# History

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