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Snowfro, the alias of Erick Calderon, operates Art Blocks, a leading platform for curated generative art projects. The company provides a unique on-chain system where each art piece is created algorithmically at the moment of purchase, leveraging a specific blockchain seed to determine its final, unique output. This technical approach allows for a dynamic and decentralized method of producing digital art, fostering a new paradigm for both artistic creation and collection within the digital realm.
Erick Calderon, a recognized artist, entrepreneur, and technology enthusiast, founded Art Blocks based on the insight that generative art could be elevated and secured through blockchain technology. His vision was to create a structured environment where programmable art could be minted as non-fungible tokens, ensuring provenance and scarcity. Calderon's background in both creative and technical fields enabled him to bridge these disciplines, establishing a pioneering platform for this emergent art form.
Art Blocks caters to a global community of digital art collectors and generative artists, uniting them through its innovative platform. The company's long-term vision is to champion and advance generative digital art as a significant and respected form of artistic expression, continually highlighting exceptional projects that showcase the potential of creative coding and blockchain integration. It aims to be the definitive ecosystem for discovering, collecting, and experiencing this evolving medium.
Snowfro has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $56.0M Series B in Ready Player Me in August 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2022 | Ready Player Me | $56.0M Series B | Jonathan LAI | Andreessen Horowitz, Balderton Capital, Catapult Capital, Coelius Capital, Crowberry Capital, Flex Capital, Force Over Mass Capital, Gamegroove Capital, Geek Ventures, Goat Capital, Inovia Capital, Jude Gomila Rolling Fund, Maki.vc, MSD Capital, Northside Ventures, Play Ventures, Preston Werner Ventures, Presto Ventures, Quiet Capital, Spring Capital, Sunset Ventures, Uncork Capital, Vibe Capital, Weekend Fund, Y Combinator, Anton Gauffin, Artur Sychov, Brian Corrigan, ED Baker, Errol Damelin, Hubert Thieblot, Ilya Golubovich, Immad Akhund, Jacob DE Geer, Kaarel Kotkas, Kevin Hart, Kevin LIN, Kirill Makharinsky, Mark Cuban, Michael Staton, Omid Ashtari, Peter Vesterbacka, Riccardo Zacconi, Roger Dickey, Sebastian Knutsson, Sebastien Borget, David Baszucki, Justin KAN, Punk6529, Robin Chan, Collab+Currency, D'Amelio Family, Endeavor, Hartbeat Ventures, Konvoy Ventures, Plural, Taavet+Sten |