Fanton Secures Seed Investment from Animoca Brands, Delphi Ventures, HashKey x TON Accelerator, and Kenetic Capital to Propel Its Blockchain Fantasy Football Platform

Fanton
Fantasy
Football,
the
innovative
blockchain-based
fantasy
sports
platform
that
is
seamlessly
integrated
into
Telegram,
is
excited
to
announce
the
successful
completion
of
a
significant
seed
funding
round,
securing
$1M.
Some
of
the
most
influential
names
in
the
blockchain
and
venture
capital
space
participated
in
this
pivotal
investment
round,
including
Animoca
Brands,
Delphi
Ventures,
and
Kenetic
Capital.
The
funding
was
further
bolstered
by
the
strategic
support
of
Hashkey
x
TON
Accelerator,
PAKA
Fund,
and
Sign
VC.
The
funding
is
a
testament
to
Fanton’s
groundbreaking
approach
to
merging
fantasy
sports
with
cutting-edge
blockchain
technology,
particularly
within
the
TON
ecosystem.

Rapid
Growth
and
Strategic
Momentum

Fanton
Fantasy
Football
has
rapidly
emerged
as
a
major
player
in
the
GameFi
and
blockchain
sports
sectors,
drawing
attention
to
its
innovative
platform
and
its
strategic
integration
within
the
Telegram
ecosystem.
With
its
vast
user
base
of
over
950
million
users
globally,
Telegram
provides
a
unique
platform
for
Fanton
to
reach
a
massive
audience
of
fantasy
sports
enthusiasts.
This
integration
has
been
further
validated
by
Pavel
Durov,
CEO
of
Telegram,
who
has
personally
endorsed
the
project
by
owning
a project-specific
Soulbound
Token
(SBT)
NFT. 

Fanton’s
platform
has
already
attracted
over
3
million
users,
with
more
than
300,000
connected
wallets,
positioning
it
for
exponential
growth
within
the
burgeoning
SocialFi
gaming
space.
SocialFi
is
a
rapidly
growing
sector
that
combines
social
networking
with
decentralized
finance
(DeFi),
and
is
poised
to
revolutionize
the
gaming
and
social
media
landscapes.
Fanton
is
at
the
forefront
of
this
revolution,
offering
a
platform
that
not
only
engages
users
through
fantasy
sports
but
also
provides
them
with
the
financial
incentives
and
rewards
enabled
by
blockchain
technology.

Strong
Investor
Confidence
and
Vision

The
involvement
of
high-profile
investors
such
as
Delphi
Ventures,
Hashkey
x
TON
Accelerator,
and
Animoca
Brands
is
a
powerful
validation
of
Fanton’s
potential
to
disrupt
the
traditional
fantasy
sports
market.
These
investors
bring
not
only
substantial
capital
but
also
a
wealth
of
strategic
insights
and
a
global
perspective,
which
are
crucial
for
Fanton’s
continued
growth
and
success. 

Tommy
Shaughnessy,
Founding
Partner
of
Delphi
Ventures,
said:
“We
are
thrilled
to
support
Fanton
in
their
journey
bringing
Fantasy
Football
to
Telegram’s
950
million
users.
Fanton
is
tapping
into
the
massive
global
appetite
for
fantasy
soccer
with
the
reach
of
Telegram
and
the
incentives
of
Crypto
to
offer
fans
a
more
engaging
connection
to
a
sport
they
love.”

Yat
Siu,
Co-Founder
and
Executive
Chairman
of
Animoca
Brands,
commented:
“We
are
excited
to
support
Fanton
Fantasy
Football
and
its
innovative
approach
to
integrating
fantasy
sports
with
blockchain
technology
within
the
TON
ecosystem.
This
strategic
investment
aligns
with
our
vision
of
driving
the
growth
and
mass
adoption
of
Web3
gaming
experiences.”

Jehan
Chu,
Co-Founder
and
Managing
Partner
of
Kenetic,
added:
“Fanton
combines
the
reach
and
virality
of
Telegram
with
the
revolutionary
benefits
of
fantasy
football
on
the
blockchain.
The
tokenization
of
rewards
and
creation
of
games
with
full
transparency
allows
for
fairer
games,
larger
pots,
and
easier
and
faster
monetization
of
winnings
than
traditional
fantasy
football
leagues.”

Leadership
Perspective

Enthusiasm
from
the
leadership
team
at
Fanton
is
palpable.
Eldar
Khayretdinov,
CEO
of
Fanton,
spoke
about
the
significance
of
this
funding
round:
“This
funding
is
not
just
financial;
it’s
a
strategic
alliance
that
positions
us
to
capitalize
on
the
explosive
growth
of
GameFi
and
the
TON
ecosystem.
We’re
excited
to
leverage
our
investors’
expertise
and
networks
to
accelerate
our
path
to
becoming
the
first
unicorn
in
the
TON
ecosystem.”

Looking
Ahead:
Innovation
and
Expansion

With
the
fresh
infusion
of
capital
and
strategic
backing
from
some
of
the
most
respected
names
in
the
industry,
Fanton
is
well-positioned
to
continue
its
innovative
expansion
within
the
GameFi
and
fantasy
sports
sectors.
The
funds
raised
will
be
strategically
allocated
to
enhance
the
platform’s
features,
expand
its
market
reach,
and
further
integrate
blockchain
technology
to
deliver
an
even
more
immersive
and
rewarding
experience
for
users
globally.

Fanton
will
focus
on
enhancing
the
user
experience
by
introducing
new
features
that
make
the
platform
more
interactive
and
engaging.
This
includes
developing
new
gameplay
modes,
adding
other
popular
sports
in
addition
to
football,
and
integrating
advanced
blockchain
features
for
greater
user
control.
Additionally,
Fanton
aims
to
expand
its
market
reach
by
growing
its
user
base
on
Telegram
and
exploring
integration
opportunities
with
other
platforms.
Fanton
will
continue
to
pursue
its
commitment
to
leadership
within
blockchain
technology
by
innovating
and
offering
users
greater
transparency,
security,
and
control
over
their
data
and
in-game
assets.

About
Fanton
Fantasy
Football

Fanton
Fantasy
Football
is
a
blockchain-based
fantasy
sports
platform
that
allows
users
to
create
and
manage
fantasy
sports
teams,
compete
with
other
players,
and
earn
rewards
made
possible
by
the
application
of
blockchain
technology.
Integrated
within
the
Telegram
ecosystem,
Fanton
offers
a
seamless
and
engaging
experience
for
fantasy
sports
enthusiasts
worldwide.

PR
Contact 

Vadim
Sterlin
–
Fanton
Founder
&
COO

[email protected] 

Socials

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vadim.sterlin/ 

Telegram: https://t.me/vadimfanton 

Website: https://www.fan-ton.com 

Telegram
Channel: https://t.me/fantongamebot