Mythical Games announces $150M raise as the company expands into NFTs

Mythical Games announces $150M raise as the company expands into NFTs

The game developer’s total valuation is now $1.25 Billion, following a successful raise. Mythical Games announced the conclusion of a $150 million fundraising round. The company conducted the raise at a $1.25 billion valuation on Thursday, which was led by global venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.Mythical said it plans to use this new infusion of capital to help integrate NFTs into games. Andreessen General Partner Arianna Simpson said in a statement:“Co-Founders John, Jamie, and Rudy have a wealth of experience in the gaming world, and have built a world-class team to support their....


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