# Top 50 NFT Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded NFT startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $2.0B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/nft-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Yuga Labs** Yuga Labs is a Web3 company founded in February 2021, known for creating the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection and developing the Otherside metaverse.](https://millionrounds.com/company/yuga-labs) Yuga Labs is a Web3 company founded in February 2021, known for creating the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection and developing the Otherside metaverse. *Founded* 2021 Coral Gables, United States **$450M** last round Mar 2022
- 2 [**OpenSea** OpenSea is the world's first and largest peer-to-peer marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and digital assets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/opensea) OpenSea is the world's first and largest peer-to-peer marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and digital assets. *Founded* 2017 Miami, United States **$302M** last round Jan 2022
- 3 [**Line Next** Line Next is committed to advancing and expanding the worldwide NFT industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/line-next) Line Next is committed to advancing and expanding the worldwide NFT industry. *Founded* 2011 Seongnam **$140M** last round Dec 2023
- 4 [**SolChicks** SolChicks is an Entertainment providing firm making NFT powered video game to play and earn.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solchicks) SolChicks is an Entertainment providing firm making NFT powered video game to play and earn. *Founded* 2021 Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China **$60M** last round Nov 2021
- 5 [**DECA** Deca is a display and discovery infrastructure for NFTs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/deca) Deca is a display and discovery infrastructure for NFTs. *Founded* 2021 San Francisco, United States **$51M** last round Nov 2025
- 6 [**Tune.FM** Tune.FM is a decentralized music streaming platform and NFT marketplace based in Miami, Florida.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tune-fm) Tune.FM is a decentralized music streaming platform and NFT marketplace based in Miami, Florida. *Founded* 2011 Narberth, United States **$50M** last round Sept 2024
- 7 [**RECUR** RECUR designs and develops on-chain branded experiences for fans to buy, collect, and re-sell NFTs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/recur) RECUR designs and develops on-chain branded experiences for fans to buy, collect, and re-sell NFTs. *Founded* 2021 Miami, United States **$50M** last round Sept 2021
- 8 [**Metaplex Studios** Metaplex Studios, founded in 2021, is a developer studio that creates open-source web3 tools for managing and scaling digital assets, primarily NFTs, on the Sol](https://millionrounds.com/company/metaplex-studios) Metaplex Studios, founded in 2021, is a developer studio that creates open-source web3 tools for managing and scaling digital assets, primarily NFTs, on the Sol *Founded* 2021 Bellevue, United States **$47M** last round Jan 2022
- 9 [**Animoca Brands KK** Animoca Brands KK is a Web 3 enterprise that offers development of platforms utilizing blockchain technology and NFTs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/animoca-brands-kk) Animoca Brands KK is a Web 3 enterprise that offers development of platforms utilizing blockchain technology and NFTs. *Founded* 2021 Fukuoka, Japan **$45M** last round Aug 2022
- 10 [**Moralis** Moralis is a developer of a web3 development platform for developers to build and launch apps, games, and NFTs cross-chain.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moralis) Moralis is a developer of a web3 development platform for developers to build and launch apps, games, and NFTs cross-chain. *Founded* 2021 Sweden **$40M** last round May 2022
- 11 [**Boom** Boom is a key player in the emerging Social+NFT revolution that will form an important pillar of the incoming metaverse.](https://millionrounds.com/company/boom) Boom is a key player in the emerging Social+NFT revolution that will form an important pillar of the incoming metaverse. *Founded* 2021 Singapore, United States **$40M** last round Aug 2026
- 12 [**Candy Digital** Candy Digital is a digital collectibles company based in New York, NY, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/candy-digital) Candy Digital is a digital collectibles company based in New York, NY, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$38M** last round Jan 2023
