Forkast, a blockchain-focused multimedia platform, announced it has raised US$1.7 million in its seed round from AMTD Group, Fenbushi Capital, and Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund.

Animoca Brands, Longling Capital, CMCC Global, Sora Ventures, and Loma Ventures, as well as Don Tapscott, co-founder of the Blockchain Research Institute, also participated in the funding round.

Forkast co-founders Angie Lau and Sarah Chang / Photo credit: Forkast