Second Life Creator Raises $11m in Funding

The creator of the unique MMO Second life, Linden Labs has announced that it has raised $11 million in funding.

The latest round of financing was led by Globespan Capital Partners with the help of Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com

“When I first discovered Second Life, I was immediately impressed by the sophistication of this virtual world, especially the existence of a fully functioning, thriving economy,” said Jonathan Seelig, managing director at Globespan Capital Partners. “I look forward to being a part of its future growth.”

“Linden Lab CEO Philip Rosedale stated that Second Life has over 165,000 virtual residents, with an economy worth over $60 million a year. Rosedale anticipates that the title, which still remains fairly niche, is will become more mainstream and global in the coming years.”

“The support of Globespan confirms what everyone who has experienced Second Life knows — the metaverse has arrived, and is growing quickly,” he said.
The creator of the unique MMO Second life, Linden Labs has announced that it has raised $11 million in funding.

The latest round of financing was led by Globespan Capital Partners with the help of Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com

“When I first discovered Second Life, I was immediately impressed by the sophistication of this virtual world, especially the existence of a fully functioning, thriving economy,” said Jonathan Seelig, managing director at Globespan Capital Partners. “I look forward to being a part of its future growth.”

“Linden Lab CEO Philip Rosedale stated that Second Life has over 165,000 virtual residents, with an economy worth over $60 million a year. Rosedale anticipates that the title, which still remains fairly niche, is will become more mainstream and global in the coming years.”

“The support of Globespan confirms what everyone who has experienced Second Life knows — the metaverse has arrived, and is growing quickly,” he said.