What is Planetarium?
Planetarium is an open-source gaming platform designed to revolutionize the longevity and profit models of video games. By implementing a peer-to-peer network infrastructure, Planetarium aims to ensure games can run indefinitely, fostering a new paradigm of community-powered gaming experiences. This approach moves beyond traditional game development by integrating open-source principles to create sustainable and enduring gaming ecosystems.
How much funding has Planetarium raised?
Planetarium has raised a total of $34.6M across 2 funding rounds:
Other Financing Round
$2.6M
Series A
$32M
Other Financing Round (2021): $2.6M with participation from Animoca Brands
Series A (2022): $32M led by Animoca Brands, Samsung NEXT, KRUST UNIVERSE, and Wemade Entertainment
Key Investors in Planetarium
Animoca Brands
Animoca Brands is a Hong Kong-based venture capital firm specializing in blockchain gaming and NFTs, known for its strategic investments in companies aiming to advance the open metaverse.
Samsung NEXT
Samsung NEXT is the venture capital arm of Samsung, focusing on software and services that complement Samsung's hardware ecosystem, often investing in innovative technology startups.
KRUST UNIVERSE
KRUST UNIVERSE is an incubator and investor focused on early and growth-stage startups, particularly those leveraging blockchain and AI, aiming to foster global expansion and innovation within the Klaytn ecosystem.
What's next for Planetarium?
With its recent major strategic investment and a history of significant capital raises, Planetarium is well-positioned for accelerated growth and platform expansion. The company's focus on an open-source, community-driven model, supported by substantial backing from key industry players, suggests a strategic push towards scaling its infrastructure and broadening its game offerings. This funding will likely fuel further development of its peer-to-peer networking technology and enhance its community engagement initiatives, solidifying its unique position in the evolving gaming landscape.
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