TLDR:
double jump.tokyo raised over $10 million in Series D funding
SBI Investment led the round, with Sony Group and others participating
Funding will support blockchain game development and infrastructure
Company plans to deepen partnerships with investors like Sony’s Soneium blockchain
Upcoming release of “Battle of Three Kingdoms” based on SEGA’s “Sangokushi Taisen” IP
double jump.tokyo, a pioneer in blockchain game development, has secured over $10 million in its Series D first closing.
The funding round was led by SBI Investment, with participation from Sony Group Corporation, Taisu Ventures, Gate Ventures, TM Capital, Inc., Bing Ventures Ltd., and an unnamed high-profile entity.
Founded in 2018, double jump.tokyo has been at the forefront of blockchain gaming, starting with their groundbreaking title “My Crypto Heroes.”
The company has since expanded its portfolio through partnerships with leading game companies, establishing robust blockchain infrastructure, and fostering NFT projects with well-known intellectual properties.
The newly acquired capital will be used to further develop and support blockchain games, enhance blockchain infrastructure, and related services. The funds will also help strengthen the company’s organizational structure and expand its talent base.
A key focus for double jump.tokyo is the upcoming release of “Battle of Three Kingdoms,” a blockchain game based on SEGA’s popular “Sangokushi Taisen” IP. This title aims to reimagine the beloved franchise using innovative blockchain technology.
The funding will also bolster strategic partnerships with investors.
Notably, the company plans to deepen its collaboration with the SBI Group on Web3 services, including NFT marketplaces. double jump.tokyo will also promote development on Sony Group’s blockchain “Soneium” to expand Web3 content and services.
Collaborations with international cryptocurrency exchanges like Gate and BingX are expected to amplify the company’s global Web3 initiatives.
Investors expressed strong confidence in double jump.tokyo’s leadership and potential. Jun Hashizume of SBI Investment praised the company’s ability to produce engaging content consistently. Kazuki Onishi, also from SBI Investment, highlighted the team’s track record in developing top-tier blockchain solutions.
Kazuhito Hadano from Sony Group Corporation emphasized double jump.tokyo’s proven track record in leading blockchain games originating from Japan, anticipating that their capabilities will help drive Web3 adoption across the entertainment industry.
Hironobu Ueno, CEO and Founder of double jump.tokyo, stated that the successful fundraising round validates their achievements in blockchain gaming, particularly in collaborative game development using prominent IPs and advancing blockchain infrastructure like Oasys.
He emphasized that the funding will be primarily allocated toward joint blockchain game development with major game companies and continued enhancement of their blockchain infrastructure.
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