Autograph, a non-fungible token (NFT) platform co-founded by National Football League star Tom Brady, has closed a €170 million Series B funding round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Kleiner Perkins.
- Other participants in the round included Nicole Quinn, General Associate at Lightspeed Venture Partners, and a16z alum's new venture capital firm, Katie Haun.
- As part of the investment, Haun, a16z general partners Arianna Simpson and Chris Dixon, and Kleiner Perkins associate Ilya Fushman will join Autograph's board of directors.
- Founded in July, Autograph has released NFT compilations featuring Brady, Tiger Woods, Naomi Osaka, The Weeknd, Simone Biles, Tony Hawk, and Darek Jeter. Brady and The Weeknd are also members of the autograph committee.
- "We are in the midst of an exciting time in the evolution of the next generation of the Internet," Haun said in a press release. "Autograph has assembled a world-class team that understands how to create trusted and enjoyable product experiences that will accelerate crypto integration."
- Last month, Haun announced that he would be leaving 16z to start his crypto-focused venture capital firm. According to reports, Haun is looking to raise €XNUMX million for a pair of funds.
Web3 is not just a technological movement. it is cultural
Which is why I'm pleased to announce that we're co-leading a Series B investment in @TomBrady's @Autograph. My associate @AriannaSimpson will be joining the board and I will be joining the council of advisers.
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