Posted 8/29/2023, 1:01:07 PM

MoonPay launches venture arm to invest in web3 infra, gaming and fintech

MoonPay has launched MoonPay Ventures, an investment arm that will focus on early-stage startups in web3, gaming, and adjacent fintech categories, with investments ranging from $100,000 to $1 million.

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