Animoca Brands Raises $500M Series D to Accelerate Web3 Gaming Ecosystem
Animoca Brands has closed a $500 million Series D funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 3, valuing the digital entertainment company at $6.8 billion.
HONG KONG, May 22, 2026 — Animoca Brands Corporation Limited today announced the closing of a $500 million Series D funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 3, with participation from Temasek Holdings, Andreessen Horowitz, and Liberty City Ventures. The round values Animoca at $6.8 billion.
Proceeds will accelerate development of the Open Metaverse, expand Animoca's portfolio of gaming and entertainment IP, and fund acquisitions in the AI-powered game development space. The company aims to launch 45 new titles by end of 2026.
"This investment validates our thesis that the intersection of gaming, digital ownership, and AI represents the next frontier of entertainment," said Yat Siu, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands.
