Crypto Investment Surge: $118.5M Raised in 19 Rounds, DeFi and GameFi Lead the Way!
Last week, the crypto investment landscape saw a significant uptick, with a total of $118.50M raised across 19 rounds. This marks a remarkable increase of 72.39% in funds raised and a 137.50% rise in rounds compared to the previous week.
Most Active Investors
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) led the charge, participating in 4 rounds, focusing on categories like GameFi and Blockchain Services. Their diverse strategy showcases their commitment to shaping the future of crypto.
Robot Ventures was also active, engaging in 3 rounds with a sharp focus on DeFi, indicating strong belief in decentralized finance's potential.
Blockchain Founders Fund matched Robot Ventures with 3 rounds, also emphasizing DeFi and Blockchain Services, further solidifying their investment strategy in these high-growth areas.
Most Interesting Categories
DeFi emerged as the top category, raising $54.35M in 6 rounds, a significant jump from $38.80M in 3 rounds last week. This surge reflects the ongoing evolution and demand for decentralized financial solutions.
Blockchain Service followed closely, securing $37.10M across 7 rounds, up from $21.00M in 2 rounds last week, showcasing the growing need for infrastructure in the crypto space.
GameFi rounded out the top categories with $16.55M in 4 rounds, a notable increase from $6.00M in 1 round last week, highlighting the rising popularity of gaming in the blockchain ecosystem.
Biggest Rounds
Huma Finance, DeFi with $38.00M raised from TIBAS Ventures and others. Huma offers income-backed lending, connecting borrowers with global investors on-chain, while providing credit facilities like revolving lines and receivable factoring.
Fuse, Blockchain Service with $12.00M raised from Anatoly Yakovenko, Multicoin Capital. Fuse creates a decentralized renewable energy network, enabling power trading and retail through its subsidiary, while launching Project Zero for renewable energy solutions.
PIN AI, Blockchain Service with $10.00M raised from J17 Capital and others. PIN AI is building an open platform for personal AI, allowing users to create and customize AI models to meet their specific needs, democratizing access to AI tools.
Castile, GameFi with $8.00M raised from Matr1x, Leland Ventures, and others. Castile is an AAA-quality rogue-like idle card RPG set in a fantasy Cthulhu world, featuring a "Play and Trade" model that enhances player engagement and sustainability.
DRiP, NFT with $8.00M raised from 6th Man Ventures and others. The DRiP platform on Solana allows creators to distribute digital collectibles directly to fans, utilizing micropayments for fairer monetization and enhancing creator revenue retention.
