The NFT-based metaverse platform developer's latest round was led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and included Animoca Brands, LG Technology Ventures, Polygon Studios and Samsung Next.

Internet and telecommunications group SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2 has led a $93m funding round for The Sandbox, the China-headquartered developer of a non-fungible token (NFT) platform, Reuters reported yesterday.

LG Technology Ventures, Polygon Studios and Samsung Next took part in the round on behalf of conglomerate LG, blockchain development technology provider Polygon and consumer electronics producer Samsung respectively.

Blockchain app developer Animoca Brands filled out the round together with True Global Ventures’ 4 Plus Fund, Liberty City Ventures, Galaxy Interactive…

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Robert Lavine is special features editor for Global Venturing.