Netflix acquires the metaverse identity platform Ready Player Me, supported by a16z

Streaming service giant Netflix has announced the acquisition of the metaverse identity platform Ready Player Me, which is backed by a16z. The specific acquisition amount and terms have not been disclosed. It is reported that Ready Player Me will cease operations on January 31, 2026, and all team members will be integrated into Netflix.

According to previous reports, Ready Player Me has raised approximately $72 million in investments, with several industry notable figures such as Roblox co-founder David Baszucki, Twitch co-founder Justin Kan, and GitHub co-founder Tom Preston-Werner being investors in the company.