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Planetarium has raised $32.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Planetarium.
Planetarium was founded in 2018 by Kijun Seo (Co-Founder and CEO).
Planetarium has raised $32.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Planetarium Labs develops and distributes a platform for community-driven Web3 gaming, focusing on decentralized ecosystems. They provide a Web3 toolkit powered by Libplanet, an open-source blockchain library compatible with the Unity engine, enabling the creation of fully decentralized, serverless peer-to-peer games. This technology allows for dynamic game worlds where players hold true ownership and can actively contribute to content and experiences, exemplified by their flagship title, Nine Chronicles.
The company was co-founded by JC Kim and Kijun Seo in 2018, initially based in South Korea. Their founding insight centered on the belief that empowering gaming communities through decentralized technology would transform the traditional gaming paradigm. This approach aims to foster environments where collective contributions and ownership drive the evolution and longevity of digital experiences.
Planetarium Labs targets creators, players, builders, modders, and explorers within the burgeoning Web3 gaming space. The company’s vision is to empower creativity, expand possibilities, and facilitate sharing through decentralized innovations. They aim to deliver scalable and meaningful impact via gaming experiences that enable users to create, share, own, and earn, shaping a future where communities govern their digital worlds.
Planetarium is a technology company specializing in blockchain-based gaming ecosystems. Founded in 2018, it develops products using Libplanet, a blockchain gaming library, aiming to return sovereignty of online games to users by leveraging decentralized technology. Planetarium serves gamers and game developers who seek more control, transparency, and community-driven experiences in gaming. The company has demonstrated growth momentum through launching new blockchain games like *Verse8* and *Immortal Rising 2*, and by raising significant funding, including a $32 million Series A round in 2022[1].
Planetarium was founded in 2018 by Kijun Seo, who serves as CEO, with leadership including Kevin Lee in investment and partnerships. The idea emerged from the desire to empower gamers by decentralizing game ownership and governance through blockchain technology. Early traction came from building a blockchain gaming library (Libplanet) and successfully launching community-driven games, which helped Planetarium gain attention and investment in the emerging Web3 gaming sector[1].
Planetarium rides the rising trend of Web3 and blockchain integration into gaming, a sector gaining momentum due to increasing demand for player ownership, transparency, and new monetization models. The timing is favorable as blockchain technology matures and gamers seek alternatives to traditional centralized platforms. Market forces such as NFT adoption, decentralized finance (DeFi) integration, and community governance models support Planetarium’s growth. The company influences the broader ecosystem by pioneering blockchain gaming libraries and fostering community sovereignty, potentially reshaping how games are developed, owned, and monetized[1].
Looking ahead, Planetarium is positioned to expand its portfolio of blockchain games and deepen its community engagement. Trends like metaverse development, NFT gaming assets, and decentralized governance will likely shape its trajectory. As blockchain gaming gains mainstream acceptance, Planetarium’s influence could grow, potentially setting standards for user sovereignty in digital entertainment. Continued innovation and strategic partnerships will be critical to maintaining momentum and scaling impact in the evolving Web3 gaming landscape[1].
Key people at Planetarium.
Planetarium was founded in 2018 by Kijun Seo (Co-Founder and CEO).
Planetarium has raised $32.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Planetarium's investors include Animoca Brands, Fabric Ventures, Kristian Segerstrale, Sebastien Borget.
Planetarium has raised $32.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $32.0M Series A in July 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2024 | Supervillain Labs | $4.5M Seed | Christie Lee, Jose Ko | KIP-CRIT Interactive Contents Fund, Planetarium Labs, Presto Labs, Spartan Group |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Mythic Protocol | $7.0M Seed | Shima Capital | Aves Lair, Alpha JWC Ventures, Arcane Group, EMURGO, GDV Venture, Hyperithm, MARBLEX, Planetarium Labs, Presto Labs, Saison Capital |
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2022 | $32.0M Series A | Animoca Brands, Fabric Ventures, Kristian Segerstrale, Sebastien Borget |
