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Avatar technology company Genies has a "war chest" that will not only help it stay independent but also could fuel acquisitions over the next year, CEO Akash Nigam tells Axios.
Why it matters: As more attention goes to the metaverse, big-tech companies are building their own systems and buying startups — Alphabet recently acquired digital avatar startup Alter. But Genies is betting it could be an acquirer rather than an acquisition.