UAE-based Web3 streaming platform, myco, has raises $10 million in its Series A funding, prominent venture investors across MENA, such as Ghaf Capital, Daman Investments, Enjinstarter and other from North America and Europe. Key participants include Aptos Labs, B Digital, Mocha Ventures, Art3 Foundation, Mix Media Network, Factor6 Capital Partners, along with several prominent strategic angel investors. 88 accredited investors also participated in the round through Republic.com.

The capital was raised at a post-money valuation of $80 million, supported by Daman Investments as an Advisory Partner and Seed Investor, and Republic Crypto as a Web3 Advisor.

Last month, myco reported its first profitable year, with an EBITDA of $1 million and revenue of $7.5 million for the 2023-24 fiscal year. 

This funding milestone is also accompanied with the recent announcement of the multi-million dollar partnership deal between myco & it’s new blockchain partner, Aptos Foundation. The platform is set to relaunch its native utility token on the Aptos Blockchain at the beginning of Q4 2024, along with the migration of its wallet infrastructure. 

“myco has already demonstrated our ability to scale in key markets, achieving exceptional metrics in user growth, retention, revenue, and community building. With this new capital, we plan to replicate our success by expanding into markets with similar demographics and strong regional partnerships.” said Umair Masoom, Founder and Managing Director of myco.

myco’s live streaming division has secured major rights until 2025, including ICC and PSL Cricket Rights for Pakistan, all major cricketing rights for North America via Willow TV, and rights for the World Squash Federation and Egypt Squash Federation. Additionally, myco holds 

Following recent expansions into North America and Egypt, myco is identifying further strategic growth territories and aims to conclude a second closing on their Series A by early 2025.