The real "Number One Player" meta advantage is here. Meanwhile, Li Ka-shing is also in the game.

In the early days of the meta-world concept, there are many descriptions of the best of the future meta-world using the oasis system from the movie "Number One Player". . The universe!

Wonder Dynamics, originally co-produced by "Ready Player One" actor Ty Sheridan, has completed a $ 9 million funding round as a consultant to "Player One" director Spielberg. . About $ 2.5 million worth of seeds were harvested earlier this year,Wonder Dynamics has raised a total of $ 11.5 million in the past eight months.

Wonder Dynamics was co-produced by Sheridan and visual expert Nikola Todorovic.

The funds will be used to accelerate the development of the company's AI-based content development platform, Wonder AI Suite, through the development of trained technology engineers and a CG production team. While the platform's core design is to bring blockbuster-level visual impact to developers of all skill levels, its usability extends far beyond the realm of visualization.

Sheridan said, “As we go deeper, we know it's not just software that affects the eyes… Our platform can be used for movies and TV shows, as well as for movies, video games and social media content.even the meta edge. This is why we are very happy to invite partners like Epic Games and Samsung to this fundraiser. "

Note.The funds were contributed by Victoria Harbor Investments, a private equity fund owned by Li Ka-shing, including Epic Games, which develops the popular game Fortnite, and Epic Games, a new asset which includes by Samsung Next Join. by Samsung.

Li Ka-shing and many other giants were involved in the game.

These investments are led by Victoria Harbor Investment, which is led by Li Ka-shing's close friend, Zhou Kaixuan, and is primarily involved in the investment of TMT. After investing $ 120 million consecutively on Facebook since 2007, Victoria Harbor Investment has quickly established itself in the global financial services industry.

Zhou Kaixuan once pointed out that Victoria Harbor Investment's mission is for Li Ka-shing to bear all the risk of venture capital, but all capital is from the Li Ka-shing Foundation and is used to support the core purpose. financial aid. The investment objective usually involves a joint venture with a traditional Li Ka-shing industry or a major solution that could lead to future disruptions.

Jonathan Tam of Victoria Harbor Investment said: “We are very happy to be this venture capitalist for Wonder Dynamics and to support Nikola and Thiel's vision… Wonder Dynamics AI platform helps with advertising and will optimize cost and post-sales speed, but most importantly, yes, it will allow developers to explore and develop new digital experiences that we never thought possible. "

Vlad Mastilovic, vice president of digital human technology, Epic Games, said the new 'Wonder Dynamics' theme has created a way to empower users and allow multiple artists to complement the well-designed theme, "said Vlad Mastilovic, vice president of digital human technology, Epic Games. We strive to build our partnership with Wonder Dynamics and explore ways to influence and participate in the functioning of digital people. "

Supported by many Hollywood artists

With the desire of capital,The company is also backed by several Hollywood giants.

Along with acclaimed director Spielberg, the Wonder Dynamics advisory team includes 'Avengers' director Joe Russo (Joe Russo), acclaimed filmmaker Terry Degas, and Gregory Tratner, the chairman of Film Finance, a finance company of movies. In addition, Google research scientist and assistant professor Berkeley Angjoo Kanazawa and MIT's chief AI technology officer Antonio Torralba are members of the company's board of directors.

While Wonder Dynamics has always kept technology content in the privacy process,They plan to showcase their technology to southerners at the Southwestern Conference (SXSW) in 2022.The South by Southwest Conference is one of the world's largest technology, music and film conferences, held annually in early March in Austin, Texas.