Antic is a technology company.
Antic has raised $7.0M across 1 funding round.
Antic has raised $7.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Antic has raised $7.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Antic's investors include Daffy, DNX Ventures, Draper Associates, FJ Labs, Flucas Ventures, Geek Ventures, Gutter Capital, Operator Ventures, Pantera Capital, Quiet Capital, Rainfall Ventures, Seven Seven Six.
Antic refers to multiple technology entities, with the most prominent being a web3-focused company developing digital assets platforms for shared ownership in entertainment, gaming, and e-commerce.[2][7] It builds solutions enabling co-ownership models, serving companies in these sectors to unlock community-driven value through blockchain technology.[2] This addresses the problem of centralized ownership by fostering decentralized, participatory economies, with growth tied to web3 adoption though specific momentum metrics are unavailable.[7]
Other entities include Antics Technologies, a now-defunct British 3D animation software firm (Antics3D for event visualization), founded in 2000 and independent until closure.[1] Antic.com offers consulting for financial services growth via marketing and interim management.[3] Antic Technology provides web/app development and digital services,[4] while ANTIK Technology (Slovakia-based) manufactures telecom equipment like modulators and hospitality solutions.[5][6]
The web3 Antic emerged as a developer of digital assets platforms, focusing on shared ownership communities, with limited public details on founders or exact founding year; it positions itself at the intersection of blockchain and consumer industries.[2][7]
Antics Technologies was co-founded in 2000 by Philip Swinstead as Kelseus Ltd. in Cambridge, England, rebranding to Antics in 2004; it steadily grew, releasing multiple Antics3D versions while resisting buyouts to stay independent.[1]
Antic.com is a venture by Switzerland-based Alexander Antic, a marketer, lawyer, and ex-financial services executive with hedge fund and due diligence experience.[3]
For the web3 Antic:
For other entities:
The web3 Antic rides the decentralized ownership trend in web3, capitalizing on blockchain's rise in gaming and entertainment where co-ownership models counter platform monopolies.[2][7] Timing aligns with maturing web3 infrastructure post-2021 bull market, amid regulatory clarity pushes; market forces like NFT fatigue shifting to utility-driven tokens favor it.[7]
Antics rode early 2000s 3D animation boom for events but faded as tools commoditized.[1] Antic.com leverages fintech disruptions (robo-advisory, blockchain) via specialized consulting.[3] ANTIK taps telecom evolution toward IP/smart solutions in hospitality and smart cities.[5]
For web3 Antic, expect expansion into AI-enhanced ownership models as web3 integrates with metaverses; regulatory tailwinds could accelerate adoption, evolving its role from niche platform to ecosystem enabler.[2][7] ANTIK may grow via 5G/IoT demand in emerging markets.[5] Antic.com could scale with fintech M&A. Overall, the web3 Antic best positions for transformative impact in co-owned digital economies, building on its core promise of unlocked potential.[2]
Antic has raised $7.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $7.0M Seed in September 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2022 | $7.0M Seed | Daffy, DNX Ventures, Draper Associates, FJ Labs, Flucas Ventures, Geek Ventures, Gutter Capital, Operator Ventures, Pantera Capital, Quiet Capital, Rainfall Ventures, Seven Seven Six, Shrug Capital, T-Bird Capital, The Hit Forge, Trajectory Ventures, Weekend Fund, Abe Burns, Andrew Rosener, Balaji Srinivasan, Gokul Rajaram, James Beshara, Kintan Brahmbhatt, Manik Gupta, Neil Parikh, Sota Numazawa (Aviondor Group (South Fund) |