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Yuga Labs

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Rocket Ship Rating: 97 out of 100

Yuga Labs is shaping crypto through storytelling, experiences, and community.

  • Crypto & blockchain
  • Media, entertainment & gaming
  • Crypto web3
Status
Operatingas of 2026-09-23
Business model
B2C
Legal name
Yuga Labs, Inc.
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Record updated 28 September 2026

About

That idea became the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), launched in April 2021. Each of the 10,000 NFTs wasn't just art — it was a membership pass to a digital club with real-world energy.

Funding snapshot

Total raised
$424MSEC form D sum, as of 2026-09-28Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest round
Round, $424M2022-03-07

Funding rounds

Round, 2022
$424M2022-03-07, SEC form D sold, 47 investors
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