- 13 [**Zenith Chain** Zenith Chain is a high-performance blockchain platform that is compatible with Ethereum, designed for developers to create decentralized applications (dApps), N](https://millionrounds.com/company/zenith-chain) Zenith Chain is a high-performance blockchain platform that is compatible with Ethereum, designed for developers to create decentralized applications (dApps), N *Founded* 2021 Vilnius, Lithuania **$35M** last round Apr 2022
- 14 [**PAPER** Paper is a NFT payment startup that offers crypto-focused payments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/paper) Paper is a NFT payment startup that offers crypto-focused payments. *Founded* 2022 Canada **$34M** last round Jul 2026
- 15 [**Utu** UTU is an IT company that specializes in developing social platforms and NFT marketplace software services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/utu) UTU is an IT company that specializes in developing social platforms and NFT marketplace software services. *Founded* 2020 Singapore **$33M** last round Jun 2023
- 16 [**MakersPlace** MakersPlace was a curated digital art marketplace founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/makersplace) MakersPlace was a curated digital art marketplace founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$32M** last round Aug 2021
- 17 [**NFTBank** NFTBank is a ultimate hub of NFT finance, portfolio management and analytics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nftbank) NFTBank is a ultimate hub of NFT finance, portfolio management and analytics. *Founded* 2015 Seoul, South Korea **$28M** last round Sept 2022
- 18 [**CryptoKitties** CryptoKitties is a blockchain-based game and digital collectible platform that allows users to buy, sell, collect, and breed unique virtual cats represented as](https://millionrounds.com/company/cryptokitties) CryptoKitties is a blockchain-based game and digital collectible platform that allows users to buy, sell, collect, and breed unique virtual cats represented as *Founded* 2017 United States **$27M** last round Nov 2018
- 19 [**Palm NFT Studio** Palm NFT Studio is a collective of entertainment, technology, cryptoart and art industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/palm-nft-studio) Palm NFT Studio is a collective of entertainment, technology, cryptoart and art industry. *Founded* 2021 Dover, United States **$27M** last round Dec 2021
- 20 [**Quantbase** High risk index funds for stocks, crypto, NFTs, prediction markets, art, and more.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantbase) High risk index funds for stocks, crypto, NFTs, prediction markets, art, and more. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$27M** last round Sept 2025
- 21 [**Backpack** Backpack is a crypto ecosystem that includes a regulated centralized exchange, a self-custodial wallet, and the Mad Lads NFT collection on Solana.](https://millionrounds.com/company/backpack) Backpack is a crypto ecosystem that includes a regulated centralized exchange, a self-custodial wallet, and the Mad Lads NFT collection on Solana. *Founded* 2023 San Francisco, United States **$26M** last round May 2026
- 22 [**NFTPort** NFTPort is an Estonian infrastructure company based in Tallinn, specializing in APIs for non-fungible token (NFT) applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nftport) NFTPort is an Estonian infrastructure company based in Tallinn, specializing in APIs for non-fungible token (NFT) applications. *Founded* 2019 Tallinn, Estonia **$26M** last round Jun 2022
- 23 [**thirdweb** Thirdweb is a full-stack, open-source Web3 development platform that facilitates the creation, deployment, and scaling of decentralized applications (dApps), ga](https://millionrounds.com/company/thirdweb) Thirdweb is a full-stack, open-source Web3 development platform that facilitates the creation, deployment, and scaling of decentralized applications (dApps), ga *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$24M** last round Aug 2022
- 24 [**Kodex** Kodex is a website constructed using decentralised blockchains like Bitcoin and NFTs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kodex) Kodex is a website constructed using decentralised blockchains like Bitcoin and NFTs. *Founded* 2019 United States **$23M** last round Sept 2025
- 25 [**OnChain Studios** OnChain Studios is a Miami-based digital studio and blockchain entertainment company founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/onchain-studios) OnChain Studios is a Miami-based digital studio and blockchain entertainment company founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Miami Shores, United States **$23M** last round Jun 2022
