Gaudiy, a blockchain startup that launched the Web3 fan platform Gaudiy Fanlink, announced the completion of 2.5 billion yen (about 19.22 million US dollars) Series B financing. SBI Investment, Bandai Namco’s Web3.0 and Metaverse Fund Bandai Namco Entertainment, Japan Communication giants KDDI, STRIVE and JAFCO Group participated in the investment.
Funds will be used for talent acquisition, expanding technology investments in existing services Gaudiy Fanlink and adding new businesses such as Metaverse, as well as global expansion.
It is reported that Gaudiy Fanlink is an IP-authorized Web3 fan platform. Sony Music Entertainment, Japan’s comprehensive publishing house Shueisha, Bandai Namco Entertainment, and Sony Music Entertainment’s Aniplex have all used Gaudiy Fanlink services. Gaudiy Fanlink is committed to reducing IP operating costs for entertainment companies and enhancing the value of fans.