Animoca Brands Expands Web3 Empire Beyond Gaming Into AI and DeFi
Animoca Brands, the Hong Kong-based Web3 gaming giant, is diversifying its investment strategy to include artificial intelligence, decentralized finance, and stablecoins. The MOVE comes as the company prepares for a Nasdaq listing via reverse merger with Currenc Group in 2025.
With 628 portfolio companies including 230 gaming-focused investments, Animoca maintains its Core gaming thesis while branching into adjacent Web3 sectors. "We invest in dozens of companies annually," said CSO Keyvan Peymani, emphasizing ecosystem expansion across AI, DePIN, and DeFi verticals.
The company's gaming legacy remains foundational, with early bets on Axie Infinity and CryptoKitties demonstrating its ability to identify breakthrough Web3 applications. Animoca's new focus areas suggest strategic positioning for the next wave of digital asset adoption.