experiences for players globally. The studio is currently working on Tearfallen, an online rogue-lite action game set in an innovative "Pantheonpunk" universe, reminiscent of the gameplay style found in titles like Hades. Chillchat aims to create immersive pixel art environments where players can build virtual worlds, explore adventures with unique identities, and engage in activities that allow them to mint their own worlds, characters, and narratives. The platform emphasizes player creativity and interaction, providing opportunities to earn while playing.

iCandy Interactive

Post in 2021
iCandy Interactive Limited is a prominent mobile game developer and publisher based in Melbourne, Australia, with operations across Southeast Asia and Australasia. Established in 2015, the company specializes in creating freemium games for smartphones, allowing users to download and play for free while offering in-game purchases. iCandy has a diverse portfolio that includes traditional mobile, console, and PC games, as well as Web 3.0 games. The company's subsidiaries, such as Lemon Sky Studios, are recognized for their high-quality game art and animation, contributing to major franchises like Command & Conquer, Spiderman, and Mortal Kombat. With a focus on developing intellectual properties and innovative digital entertainment, iCandy Interactive is positioned as a leading force in the gaming industry.

Hex Trust

Venture Round in 2021
Hex Trust is a licensed provider of bank-grade custody solutions for digital assets, established in 2017 and headquartered in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. The company operates through its proprietary platform, Hex Safe™, which offers a range of services, including custody, decentralized finance (DeFi), brokerage, and financing solutions. Targeting financial institutions, digital asset organizations, and private clients, Hex Trust aims to facilitate the integration of digital assets into their business models while adhering to a secure, scalable, and compliant framework. The firm is registered as a Trust Company under the Hong Kong Trust Ordinance and holds a Trust or Company Service Provider license, along with a Capital Markets Services license in Singapore, allowing it to provide regulated custodial services. With additional offices in Singapore and Vietnam, Hex Trust is also expanding its presence across Europe and the Middle East to further enhance its service offerings.

Yield Guild Games

Series A in 2021
Yield Guild Games (YGG), founded in 2018 and based in Quezon City, Philippines, is a decentralized autonomous organization focused on investing in non-fungible tokens used in virtual worlds and blockchain-based games. The company aims to build the largest virtual world economy by optimizing community-owned assets for maximum utility and sharing profits with its token holders. YGG also invests in early-stage token and equity deals within web3, gaming studios, and the infrastructure supporting industry growth.

Yield Guild Games

Seed Round in 2020
Yield Guild Games (YGG), founded in 2018 and based in Quezon City, Philippines, is a decentralized autonomous organization focused on investing in non-fungible tokens used in virtual worlds and blockchain-based games. The company aims to build the largest virtual world economy by optimizing community-owned assets for maximum utility and sharing profits with its token holders. YGG also invests in early-stage token and equity deals within web3, gaming studios, and the infrastructure supporting industry growth.
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