CCP Games secures a $40M funding round for a new AAA Game with blockchain technology

CCP Games, the Icelandic gaming company that created the popular sci-fi MMO EVE Online, has secured $40M in funding for a new AAA game using blockchain technology. The financing was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with participation from Makers Fund, BITKRAFT, Kingsway Capital, HASHED, Nexon, and additional participants. The funding will allow CCP Games built… Read More CCP Games secures a $40M funding round for a new AAA Game with blockchain technology

The Podcast #2 – A huge week for VR, the new Startup Tourism accelerator and launch of Takumi

In this episode of the podcast, Jökull and Kiddi discuss the influx of cash into VR development in Iceland, with last weeks CCP and Sólfar funding rounds. They also discuss the new accelerator Startup Tourism, and entrepreneurship in the tourism industry. The final topic was the launch of Jökull’s startup, Takumi. Follow us on SoundCloud… Read More The Podcast #2 – A huge week for VR, the new Startup Tourism accelerator and launch of Takumi

CCP raises $30 million to boost VR development efforts

CCP Games, makers of Eve, just announced a $30 million financing round to boost its Virtual Reality development efforts. The round was led by NEA Ventures, and private equity firm Novator Partners LLP participated in the round as well. Harry Weller, partner at NEA, has joined CCP’s board of directors, and his colleague, Andrew Schoen… Read More CCP raises $30 million to boost VR development efforts