Tom Brady’s NFT and web3 platform Autograph has announced an infusion of $170 million USD in its latest funding received. The Series B round was co-led by a16z and Kleiner Perkins, and includes investments from Lightspeed Partner Nicole Quinn and Katie Haun’s firm. Also announced were new additions to the board including Haun, Ilya Fushman, partner at Kleiner Perkins, and a16z’s Arianna Simpson and Chris Dixon. Autograph shared that the new round of funds will be used to continue to scale its NFT technology and build relationships with sports and entertainment partners. Autograph currently has projects in the works featuring Tiger Woods, Naomi Osaka, The Weeknd, Simone Biles, Tony Hawk and Derek Jeter.
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