CROSS THE AGES (CTA), a pioneering multimedia gaming ecosystem, has announced the successful closure of its recent funding round, raising an impressive $3.5 million. Led by renowned Play-to-Earn trailblazers Animoca Brands, the investment round saw participation from esteemed venture capital firms and seasoned angel investors, underscoring the burgeoning significance of GameFi amidst the current market surge.

The infusion of fresh capital is poised to catalyze the next phases of product innovation and ecosystem expansion, according to the CROSS THE AGES team. With support from blue-chip VCs and veteran angel investors, the funding round accentuates the pivotal role of GameFi in driving innovation and growth within the gaming sector.

Sebastien Borget of The Sandbox and Nicolas Jeuffrain of Tenergie lent their backing as angel investors, further solidifying the confidence of industry stalwarts in CROSS THE AGES' vision. Coupled with previous oversubscribed rounds, this latest fundraising endeavor elevates the total investment injected into CROSS THE AGES to an impressive $23.5 million.

Sami Chlagou, CEO and Co-founder of CROSS THE AGES, expressed his enthusiasm for the resounding support received from the investment community, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Animoca Brands as the lead investor in our first equity round. This collaboration signifies a shared commitment and a vote of confidence for CTA’s gaming universe to expand the IP amongst Animoca brands ecosystems and partners." Chlagou further emphasized that the strategic investment will accelerate the platform's growth initiatives and foster the expansion of the CTA universe and ecosystem.

Yat Siu, Executive Chairman and Co-founder of Animoca Brands, lauded CROSS THE AGES for its alignment with the core tenets of the GameFi movement, remarking, "Blockchain gaming is an important movement that is bringing true digital ownership to the masses. CROSS THE AGES perfectly embodies the values of this movement, enabling users to live experiences in a virtual environment solidly founded upon personal ownership."

The announcement of the funding round coincides with CROSS THE AGES' Token Generation Event (TGE), marking a significant milestone in the platform's evolution. The CTA token, which is minted on Ethereum (ETH) as an ERC-20 asset, has already gained listing on major centralized exchanges (CEXes) such as Bybit, KuCoin, HTX (ex. Huobi), Poloniex, and MEXC Global, as well as the largest decentralized exchange (DEX), Uniswap (UNI).

As CROSS THE AGES continues to chart its path of innovation and growth within the GameFi landscape, the latest funding infusion underscores the platform's commitment to revolutionizing the gaming experience through blockchain technology and true digital ownership.