Tomoland Secures $2M Funding for Mobile-First Web3 Creator Platform

(AsiaGameHub) –   Tomoland has secured $2 million in funding to develop a mobile-centric creator ecosystem connecting user-generated games, AI tools, and Web3 asset ownership.

Good to Know

• Sky9 Capital headed up the $2 million funding round, with WAGMI Ventures and Aureus Dealers participating as well.
• Tomoland leverages BUD World’s technology, which boasts over 30 million app downloads to date.
• The Blueprint Founder Pass NFT collection—consisting of 2,222 passes—sold out entirely within two hours.

Tomoland Develops Web3 Creator Framework Leveraging Mobile Accessibility

Tomoland aims to bring Web3 ownership benefits to creators who already create and engage with content on mobile devices. The funding round, announced in Singapore, provides the project with $2 million to expand this initiative, led by Sky9 Capital and joined by WAGMI Ventures, Aureus Dealers, and angel investors.

Built on BUD World’s technology, Tomoland gains access to an established user-generated content (UGC) community with over 30 million downloads across Google Play and the App Store. This allows the team to tap into a Web2 audience rather than relying solely on growth within crypto communities.

Tomoland’s team includes veterans from Tencent and NetEase, bringing valuable industry experience. Additionally, the project receives guidance from advisors such as Dominic Jang (ex-Chief Business Officer of MapleStory Universe) and Hazel Zhang from Animoca Brands.

At the core of Tomoland’s product is the TOMO ownership layer. This on-chain system enables creators to mint, own, license, sell, and trade assets like maps, game mechanics, and AI tools. For example, a player who designs a map can convert it into an on-chain asset instead of ceding control to a centralized platform.

The platform’s model draws inspiration from UGC platforms like Roblox, but integrates asset ownership and trading features. Tomoland seeks to connect creators, players, and in-game assets via this structure, while using AI tools to simplify content creation on mobile devices.

Early signs of demand for the project are evident. Tomoland launched the Blueprint Founder Pass NFT on May 7, offering 2,222 passes with a one-mint-per-wallet restriction. The collection sold out in just two hours, featured on OpenSea’s main page, and climbed to the Top 5 trending collections.

Founder Pass holders gain access to advanced AI functionalities, ecosystem multipliers, and airdrop enhancements. Tomoland positions the pass as both a badge of early support and a functional tool for upcoming platform features.

Mobile infrastructure could be Tomoland’s key competitive edge. BUD World allows users to create 3D experiences and games directly from their phones, helping Tomoland overcome a major hurdle for Web3 UGC platforms—reaching audiences outside the crypto-native community.