Venture Capital
DeFi Portfolio Tracking Firm DeBank Raises $25M in Round Led by Sequoia China
The latest funding brings DeBank’s valuation to $200 million, according to the firm.
Venture Capital Perspective on Crypto in 2022
Chen Li, CEO of Venture Capital firm Youbi Capital, provides his insights on the current and future state of the crypto market. Li discusses the potential of newer layer 1 blockchain projects like Avalanche, Polygon, and Terra, and bitcoin’s influence on the value of other altcoins. Plus, his take on the future of China’s cryptocurrency ecosystem and Jack Dorsey’s recent Twitter statements against Web 3.
Gear Technologies Raises $12M to Boost Smart-Contract Development on Polkadot
Polkadot founder Gavin Wood and Three Arrows Capital were among those investing.
Stocktwits to Boost Crypto Coverage Following $30M Funding
The social media platform for traders and investors says it will provide better crypto pricing feeds, information and context.
Ethereum Privacy Startup Aztec Raises $17M in Paradigm-Led Series A
In addition to developer grants, Aztec said it will use the funds to push for legal clarity on private crypto transactions.
Solana Ventures Looks to Boost Web 3 Gaming With Launch of $150M Fund
The initiative tops an earlier $100 million fund raised with FTX and Lightspeed in November.
Assembly Blockchain Receives $100M Investment From VCs, Crypto Market-Maker: Report
The Assembly network will launch next year with its own token.
Crypto VC Chiron Raises $50M to Invest in Terra Ecosystem as LUNA Stays Hot
The fund is the latest cash influx into promising DeFi and Web 3 gaming projects from institutional investors.
VCs in Talks to Invest $50M–$150M in Polygon: Report
Investors like Sequoia Capital India and Steadview Capital are eyeing an investment in the Ethereum layer 2.
Crypto Investment Firm Maven 11 Capital Closes $120M Fund
The company’s second crypto fund will focus on DeFi and Web 3 applications.
