The biggest market is "Web3 x Games" │ Interview with Yuji Kumagai

2024/07/28 18:13 (Updated 2025/08/06 16:51)
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最も大きな市場は「Web3×ゲーム」だ │ 熊谷祐二インタビュー

Web3.0×Entertainment

Domestic funds that also invest in STEPN

The biggest market is "Web3 x games"

The entertainment industry can no longer ignore the existence of NFTs. Web3 Fund, which originates from Japan, aims to compete against the world and reach great heights.

Attention to the Web3 area is increasing day by day, and the number of institutional investors entering the field is also increasing. Amid the emergence of Japanese-originated Web3-specific funds, ``Emoote'' was born from Akatsuki Co., Ltd. last year.

Emoote is led by Yuji Kumagai, who has a proven track record as a serial entrepreneur. Mr. Kumagai, who is well versed in the entertainment field, has already invested in STEPN and YGG Japan, and his next investment destination is also attracting attention.

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