- 26 [**Fortress Blockchain Technologies** Financial, regulatory and technology infrastructure for NFT and crypto innovators](https://millionrounds.com/company/fortress-blockchain-technologies) Financial, regulatory and technology infrastructure for NFT and crypto innovators *Founded* 2021 Las Vegas, United States **$23M** last round Aug 2022
- 27 [**Tilia** Tilia is an all-in-one payment platform used by games, virtual world publishers, mobile applications, and NFT providers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tilia) Tilia is an all-in-one payment platform used by games, virtual world publishers, mobile applications, and NFT providers. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$22M** last round Mar 2023
- 28 [**Arianee** Arianee is a technology company based in Paris, founded in 2018, that specializes in creating enterprise infrastructure for Digital Product Passports (DPPs) usi](https://millionrounds.com/company/arianee) Arianee is a technology company based in Paris, founded in 2018, that specializes in creating enterprise infrastructure for Digital Product Passports (DPPs) usi *Founded* 2018 Paris, France **$21M** last round May 2022
- 29 [**Bitski** Bitski provides blockchain wallet infrastructure for creating and selling NFTs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bitski) Bitski provides blockchain wallet infrastructure for creating and selling NFTs. *Founded* 2016 United States **$21M** last round May 2021
- 30 [**Cent** CENT is an ad-free platform dedicated to digital collectibles and NFTs, providing tools for creators to build audiences, share content, and manage subscriber re](https://millionrounds.com/company/cent) CENT is an ad-free platform dedicated to digital collectibles and NFTs, providing tools for creators to build audiences, share content, and manage subscriber re *Founded* 2017 San Francisco, India **$20M** last round Oct 2026
- 31 [**Quidd** Quidd is a digital collectibles platform and NFT studio that operates as a marketplace for fans to collect, buy, sell, and display limited-edition digital items.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quidd) Quidd is a digital collectibles platform and NFT studio that operates as a marketplace for fans to collect, buy, sell, and display limited-edition digital items. *Founded* 2016 New York, United States **$20M** last round Aug 2021
- 32 [**Hook** Hook provides an NFT-native options protocol that enables active traders to earn more with less.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hook) Hook provides an NFT-native options protocol that enables active traders to earn more with less. *Founded* 2023 New York, United States **$19M** last round Feb 2026
- 33 [**Efinity** Efinity is a cross-chain NFT blockchain that brings non-fungible tokens to everyone.](https://millionrounds.com/company/efinity) Efinity is a cross-chain NFT blockchain that brings non-fungible tokens to everyone. *Founded* 2018 Singapore **$19M** last round Mar 2021
- 34 [**Avocado Guild** Avocado Guild (AG) is a NFT based play-to-earn blockchain gaming company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/avocado-guild) Avocado Guild (AG) is a NFT based play-to-earn blockchain gaming company. *Founded* - Sydney, Australia **$18M** last round Nov 2021
- 35 [**Alethea AI** Alethea AI is a protocol to create intelligent and interactive NFTs powered by GPT-3.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alethea-ai) Alethea AI is a protocol to create intelligent and interactive NFTs powered by GPT-3. *Founded* 2020 Singapore, Singapore **$16M** last round Aug 2021
- 36 [**Kangaroo** Kangaroo is a New York-based entertainment company that develops NFT-based storytelling video games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kangaroo) Kangaroo is a New York-based entertainment company that develops NFT-based storytelling video games. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$15M** last round Dec 2023
- 37 [**Yield Guild Games** Yield Guild Games invests in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) used in virtual worlds and blockchain-based games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/yield-guild-games) Yield Guild Games invests in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) used in virtual worlds and blockchain-based games. *Founded* - New York, United States **$14M** last round Feb 2023
- 38 [**Immortal Game** Immortal Game is a digital entertainment company based in Paris, France, known for creating the world's first Chess NFT ecosystem.](https://millionrounds.com/company/immortal-game) Immortal Game is a digital entertainment company based in Paris, France, known for creating the world's first Chess NFT ecosystem. *Founded* 2021 Paris, France **$12M** last round Sept 2022
