# Taunt

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/taunt

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Seattle, US
- Website: www.playtaunt.com
- Total disclosed funding: $4.8M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 28, 2018)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Taunt is a digital gaming company specializing in interactive collectible fighting games, aiming to foster user engagement through dynamic gameplay and community interaction.Taunt, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, US, develops digital gaming experiences, with a focus on collectible fighting games. The company has undergone no known pivots or changes in strategy. The founder, Jon David, has a history in the tech sector with prior entrepreneurial ventures. Taunt secured a total funding of USD 3.00 mn through a SEED round on June 28, 2018, led by Foundry Group, with participation from CRCM Ventures, Vulcan Capital, and Pioneer Square Labs.Taunt's primary offering, Battleworld, is a digital collectible fighting game designed to engage users with interactive gameplay. Players engage in Battleworld: Tap Rush, where they face bosses and redeem in-game rewards known as Skulls for the currency $TAUNT. The game operates on a Telegram platform, facilitating fast-paced competition and tournaments. Players can acquire unique digital assets like Soul-Bound Tokens (SBTs) and Outsider warriors, enriching the game experience and enabling participation in challenges.Revenue for Taunt is generated through sales and trading of in-game assets, as well as entry fees for tournaments. Players can purchase Acolyte warriors from NFT marketplaces, essential for skill-based contests, while accumulating Engagement Points (EPs) through gameplay. The game also features a promotional USD 1M $TAUNT Token Airdrop, intended to attract new users and enhance engagement within the platform.Taunt plans to leverage the funding received during the Seed round in June 2018 to expand its product offerings and market reach. Efforts are underway to design and launch new game features aimed at enhancing user engagement, with potential releases projected for late 2023. The company is targeting expansion into new geographic markets noted for their gaming and blockchain technology interests, including Europe and Asia, by 2024. This strategic growth aims to capitalize on the rising popularity of digital gaming and blockchain integration.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 28, 2018, $3M — Foundry Group, Vulcan, CRCM, Pioneer Square Labs
- Seed, Sep 7, 2017, $1.8M — Foundry Group, Vulcan

## Investors

- Foundry Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/foundry-group) — Seed
- Vulcan (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vulcan) — Seed
- CRCM (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crcm) — Seed
- Pioneer Square Labs (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pioneer-square-labs) — Seed