Animoca Brands Leads $10 Million Seed Round for AI-Native Web3 Platform KapKap
Animoca Brands, a global leader in digital entertainment and blockchain investments, has led a $10 million seed funding round in KapKap, an AI-native Web3 gaming and attention-based value distribution platform. The round also included participation from Shima Capital, Mechanism Capital, Klaytn Foundation, and Big Brain Holdings.
KapKap harnesses artificial intelligence to transform users’ attention and reputation into digital value within its platform, creating a novel attention economy. With over 1.7 million monthly active users and around 25,000 daily active users, KapKap has rapidly established a vibrant community centered on gaming, social interaction, and Web3 engagement.
The funds raised will fuel KapKap’s efforts to expand its ecosystem, launch new AI-powered games, and strengthen developer and user engagement. The company is forging strategic intellectual property collaborations with renowned entities including SNK, Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), and ApeCoin DAO, enabling innovative, branded content and deeper integration with popular Web3 communities.
KapKap’s CEO noted that the partnership with Animoca Brands and other industry leaders provides the company with both capital resources and strategic expertise necessary to accelerate product development and scale operations. The platform aims to redefine digital ownership and rewards in the Web3 space by combining AI insights with blockchain transparency.
Animoca Brands has been actively expanding its portfolio of Web3 projects and investments, endorsing startups that push the boundaries of decentralized gaming, NFTs, and the evolving metaverse economy. By backing KapKap, Animoca reinforces its commitment to pioneering AI integration in blockchain ecosystems.
With this seed round, KapKap plans to deliver more immersive gaming experiences, enhanced reward mechanisms, and user-centric innovations that leverage data-driven insights while ensuring community governance and decentralization principles.
Overall, KapKap’s $10 million seed funding led by Animoca Brands marks a significant milestone in building a scalable, AI-powered Web3 gaming platform designed for the future of digital engagement and value creation.
