Singapore-based 9 Lives Interactive has secured a US$3 million funding round led by Mechanism Capital, with participation from Sfermion, 3Commas Capital, and Momentum 6.
- Focus on Debut Game: 9 Lives Interactive will use the funds to develop Nyan Heroes, a cat-themed hero shooter game. It features highly customizable mechs piloted by quirky cat heroes in competitive battles to save the world.
- Game Status: Nyan Heroes is currently in the pre-alpha stage and has garnered over 13,000 sign-ups for its early access launch.
- CEO’s Vision: Max Fu, the studio’s CEO, believes that Nyan Heroes will appeal to a broad audience, bridging both Web2 and Web3 player adoption.
- Team Composition: The fully remote gaming studio includes industry veterans from companies like Electronic Arts and Ubisoft.
