AMP Global

What they do:

TBTM Studios (powered by AMP Global Technologies) is building the world’s first blockchain-based Media Fintech, turning Culture into Currency by rewarding fans & compensating creators for building communities around great content. Launched by an Ivy League team of Google, LinkedIn alumni, and Emmy, Golden Globe, and Oscar-winning executives, AMP Global has developed a Digital Media platform that helps content producers build a direct relationship with their audience. Their interactive mobile solution combines TV-quality content with the interactivity of Social Media so creators can build a direct relationship with their top fans.

Why we invested:

AMP Global provides the large pool of talented artists on the African continent with a platform that provides them with

·       Foundational support systems that enable them to reach audiences,

·       Monetisation mechanisms and

·       Exposure to international opportunities through the AMP Global produced “Take Back The Mic”

The Founder:

Derrick Ashong has experience in the entertainment industry, working with large production houses and some of the largest names in Entertainment. He was a host on Oprah Radio, hosting the “Derrick Ashong Experience” and was also a host on Al Jazeera’s “The Stream”. Prior to founding AMP Global, he created “Take Back the Mic: World Cup of Hip Hop” which was nominated to the Emmy’s twice.  

Active in:

Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East and Asia