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Pokemon GO game developer Niantic raises $300 mn from Coatue

Pokemon GO game developer Niantic has raised $300 million from global investment manager Coatue at a valuation of $9 billion.
Dollar spending on technologyNiantic will use the funds to invest in current games and new apps, expand the Lightship developer platform, and build out its vision for the Real-World Metaverse.

“We’re building a future where the real world is overlaid with digital creations, entertainment and information, making it more magical, fun and informative,” said John Hanke, Niantic’s Founder and CEO.

Earlier this month, Niantic launched the Lightship platform, enabling developers to realise their visions for augmented reality and the Real-World Metaverse.

The Lightship Platform is the foundation for Niantic’s own products, built on years of experience developing and running titles such as Ingress Prime and Pokemon GO.

Tens of millions of people play Niantic’s games each month, including Pokemon GO and Ingress.

Last month, Niantic and Nintendo launched Pikmin Bloom, a smartphone app designed to bring a little joy to everyday journeys on foot.

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