Last updated on November 19th, 2023 at 11:51 am
London, United Kingdom, July 6th, 2023, Chainwire
- Veloce Media Group announces a major investment commitment of $50 million from GEM Digital Limited Significant investment to fuel Veloce Media Group’s growth.
- Gem Digital Ltd is a global leading digital asset investment firm.
Following the announcement of Veloce Media Group’s evolution to Web3, with the launch of its new blockchain utility and governance token, VEXT, it was today announced that GEM Digital Ltd will invest up to $50 million, through a structured token subscription agreement, into the organization.
Veloce, comprising of industry-leading gaming and racing platform Veloce Esports, and race-winning Extreme E outfit Veloce Racing, has attracted over 35 million subscribers, nearly one billion monthly views, across multiple digital platforms including YouTube and Twitch, and millions of social media followers to become the world’s largest racing gaming media network.
The London-based organization also operates esports and gaming teams and brands for some of the industry’s most influential names, including Mercedes AMG, Ferrari, McLaren, and Yas Heat, whilst also establishing a successful joint venture sub-brand with Lando Norris – Quadrant – and continually competing and winning with Veloce Elites.
The introduction of VEXT in the coming weeks will position Veloce as a leading decentralised gaming and sports media organization; providing token holders with real utility through a variety of games integrating VEXT and tangible influence, benefits, and rewards across all of the Veloce Media Group assets.
The partnership with GEM Digital has all the signs of being a perfect ‘meeting of minds’, as the investment firm moves to increase its stake in this fast-moving world of sourcing, structuring, and investing in utility tokens in relevant and growing industries.
“This is a very exciting transaction ,” said Daniel Bailey, Chief Commercial Officer Veloce and CEO Veloce Racing, “It comes very soon after the announcement of VEXT and our plans to evolve our media and sports group into this truly innovative space; validating Veloce’s position as a pioneer in the industry.
“The GEM commitment will allow us to focus on growth and expansion, through acquisition of more gaming and real-life racing properties, ultimately giving our vast community further VEXT utility and influence.”
For GEM Digital, the investment has found a natural home that reflects its ambitions to work with a diverse set of organizations whilst promoting businesses in emerging markets, supporting sustainable and inclusive ambitions through business. The investment promises to herald mutual long-term opportunities.
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About Veloce Media Group
Founded in 2018, Veloce is a multi-pillared gaming and sports media group operating across some of the most innovative, fast-growing, and future-focused sectors in the UK.
Headquartered in London, the Veloce brand comprises the industry-leading gaming and racing platform, Veloce Esports, and race-winning outfit, Veloce Racing, currently competing in the renowned Extreme E championship.
As the world’s largest digital racing media network, Veloce has so far attracted over 35 million subscribers and nearly one billion monthly views with a focus on esports, gaming, purpose-driven motorsport, and Web3.
Veloce is partnered with several high-profile teams from across the globe, running multiple gaming and esports team operations, including Mercedes AMG, Ferrari, and Yas Heat. Well-established JV sub-brands, including Lando Norris’ gaming and lifestyle brand Quadrant, make up another key aspect of Veloce’s vast global network.
About GEM Digital Limited
GEM Digital Limited is a digital asset investment firm. Based in The Bahamas, the firm actively sources, structures, and invests in utility tokens listed on over 30 CEXs and DEXs globally.
Global Emerging Markets (“GEM”) is a $3.4 billion, alternative investment group with offices in Paris, New York, and Bahamas. GEM manages a diverse set of investment vehicles focused on emerging markets and has completed over 530 transactions in 72 countries. Each investment vehicle has a different degree of operational control, risk-adjusted return, and liquidity profile. The family of funds and investment vehicles provides GEM and its partners with exposure to Small-cap management Buyouts, Private Investments in Public Equities, and select venture investments.
Contacts
CEO
Rupert Svendsen-Cook
Veloce Media Group
rupert@veloce.gg
Head Of Digital Marketing
Louis Broomfield
Veloce Media Group
louis@veloce.gg
