FantaGoal

FantaGoal is a Web3 gaming platform focused on the football (soccer) market, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The company operates as an online fantasy sports platform that integrates AI, team simulation management, and blockchain technology. Its stated mission is to create a large, integrated football ecosystem by combining the sport's communities, clubs, and fans with Web3 technologies.

The platform enables users to build and manage virtual football teams, with gameplay blending elements from major tournaments like the Euro Cup and Copa America with fantasy sports. A core feature is the use of unique player NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), which users can collect, upgrade, and use to compete in various game modes such as Player vs. Environment (PVE) and Player vs. Player (PVP) to earn rewards. The platform also incorporates an AI assistant to help with lineup decisions and features a one-stop custody wallet designed to simplify the transition for traditional Web2 users into the Web3 gaming space. A distinct offering includes the ability for users to invest in virtual plots of the in-game football field, earning rewards based on real-world player actions during live matches.

FantaGoal secured $3 million in a funding round in May 2024 from investors including IDG Capital, KuCoin Ventures, Chain Capital, and OptaJoe. This investment is aimed at building out its Web3-connected soccer ecosystem. The business model appears to be centered on its GameFi economy, which includes the purchase of player NFTs and participation in paid contests using the platform's tokens, alongside a unique economic model designed for long-term sustainability.

Keywords: Web3 gaming, fantasy football, football simulation, blockchain gaming, NFTs, GameFi, play-to-earn, online gaming, digital collectibles, crypto gaming, AI in gaming, sports metaverse, virtual sports, team management game, PVE, PVP, FGC token, custody wallet, Euro Cup gaming, Copa America gaming