Gate.io’s venture capital arm, Gate Ventures, has teamed up with the Blockchain Center in Abu Dhabi to announce a $100-million fund dedicated to driving innovation for Web3.
On Aug. 19, Gate.io unveiled Falcon Gate Ventures, the joint venture supporting Web3 builders. The exchange’s venture arm said the fund is designed to “advance decentralized infrastructure and applications and accelerate the adoption of pioneering technologies.”
The two organizations will pool their expertise and resources to help talent from key areas such as the United States, Asia, Europe and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Abu Dhabi blockchain center to scale high-potential projects
Abdulla Al Dhaheri, CEO of the Blockchain Center in Abu Dhabi, said the collaboration aims to foster and scale “high-potential” blockchain projects. The executive said Gate Ventures shares their commitment to accelerating the adoption and impact of blockchain innovation in the United Arab Emirates and worldwide.
The Blockchain Center in Abu Dhabi was officially unveiled on Aug. 1, marking a milestone in the region’s commitment to blockchain innovation. The organization aims to establish Abu Dhabi as a global leader in blockchain and create an ecosystem that supports academic institutions, enterprises and startups through initiatives and comprehensive services.
Gate Ventures managing partner Kevin Yang said that with the partnership, they are “investing in the digital future” and will advance blockchain innovation across the globe.
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While the team announced the joint effort, the project still requires approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates.
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