MetaEra, a prominent player in the Web3.0 media and market service sector, has successfully completed its Pre-A funding round, achieving a pre-money valuation of USD 40 million. The funding was spearheaded by the highly regarded investment firm Fenbushi US, with a range of follow-on contributions from notable entities including HashKey Capital, BIZ Hong Kong, Amber Group, LTP, Conflux Network, Solowin Holdings, G70 Crypto, FOMO Ventures, Klickl Labs, TDTC, and PLVR, among other strategic institutional investors.
Over the past year, the company has experienced remarkable growth, improving its service portfolio across various Web3.0 ecosystem verticals. This expansion has resulted in more than a tenfold increase in business operations, alongside a significant rise in traffic metrics and brand recognition, further solidifying MetaEra’s status as a leader within the industry.
The fresh capital infusion of USD 2.5 million from this funding round is earmarked for the development of an artificial intelligence-driven platform. This platform will focus on news and data aggregation, event hosting, and market services, further contributing to the overall enhancement of MetaEra’s ecosystem.
In conjunction with the fundraising announcement, MetaEra revealed a rebranding initiative, transitioning to the name "ME" and establishing the ME Group. This rebranding denotes a strategic pivot towards an AI-centric business model intended to cater to both institutional and consumer clients. The unified AI-driven platform will encompass offerings in media information, data services, conferences, and marketing, aiming to efficiently address media coverage and marketing requirements in the evolving Web3.0 landscape.
The ME Group will operate through various dedicated subsidiaries, each addressing specific business needs:
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ME Media: Focused on media services, community growth, and KOL (Key Opinion Leader) engagement.
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ME Event: Specializing in brand conferences, event management, policy advisory, and public relations.
- ME AI: Collaborating with BIZ Hong Kong to launch the "CoinFound" platform, a comprehensive solution for Web3 information aggregation. This platform will feature tools for relationship mapping, credit event tracking, on-chain data monitoring, news aggregation, real-world asset data including stablecoin and xStocks pricing, as well as crypto equity dashboards, AI assistant services, and meticulous research reports. Future developments will see the introduction of AI Agents to enhance market services, including AI-enhanced social media management and community moderation.
Reflecting on the company’s ambitions, ME CEO Jessica Yang stated that the backing and strategic investments from leading institutions underline a strong belief in ME’s brand strength and potential for sustained growth. She emphasized the transformative impact AI and blockchain technologies will have on creating a decentralized and efficient digital asset economy. The newly established ME is positioned to realize this vision, aiming to deliver exceptional user value as a trailblazer in the information and technology sector of the Web3.0 era.
With the establishment of ME Group, the company is poised to seize the next growth opportunity at the convergence of AI and Web3 technologies. Information about the company’s initiatives can be accessed through their website, and inquiries can be directed to their cooperation email for further engagement.
