double jump.tokyo, the developer of 'My Crypto Heroes” and 'Battle of Three Kingdoms,” has raised more than 1.5 billion yen in funding.

double jump.tokyo, a developer specializing in blockchain games (BCG) and NFTs, announced today (August 28, 2024) that SBI Investment is the lead investor for 1.5 billion yen. announced that they have raised more than .

　double jump.tokyo started with "My Crypto Heroes" and is engaged in the joint development of BCG with major game companies, as well as the development and operation of blockchain infrastructure.
With this funding, in addition to business collaboration with each partner company and marketing collaboration with overseas crypto asset exchanges, BCG's "Battle of Three Kingdoms" utilizing Sega's
"Sangokushi Taisen" IP will be expanded. It seems that the development system will be further strengthened in preparation for the release of ``.

Additionally, as shown in the release below, comments from each investor have also been announced.

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double jump. tokyo raises over 1.5 billion yen at first close, including investments from SBI Investment and Sony Group

Investing in strengthening the development and support of blockchain games and blockchain infrastructure in collaboration with major domestic companies

double jump.tokyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Representative Directors: Hironobu Ueno and Sakkasuke, hereinafter referred to as "double jump.tokyo") has raised over 1.5 billion yen in funding at the first closing with SBI Investment as the lead investor. We would like to inform you that this has been carried out. The funds raised will be used to develop and support blockchain games, blockchain infrastructure, and related services, and to strengthen human resources and organizational structures associated with this.

Funding Overview

Amount raised: Over 1.5 billion yen

Underwriter (titles omitted, in no particular order):
SBI Investment Co., Ltd.
Sony Group Corporation
Taisu Ventures
Gate Ventures
TM Capital Co., Ltd. (Kitadenshi Holdings Group Co., Ltd.)
Bing Ventures Ltd
1 other company

*Please note that third-party allotment to foreign investors is conditional on the completion of advance notification procedures based on Article 27, Paragraph 1 of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act.

Background and purpose of procurement

Since its establishment in April 2018, double jump.tokyo has been a company specializing in game development in the blockchain technology field, with the world's No. We have promoted joint development, development and operation of blockchain infrastructure, promotion of NFT projects in collaboration with famous IPs, and operation of an association that serves as a point of contact with regulatory authorities. As a pioneer in the Web3 field in Japan, we will utilize the know-how we have acquired so far to further promote the mass adoption of Web3 from blockchain games.

With this funding, double jump.tokyo will further strengthen its business collaboration with newly participating partner companies. We will strengthen collaboration with the SBI Group on Web3 services including the NFT marketplace, and with the Sony Group we will proceed with development on the blockchain "Soneium" to expand content and services in the Web3 business.

Furthermore, we will strengthen marketing collaboration with overseas crypto asset exchanges such as Gate and BingX, and increase the driving force of the global Web3 project. In order to achieve these goals, double jump.tokyo will further strengthen its human resources and organizational structure, accelerate business development, and further strengthen its leadership in the Web3 area.

In this fiscal year, we will further strengthen our development system in preparation for the release of the blockchain game "Battle of Three Kingdoms - Sangokushi Taisen -" that utilizes the IP of Sega's "Sangokushi Taisen", and Using blockchain technology, we will provide you with a new sense of fun and value.

Underwriter comment

SBI Investment Co., Ltd. Investment Department Manager: Jun Hashizume
We are very happy to be able to support double jump.tokyo, a company that has been a leader in Japan's Web3 game industry, as a shareholder. Enjoyable content is created every day by the management team including CEO Ueno's wide industry network and team members who are experts in entertainment. Excellent developers from all over the world are participating in the development of "Battle of Three Kingdoms - Sangokushi Taisen -" which is scheduled to be released soon. I am very much looking forward to this work being loved by many people.

SBI Investment Co., Ltd. Investment Department Manager: Kazuki Onishi
I was attracted to the double jump.tokyo team, which consistently develops high quality everything from blockchain infrastructure to private chains and game content, and made a lead investment.
The latest work "Battle of Three Kingdoms - Sangokushi Taisen -", which utilizes the IP of "Sangokushi Taisen", is created by a team that has a track record of producing the world's No. 1 blockchain game "My Crypto Heroes". We expect it to be a global hit title that combines both genders.

Sony Group Corporation Business Development Platform Innovation Fund Office General Manager:
Mr. Kazuto Hatano
double jump.tokyo is a startup with a track record of leading blockchain games from Japan, and with its technological and development capabilities, it will grow in a unique position as the use of web3 technology across the entertainment industry advances. I look forward to continuing to do so.

Taisu Ventures Managing Partner: Takashi Hayashida
At Taisu Ventures, blockchain games are one of the key pillars of our investment strategy, so investing in double jump.tokyo was a natural choice. The company's leadership in the blockchain gaming field, through the construction of innovative infrastructure and the production of game titles through strong partnerships with major Japanese game companies, will drive the widespread adoption of Web3 technology. This is consistent with our mission. We expect this investment to not only strengthen our portfolio, but also play an important role in shaping the future of the gaming industry and the broader Web3 ecosystem.

Gate Ventures Managing Partner: Kevin Yang
Gate Ventures is very pleased to become a strategic investor in double jump.tokyo. Web3 gaming has always been a core focus of ours, and double jump.tokyo is uniquely positioned for success with its visionary leadership, rich IP resources, and strong engineering capabilities. , we're impressed by the team's passion and unwavering belief in the future of Web3 games. We are confident that the company will continue to advance as a leader in the Web3 game field.

Bing Ventures Ltd General Partner: Bruce Lan
We are very pleased to be able to help double jump.tokyo continue to lead the Japanese Web3 gaming industry. This investment is further strengthened by our strategic partnership with BingX, a platform dedicated to driving blockchain innovation. CEO Ueno and his team have built a strong network in the entertainment and gaming space, ensuring that their projects are not only innovative, but also have broad appeal. . We have high expectations for the blockchain game that utilizes the “Sangokushi Taisen” IP, which is being developed by an outstanding global team. We are confident that this partnership will not only drive the success of double jump.tokyo, but also contribute to the growth of the Web3 gaming ecosystem as a whole.

Our comment

Representative Director and CEO Hironobu Ueno
We believe that this funding is the result of recognition of our track record in blockchain game development and joint development utilizing IP, which we have consistently engaged in since its inception, as well as in the development of blockchain infrastructure, including Oasys. . The funds raised this time, exceeding 1.5 billion yen, will be invested primarily in the joint development of blockchain games using IP with major game companies, the strengthening of blockchain infrastructure, and the development of basic products through partner companies and DAO projects. We will continue to focus on this. Through this, we will promote further growth of our group and strongly promote the mass adoption of Web3 centered on the blockchain game market.

[About recruitment]
In order to expand our business with this funding, double jump.tokyo is stepping up recruitment efforts to strengthen our human resources and organizational structure both domestically and overseas.
Our company is based on the concept of a community-type organization and promotes remote work, multiple careers, and global recruitment. Please also inquire about student internships.
Recruitment page: https://medium.com/double-jump-tokyo/saiyou-d0e8ee856473

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