- 39 [**XY Finance** XY Finance is a Taiwan-based blockchain platform that provides solutions such as cross-chain crypto asset transaction and NFT aggregating for enterprises.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xy-finance) XY Finance is a Taiwan-based blockchain platform that provides solutions such as cross-chain crypto asset transaction and NFT aggregating for enterprises. *Founded* 2021 Massapequa, United States **$12M** last round Nov 2021
- 40 [**LootRush** LootRush is a global crypto gaming and NFT rental platform founded in 2021 and based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lootrush) LootRush is a global crypto gaming and NFT rental platform founded in 2021 and based in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2021 San Francisco, United States **$12M** last round May 2022
- 41 [**IQ Labs** IQ Labs is a blockchain technology company that develops the IQ Protocol, a decentralized framework designed for sustainable tokenomics in subscription-based se](https://millionrounds.com/company/iq-labs) IQ Labs is a blockchain technology company that develops the IQ Protocol, a decentralized framework designed for sustainable tokenomics in subscription-based se *Founded* 2021 Singapore, Estonia **$12M** last round Mar 2022
- 42 [**Illuvium** Illuvium makes a game that rewards players with the opportunity to explore and capture NFT creatures, known as Illuvials, in combat.](https://millionrounds.com/company/illuvium) Illuvium makes a game that rewards players with the opportunity to explore and capture NFT creatures, known as Illuvials, in combat. *Founded* 2020 Australia **$12M** last round Mar 2024
- 43 [**Triangle** Triangle is a software company that builds web3 wallet infrastructure for defi, NFTs, payments, social, and gaming.](https://millionrounds.com/company/triangle) Triangle is a software company that builds web3 wallet infrastructure for defi, NFTs, payments, social, and gaming. *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, United States **$12M** last round Aug 2026
- 44 [**Unique Network** Unique Network is a scalable blockchain for composable NFTs with advanced economies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unique-network) Unique Network is a scalable blockchain for composable NFTs with advanced economies. *Founded* 2019 Gibraltar, Gibraltar **$11M** last round Oct 2021
- 45 [**Few and Far** Few and Far is a British Virgin Islands-based web3 platform that enables users to trade NFT collectibles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/few-and-far) Few and Far is a British Virgin Islands-based web3 platform that enables users to trade NFT collectibles. *Founded* 2022 Road Town, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Mar 2023
- 46 [**Freeverse.io** Freeverse.io is a Barcelona-based Web3 infrastructure startup founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/freeverse-io) Freeverse.io is a Barcelona-based Web3 infrastructure startup founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Barcelona, Spain **$11M** last round May 2022
- 47 [**NFT Genius** NFT Genius is a California-based blockchain firm that develops digital experience and marketplace technology for the NFT market.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nft-genius) NFT Genius is a California-based blockchain firm that develops digital experience and marketplace technology for the NFT market. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$11M** last round Aug 2022
- 48 [**double jump.tokyo** double jump.tokyo Is a blockchain game developer and NFT solution provider for large-scale enterprises in the gaming & entertainment sector.](https://millionrounds.com/company/double-jump-tokyo) double jump.tokyo Is a blockchain game developer and NFT solution provider for large-scale enterprises in the gaming & entertainment sector. *Founded* 2018 Japan **$10M** last round Aug 2024
- 49 [**ForthBox** ForthBox is a Web3.0 GameFi aggregator and integrated service provider supporting all types of blockchain games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/forthbox) ForthBox is a Web3.0 GameFi aggregator and integrated service provider supporting all types of blockchain games. *Founded* 2021 Road Town, Singapore **$10M** last round Nov 2021
- 50 [**SZNS** SZNS is a platform to collectively own and manage NFT assets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/szns) SZNS is a platform to collectively own and manage NFT assets. *Founded* 2021 United States **$10M** last round Sept 2021

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