Animoca Brands
Corporate VCHong Kong Β· Pre-SeedβSeries A Β· 9 people tracked
Investment thesis
Animoca Brands focuses on building and investing in technologies and ecosystems that enable digital ownership and Web3 applications. The firm emphasizes gaming, digital identity, and education alongside infrastructure such as stablecoins and real-world asset tokenization. The investment strategy targets developers and founders creating impactful technologies within decentralized digital ownership economies.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team Β· 9 people
from the firm's websiteA veteran technology entrepreneur and investor who co-founded Animoca Brands in 2014. With a background starting at Atari in 1990 and founding multiple ventures including Outblaze, he has been an early advocate for blockchain and digital asset ownership since 2018, expanding the firm into agentic AI and Web3 infrastructure.
Group President leading Animoca Brands' global digital asset operations spanning tokenization and AI ventures. Previously Managing Director at GLG International managing EMEA and APAC business expansion, with prior experience at McKinsey and Citigroup.
CEO of Investments at Animoca Brands and partner at Animoca Capital specializing in blockchain and gaming. Previously served as the first CEO when the group went public in 2015, and co-founded One Media Group which listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Chief Development Officer and Executive Committee member overseeing institutional portfolio development and tokenized real-world asset expansion. Brings over a decade of experience from McKinsey advising financial institutions, plus roles at DBS Bank and Citibank in capital markets.
Non-Executive Director with over 20 years of executive experience in commercial management, finance, and strategic advisory across gaming, energy, and investment management. Holds expertise in equity markets, deal structuring, and IPO advisory for public and private entities.
General Counsel and Executive Committee member who joined in 2022 to build the legal and compliance function. Brings over 25 years of legal experience including partnership roles at Kirkland & Ellis and prior General Counsel position at Meridian Capital.
Non-Executive Director and Company Secretary with extensive experience in compliance, governance, and finance. Spent 24 years at Rio Tinto across multiple disciplines and subsequently worked with small-cap companies, listing entities on ASX, AIM, and London Stock Exchange.
Chief Operating Officer responsible for building Animoca Brands' global organization and Web3 infrastructure strategy. Previously led Greater China operations at GLG and brings dual legal qualifications (Hong Kong and New York) alongside entrepreneurial and angel investing experience.
Chief Financial Officer and seasoned finance executive with experience scaling high-growth technology firms across Asia-Pacific. Previously served as CFO and COO of NASDAQ-listed MoneyHero Group and held roles at Lazard and Perella Weinberg Partners.
What they invest in
from 14 of 55 portfolio companiesGaming Γ9AI & Machine Learning Γ6Consumer Γ4Crypto & Web3 Γ4Creator Economy Γ3Enterprise Software Γ2Cloud Computing Γ1Deep Tech Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ6
Investments Β· 55 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAncient8 is a gaming-focused Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain designed for Web3 gaming, hosting fully on-chain games, games on X and Telegram, IP-infused games, and AI-powered games.
Crypto & Web3Gaming
Angelic is a turn-based strategy RPG set in a dark, story-rich universe where players command neo-human angels through tactical missions with meaningful narrative choices. The game features single-player campaign gameplay with multiplayer co-op and PvP modes.
Gaming
Auki develops technology to make the physical world navigable and searchable for AI systems. The company builds robotics and perception solutions that enable machines to understand and interact with physical environments through locomotion, manipulation, and sensor-based perception capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRobotics
Skybox AI is an AI tool that generates skybox environments and HDRI assets for game studios and creative professionals. It provides production-ready assets with fast generation times, high resolution output, and integration with game engines like Unity and Unreal.
AI & Machine LearningGamingIndianapolis, US
Burnt builds AI agents for food distribution and supply chain operations, automating manual workflows and inventory management tasks that have historically relied on legacy tools and spreadsheets. The platform targets food distributors, importers, and operators seeking to modernize their operational infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSan Francisco, US
<UNKNOWN>JJ(Co-Founder & CEO)Rhea(Co-Founder & CPO)Chandru(Co-Founder & CTO)
Onchain Studios is a digital studio creating content and products for collectors, with a focus on web3 and digital collectibles.
ConsumerCreator Economy
Digitoys is a platform for collecting and trading digital collectible toy characters available in tiered blind boxes (Adventurer, Elite, Hero). The project emphasizes community engagement and in-game rewards for collectors.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3Gaming
DNA Block develops REPLIKANT Chat, a platform for interactive conversations with 3D AI characters in dynamic environments. The product is available on Steam and Epic Games with editor tools for customization and cloud storage capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyGaming
InfiniGods is a gaming studio that develops free-to-play, Web3-powered mobile games centered around ancient mythologies, with cross-game assets and currencies.
Crypto & Web3Gaming
Moonfrost is a narrative-driven farming and life simulation game set in a post-apocalyptic world where players rebuild communities, form relationships, and uncover mysteries through farming, home building, and village restoration.
Gaming
Rosebud is a journaling app with AI-powered features including entry reflection, weekly reports, and personalized content recommendations. It serves individuals seeking guided journaling and wellness tracking through mobile and voice-based interfaces.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerMental HealthWellness & FitnessSanta Monica, US
Chrys Bader(Co-founder)Sean Dadashi(Co-founder)
Rosebud AI provides generative AI tools that enable users to create games and immersive interactive experiences without requiring extensive technical expertise. The platform uses code generation, video models, 3D generation, and music generation to democratize game development for creators of all skill levels.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsGamingSan Francisco, US
Lisha Li(Founder)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Animoca Brands invest at?
- Animoca Brands invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Animoca Brands focus on?
- Animoca Brands focuses on Crypto & Web3, Digital Health, EdTech, Gaming.
- Where is Animoca Brands located?
- Animoca Brands is headquartered in Hong Kong, HK.
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