Sfermion: Closes $100M NFT Fund

Sfermion Closes $100M NFT Fund

  • Sfermion, a Chicago, IL-based investment firm focused on the non-fungible token (NFTs) ecosystem, closed its second venture fund, at $100M
  • Backers included Alan Howard, Chris Dixon, Marc Andreessen, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Matthew Roszak, Digital Currency Group, CMT Digital, and Animoca Brands
  • Fund II will build a portfolio of investments that underpin the development of the metaverse and the environments that will form it
  • The platform is an NFT investor which aims to accelerate the emergence of an open, decentralized metaverse by supporting companies working to develop its infrastructure
  • The firm invests across the entire non-fungible capital stack, focusing on three types of investments – early-stage venture equity, tokens, and direct NFTs
Steve Sam
Steve Sam
Steve Sam is a financial reporter, analyst, and commentator with a strong focus on banking technology, digital payments, and the future of financial services.

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