Mega Matrix Inc. signs MoU with 9Yards Cinema Production to establish a $100m investment fund
Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE American: MPU) today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with 9Yards Cinema Production (“9Yards Cinema Production”), a subsidiary of 9Yards Communications (“9Yards”), a fully integrated marketing and media agency headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to jointly establish an investment fund focused on the development of global short drama and pan-entertainment sector.
9Yards, part of NG9 Holding, is a 150-member agency and creative powerhouse, headquartered in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, and home to some of the world’s best creative talents in the fields of advertising, public relations, digital, events, and multimedia production. NG9 Holding is a diversified holding company with interests across multiple industry sectors, including tourism and hospitality, energy, real estate, AI, aviation, alternative investments, technology, and healthcare.
The MOU provides for a joint-venture for the purpose of establishing a USD100 million investment fund that aims to support acquisitions, capture global investment opportunities, and promote the development of the pan-entertainment sector, including short dramas production and distribution network worldwide.
The proposed joint venture will establish a wholly owned company to serve as the general partner to manage the investment fund, overseeing the execution and production of the fund’s investments, and ensuring the successful implementation and progress of the partnership.
“The signing of this MOU with 9Yards Cinema Productions is a significant milestone in our mission to expand globally and tap into the immense potential and talent in new global markets. Together, we aim to fuel the growth of the short drama and pan-entertainment sector, creating impactful content that resonates with audiences worldwide,” said Yucheng Hu, CEO of Mega Matrix Inc.
Commenting on today’s announcement, Group CEO of 9Yards, Hussam Almulhem, said: “This partnership with Mega Matrix Inc. represents a bold and transformative step for the MENA region’s entertainment industry, and is in line with the wider economic diversification efforts of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. By combining our local expertise and creative excellence with Mega Matrix’s innovative vision, this US$100 million investment fund will pave the way for a new era of cinematic storytelling and pan-entertainment, both in the region and globally.”
This strategic collaboration between MPU and 9Yards marks a joint commitment to exploring new business opportunities and driving innovation and growth within the region’s burgeoning cinematic and film production sector. The joint venture will provide MPU with significant market insights and business growth potential, while enhancing its influence and competitiveness as well as representing a key step in its global expansion strategy.
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