Investor profile

Animoca Brands

Corporate · Founded 2011 · Southern District, Hong Kong

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Animoca Brands is a dynamic company based in Hong Kong that specializes in developing and publishing a wide range of blockchain and traditional games. The company leverages popular global brands like Disney, WWE, Snoop Dogg, The Walking Dead, Power Rangers, and Formula E to create engaging gaming experiences. Animoca Brands also has a strong investment arm, with over 150 investments in blockchain and NFT (non-fungible token) companies such as Axie Infinity, OpenSea, Dapper Labs NBA Top Shot, Yield Guild Games, Alien Worlds, and Star Atlas. The company operates in the rapidly growing blockchain and gaming markets. Its clients range from individual gamers to large entertainment brands looking to enter the blockchain space. Animoca Brands' business model revolves around developing and publishing games that incorporate blockchain technology, which allows for digital ownership and play-to-earn mechanics. This means players can earn real-world value through in-game activities. Animoca Brands makes money through multiple revenue streams. These include game sales, in-game purchases, and transaction fees from its blockchain-based games. Additionally, the company earns from its investments in other blockchain companies, which can provide returns through equity appreciation or dividends. The company is also heavily involved in the metaverse, a virtual world where users can interact, play games, and own digital assets. By driving digital property rights via NFTs and gaming, Animoca Brands aims to build an open metaverse where users have true ownership of their digital assets. In summary, Animoca Brands is a key player in the blockchain gaming industry, offering innovative gaming experiences and investment opportunities. It serves a diverse client base and operates in a high-growth market, with a robust business model that includes game development, in-game purchases, and strategic investments. Keywords: Blockchain, Gaming, NFTs, Metaverse, Investments, Digital Ownership, Play-to-Earn, Global Brands, Game Development, Hong Kong.

398 portfolio companies Corporate · $6.0B invested · 474 investments · Last investment 7/2026

Portfolio companies 398 ↑ 299% 5y

Decacorns 2 ↑ 100% 5y

Thoroughbreds 6 ↑ 200% 5y

Power Law #281Investor Ranking · Global · 2026 · Top 2%

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Estimated holdings

Animoca Brands’ biggest current holdings.

An estimate of Animoca Brands’ largest live positions — disclosed shareholding × Dealroom’s latest valuation — across 2 companies where Animoca Brands is a named shareholder, worth about $179M in estimated equity value.

#CompanyEst. stakeValuationEst. value

1 Sky MavisFintech · Unicorn 4.3% $3.0B $129M
2 OnefootballSports · Unicorn 5% $1.0B $50M

Estimated value = Animoca Brands’ disclosed ownership % × Dealroom’s latest company valuation; direct named stakes only, exited positions excluded. Figures are indicative, not reported marks. Animoca Brands also appears inside investor groups in Humanity Protocol, Sygnum, where a standalone stake isn’t disclosed. See the underlying cap tables on Dealroom →

Portfolio analysis

Where Animoca Brands’ portfolio is concentrated.

Distribution of portfolio companies by headquarters country, sector, entry stage and current growth stage. Across all 398 portfolio companies. "Stage entered" is the first priced round the investor joined, derived from the investor’s transaction history.

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