> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://denze.gitbook.io/pixel-vault/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://denze.gitbook.io/pixel-vault/learn/history.md).

# History

Learn about Pixel Vault's origin story and the key developments so far.

This section will take you through the key developments of Pixel Vault's history & the key partnerships they've landed.

**Timeline:**

* **May 2021:** Pixel Vault launches [PUNKS Comic #1](/pixel-vault/learn/ecosystem/punks/punks-comic.md), their genesis NFT collection. For the backstory, check out [Pixel Vault's Origin Story](/pixel-vault/learn/history/pv-origins.md)
* **October 2021:** Pixel Vault signs with [William Morris Endeavor (WME)](/pixel-vault/learn/history/partners/wme.md)
* **November 2021:** Pixel Vault partners with [adidas](/pixel-vault/learn/history/partners/adidas.md)
* **February 2022**: Pixel Vault completes [separation from Beanie](/pixel-vault/learn/history/beanie.md) and raises $100m funding from [Velvet Sea Ventures & O1 Advisors](/pixel-vault/learn/history/partners/vsv-01a.md)
* **May 2022:** During VeeCon, Pixel Vault announces partnerships with [Blur Studio](/pixel-vault/learn/history/partners/blur-studio.md), [Major League Baseball (MLB)](/pixel-vault/learn/history/partners/mlb.md) & [Dana White + his family](/pixel-vault/learn/history/partners/dana-white.md)