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Pacific Meta raises USD 4.2m in latest funding round

Norbert Gehrke

24 Jan 2025 — 2 min read

Pacific Meta is a Tokyo-based company that provides end-to-end support as a “Web3 Accelerator” for Web3 projects both domestically and internationally.

Pacific Meta supports companies and projects challenging the Web3 space by leveraging their specialized expertise in Web3 to offer assistance in fundraising, consulting, business development, and marketing. Additionally, they help domestic projects expand overseas and assist international projects in entering Japan (and East Asia), making full use of their global team. The Pacific Meta office, Pacific Hub, also creates opportunities for the Web3 community to connect and collaborate.

Pacific Meta has raised approximately $4.2 million in a round led by DIMENSION, with participation from both existing and new investors. This funding round saw participation from executive members of top projects in key Web3 domains, including NFTs, blockchain gaming, and the metaverse. Using this fundraising as a starting point, Pacific Meta aims to further integrate into the global inner circle, driving their business growth and expanding their global network.

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