# Big Time Studios

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/big-time-studios

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Los Angeles, US
- Website: www.bigtime.gg
- Total disclosed funding: $10M
- Latest round: Series A (May 12, 2021)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Big Time Studios Ltd., based in Los Angeles, CA, is a gaming company that integrates blockchain technology into a free-to-play multiplayer RPG, creating immersive gaming experiences with unique gameplay mechanics.Big Time Studios Ltd. was founded in 2020 and specializes in developing innovative gaming experiences. The firm is led by founder Ari Meilich, who has a history of building gaming companies. The company raised USD 10.3 mn in a Series A funding round on May 12, 2021, led by FBG Capital, with participation from other investors including Digital Currency Group and Sound Ventures. The total amount raised to date is USD 10.3 mn.Big Time Studios offers a free-to-play multiplayer RPG titled "Big Time," which combines traditional gaming with blockchain technology. Players can traverse a universe blending various historical periods, engaging in activities such as dungeon exploration, crafting collectibles, and customizing their metaverse through a feature called "SPACE." Each dungeon is procedurally generated to ensure diverse gameplay, appealing to a global audience.Big Time generates revenue through its in-game economy, primarily using the $BIGTIME token that players earn in-game and utilize for crafting, upgrading items, and trading NFTs. The structured marketplace, supported by Open Loot, allows players to buy, sell, and trade digital assets seamlessly, without subscription fees, promoting an equitable gaming environment. Revenue is further bolstered by sales of cosmetic collectibles that enhance player engagement.Following its Series A funding round in May 2021, Big Time Studios Ltd. plans to utilize the USD 10.3 mn raised to invest in game companies that adopt its technology. The company aims to expand its market reach and is exploring opportunities in new geographic regions, although specific targets and timelines for these initiatives have not been disclosed. Upcoming product launches and features will aim to enhance the gaming experience and broaden its user base.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, May 12, 2021, $10M — Circle Financial Group, Digital Currency Group, Sound Ventures, FBG Capital, North Island Ventures, Alameda Research Ventures, OKEx Blockdream Ventures

## Investors

- Circle Financial Group — Series A
- Digital Currency Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/digital-currency-group) — Series A
- Sound Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sound-ventures) — Series A
- FBG Capital — Series A
- North Island Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/north-island-ventures) — Series A
- Alameda Research Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alameda-research-ventures) — Series A
- OKEx Blockdream Ventures — Series A