What is TRLab?
TRLab operates as a premier platform for discovering and collecting NFT art, curated by world-renowned artists. Co-founded by Xin Li-Cohen, who also serves as Christie's non-executive Deputy Chairman, TRLab aims to provide extraordinary NFT works to a global audience of collectors and art enthusiasts. The platform offers an end-to-end service, encompassing everything from digital production to direct issuance, supporting both artists and collectors in their engagement with NFT art. TRLab's core mission is to elevate the NFT art landscape through a strong curatorial focus, championing groundbreaking projects and fostering a vibrant art community.
How much funding has TRLab raised?
TRLab has raised a total of $9.2M across 2 funding rounds:
Unspecified
$4.2M
Angel/Seed
$5M
Unspecified (2022): $4.2M with participation from Svetlana Kuzmicheva-Uspenskaya, Pablo Rodriguez-Fraile, Jennifer Zeng, Kenetic, Willoughby Capital, Adam Lindemann, Digital Renaissance Foundation, Animoca Brands, Marc Bhargava, StableNode Internet Services, Metapurse, Pace Gallery, WhaleShark, Gabby Dizon, Andrew Steinwold, Sabrina Hahn, Bai Capital, Plutus Capital Partners, and Olivia Wang
Angel/Seed (2023): $5M led by OKX and HashKey Capital
Key Investors in TRLab
Animoca Brands
Animoca Brands Corporation Ltd is a Hong Kong-based game software and venture capital company that shifted its focus to blockchain gaming and NFTs in 2018, aiming to drive digital property rights in the metaverse.
OKX
OKX is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy and trade Bitcoin and other digital assets, based in Seychelles.
HashKey Capital
HashKey Capital is a global digital asset and blockchain leader, managing over US$1 billion in client assets and investing in blockchain infrastructure, tools, and applications.
What's next for TRLab?
With its recent major strategic investment, TRLab is poised for significant expansion and innovation. The company is likely to leverage this capital to enhance its platform's capabilities, broaden its artist roster, and deepen its market penetration within the burgeoning NFT art space. Future initiatives may include developing new technological features for digital art creation and issuance, expanding its global reach through strategic partnerships, and further solidifying its position as a leader in curating and presenting high-value digital art. The enterprise-level backing suggests a focus on scaling operations and potentially exploring new market segments within the digital collectibles ecosystem.
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