Imaginary Ones, a prominent player in the Web3 space, gained widespread recognition in 2022 when their limited NFT collection sold out within an astonishing four minutes.
Today, they’re making waves once again with their ambitious plans in Web3 entertainment, focusing on gaming, content creation, and merchandise. Their vision receives a significant boost from their latest funding round, led by Cypher Capital.
Renowned for their distinctive ‘bubble characters’, Imaginary Ones made headlines in the NFT world with the rapid sell-out of their initial release: a limited collection of 8,888 fully animated 3D characters on the Ethereum network. Building on this success, they became the first Asia-based NFT project to collaborate with an international fashion brand – HUGO BOSS – on a comprehensive 360 metaverse experience. This collaboration includes limited-edition merchandise, capsule collections, and integration of HUGO BOSS into Web3 gaming content.
More recently, Imaginary Ones launched their Web3 gaming series – Bubble Rider and Bubble Rangers – featuring HUGO BOSS Riders and Rangers, amassing an impressive 6 million plays in just three weeks. To further solidify their position in gaming, they’ve partnered with Immutable to accelerate their mobile-first gaming strategy and expand their reach to global audiences.
With gaming and merchandise as their foundation, Imaginary Ones is expanding into content creation and filmmaking within their Web3 entertainment roadmap. This expansion is fueled by their latest funding round and the addition of advisors with expertise in streaming entertainment.
Clement Chia, Co-Founder of Imaginary Ones, shares insights into their vision: “Our Web3 entertainment roadmap aims to create the Imaginary World, where gaming, merchandise, and content converge. We believe in breaking down barriers between Web2 and Web3, uniting experiences in both the metaverse and real life. Additionally, within Q1 this year, we’ll be introducing our $BUBBLE coin, providing users access to the entire entertainment ecosystem within the Imaginary World.”
Imaginary Ones has attracted a cadre of industry executives as advisors to propel their Web3 entertainment ambitions. These advisors bring extensive experience from companies like Disney, Netflix, and Binance, and are poised to facilitate strategic partnerships to realize the vision of the Imaginary World.
Backing Imaginary Ones is a roster of esteemed Web3 investors, including Cypher Capital, Animoca Brands, ED3N Ventures, and MH Ventures. Their participation in an oversubscribed funding round underscores the excitement surrounding Imaginary Ones and their unique approach to Web3 entertainment.
David Lee, Co-Founder of Imaginary Ones, reflects on the strong response from investors: “In the midst of a funding winter, the enthusiastic support we’ve received reaffirms our track record and the potential of our Web3 entertainment roadmap. Imaginary Ones isn’t just for crypto natives – it’s an entertainment IP that transcends boundaries, inviting everyone to explore the limitless possibilities of imagination.”
