Third Time Entertainment is pleased to announce the completion of a $1.5 million growth round led by Blue Exotic Capital Partners.
This new capital infusion has strategically been raised with a core mission of accelerating product development, global product expansion, and player acquisition, setting the stage for an ambitious 2025 growth plan.
With Photo Finish™ already recognized as a household name in Solana gaming, this new funding sets the stage for broader expansion and cements its status as the world’s premier real-money virtual horse racing and wagering platform.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Blue Exotic as a strategic partner,” said Ian Cummings, Founder and CEO of Third Time. “Their shared passion for Photo Finish™ LIVE and commitment to pushing the boundaries of Web3 gaming make them an ideal collaborator. With this funding, we’re propelling our mission to bring real-money virtual horse racing to players worldwide, fueled by mobile expansion, simulcast off-track wagering, and other exciting innovations on the horizon.”
Andrew Drummond, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Blue Exotic Capital Partners, described why his firm decided to support and invest in Third Time:
“We are thrilled to join the Third Time family at an even deeper level than ever before. As players of the game since Day 1 and the operators of Blue Elder Racing, we have long been passionate about Photo Finish™ LIVE.”
“The potential we see for the platform and the company represents a tremendous opportunity for ourselves, our investors, and teammates at Third Time. We have unwavering conviction that Ian and his team are poised to execute their vision at the highest level.”
Third Time has specifically earmarked this round of funds to be strategically allocated to accelerate player acquisition, increase global presence, and strengthen the ecosystem around the game utility token, $CROWN.
Welcome to the Third Time Entertainment family, Blue Exotic Capital Partners!
About Third Time Entertainment
Established in 2015, Third Time Entertainment is a pioneering game development studio based in Orlando, FL, known for its involvement in the Web3 gaming revolution. In April 2023, the studio launched its eagerly anticipated blockchain virtual horse racing game, Photo Finish LIVE, including a proud partnership with the one and only Kentucky Derby. The founders of Third Time have over 45 years of combined experience in the gaming industry, with senior leadership roles at prominent companies like Electronic Arts (EA), Zynga, Glu Mobile, and FanDuel. They have led teams that created well-known games such as Madden NFL, NCAA Football, Tiger Woods Golf, and NASCAR experiences under EA Sports. Third Time’s debut mobile game, Photo Finish Horse Racing, achieved great success with 14 million downloads since its 2015 launch. In 2018, they released the acclaimed Horse Racing Manager game.
About Photo Finish™ LIVE
Led by Ian Cummings, the former Creative Director of EA Sports Madden NFL, Photo Finish™ LIVE is the world’s foremost real-money virtual horse racing game, combining the excitement of traditional horse racing with cutting-edge Solana blockchain technology. Developed by Third Time Entertainment, the game empowers players to own, race, breed, and wager on virtual horses for real money stakes. Since its launch in 2023, Photo Finish™ LIVE players have earned over $40 million in real money rewards. As an official gaming partner of the Kentucky Derby, Photo Finish™ LIVE delivers an unparalleled virtual horse racing experience.
About Blue Exotic Capital Partners
Blue Exotic Capital Partners, a boutique investment firm founded in 2019, seeks to aid sophisticated investors in diversifying their interests through uncorrelated investment opportunities. The management team has a deep cryptography, Web3, cybersecurity, and technology monetization background. Blue Exotic maintains an interest in bitcoin mining facilities, thoroughbred racehorses, and energy production facilities throughout the Southeastern United States.
To learn more about Photo Finish™ LIVE or to get started with real-money racing, visit https://photofinish.live
