Smobler Studios has successfully gained $1.2 million from The Sandbox for the exciting creation of a meaningful metaverse.
The design agency focused on Web3, Smobler Studios, has achieved significant success. closed a $1.2 million seed round This funding came from The Sandbox and other contributors, including Enjinstarter, a Web3 launchpad, and venture capital firm Brinc.
Founded during the pandemic by Loretta Chen and Ruel Sarmiento, Smobler Studios emerged when Sarmiento, a passionate gamer, spotted an opportunity within The Sandbox’s Game Maker Fund.
The Game Maker Fund offers financial support for users to develop their imaginative ideas within The Sandbox ecosystem. With this, Chen and Sarmiento created Cobbleland, a collaborative space designed for NGOs, communities, and brands, giving young entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds a platform to showcase their Web3 gaming initiatives.
"Through the power of Web3 technology, we aim to empower impactful brands and nonprofits, leveraging the metaverse as a tool for positive social impact,\"
Chen said.
Since then, Smobler has teamed up with The Food Bank Singapore and Adventis Graduate School, which is notable for launching Asia’s first low-cost metaverse campus serving the ASEAN region.
"This presents a chance to make education accessible to an estimated 100 million students eager for executive learning, who might not have the financial means for it,\"
Sarmiento stated.
The funds from this investment will allow Smobler Studios to enhance their operations, collaborate on new ventures, and establish academies for game developers. They also have ambitions to branch out into markets in the US, Canada, Latin America, and across Asia.
The Sandbox is recognized for its collaborations with various brands, artists, and entrepreneurial ventures. In August, the platform featured celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, who is bringing the essence of Hell’s Kitchen to life in a virtual setting. . In the same month, crypto advocate Trending Report on Metaverse Fundraising for August: Insights into Gaming, DAO, and NFT developments. on the platform.
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