๐ CMCC Global, a blockchain-focused venture capital firm, has raised $100 million for a new fund that will invest in Web3 companies based in Hong Kong.
๐ฎ The fund, called Titan Fund, will make early-stage investments in Web3 sectors such as gaming, metaverse and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The fund will be managed by State Street and overseen by EY.
๐ฐ Block.one (B1) is the lead investor in the fund with a $50 million commitment. It also includes Richard Liโs Pacific Century Group, Winklevoss Capital and Animoca Brands founder Yat Siu. B1 will become a minority stakeholder in CMCC Globalโs holding company.
๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong has re-established its position as a crypto hub with new regulations coming into effect in June, making it an attractive investment destination for major VC players in the blockchain sector.
๐ฃ๏ธ Do you think this investment will help Hong Kong lead the crypto and blockchain space? We look forward to your comments!
