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Do you remember us talking about the growing VC activity on InnMind since the beginning of 2024? Now top media in crypto also noticed it! ✅ VC investments in crypto startups increasing for the first time since March 2022, reaching $ 1 Billion investments in the last quarter (Cointelegraph) ✅ In February 2024, a record 114 Web3 and blockchain projects raised a total of $642.1 million in funding (Incrypted) ✅ The focus of the funds was mainly in the DeFi and blockchain infrastructure development sectors (Incrypted) ✅ The most active investor in February was Foresight Ventures. The fund invested in 9 startups (CryptoRank) ✅ EigenLayer, a restacking protocol, raised the most funds in February ($100 million). The funding was provided by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (Incrypted) And we are sure: at the end of Q1 2024 we'll see many major market reports, reporting even more significant growth in crypto VC activity. 📌 More cryptomarket analytics and insights in InnMind Telegram Channel ➡️ https://t.me/innmind 

📈 📈📈 Venture Capital flowing into the blockchain startup ecosystem surges in Q1 2024 and which is a good sign of growth 📈📈📈 📈 After a series of declines, the crypto and blockchain startup ecosystem experienced a significant surge in venture capital investment in the first quarter of 2024. According to data from Galaxy Research, investors injected $2.49 billion across 603 deals, marking a 29% increase in funding and a 68% rise in deal count from the previous quarter. Factors influencing this uptick include innovations in restaking, modularity, and Bitcoin layer-2 solutions, along with the introduction of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Notably, early-stage startups captured 80% of the invested capital, while later-stage companies faced tougher conditions. Infrastructure emerged as the dominant sector for investment, with the United States leading in both deal count and invested capital. However, fundraising conditions remain challenging due to macroeconomic factors and regulatory uncertainties. This rebound signals recovery in the crypto venture space, although sustained growth will be needed to confirm a trend. Let's keep watching it https://lnkd.in/dktiDpXy https://lnkd.in/dNFNBwqy #web3 #digitalassets

💡**How Token Offering Is Changing Early-Stage Funding Landscape** The line between traditional venture capital and blockchain projects is getting blurred, thanks to token offerings! Leading firms like Andreessen Horowitz and Galaxy Digital have invested $75 million in Blockchain Capital's crypto fund. The intriguing part? The funding did not come from the traditional seed stage or Series A funding, instead, they went for a Security Token Offering (STO). 🚀 But why is this important for start-ups? The capital raised through this innovative method, known as BCAP tokens, is intended for investments in both equity and crypto tokens. This opens an alternate route of fund-raising for businesses, while also boosting investor confidence in digital asset investments and blockchain technology. As a business owner or tech founder, exploring this relatively new method of funding can offer significant funding opportunities. It seems like institutional interest in cryptocurrencies is far from fizzling out. But here's what you need to be aware of - this is not a 'get-rich-quick' scheme. Investing in crypto is inherently risky due to its volatile nature. However, a fund like that of Blockchain Capital provides a safer way to get exposure in the market with its actively managed portfolio encompassing blockchain technology, digital assets, and token sales. So, could token offerings become the new norm for early-stage funding? Does this really indicate a shift in traditional venture capital investment towards more experimental blockchain and crypto-related projects? Let's have a discussion. You can read more about it here https://lnkd.in/gw3EAn2Q #VentureCapital #Blockchain #CryptoFund #StartupFunding #TokenOffering

Static vs Social vs Semantic. The differences between Web 1.0, Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 by Visa 🤑🤑🤑 💸 Founders - raising funds for your web3 startup? 💰 Investors - looking for additional crypto deal flow to invest? 🦄 Connectors - looking to share your deal flow for more VC exposure? ✅ We can help! 🟡 Explore what we can do for blockchain startups & investors via https://bit.ly/3BCc1VD or contact our founder Michael Shlayen directly. 🔵 Crypto Funding is a #web3 #fundraising & growth agency connecting #crypto, #blockchain, #startups to #venturecapital funds VCs.

Crypto & Blockchain Venture Capital – Q1 2024, Galaxy Report The new report from Galaxy shows that we are slowly emerging from crypto VC stagnation! 🚀 ⚡️In Q1 2024, venture capitalists invested $2.49bn (+29% QoQ) into crypto and blockchain-focused companies across 603 deals (+68% QoQ). 🔝 This was the first rise in both capital invested and deal count in 3 quarters. Other report highlights: ☑️ In Q1 2024, about 80% of the capital went to early-stage companies, while 20% went to later stage companies. ☑️ Companies and projects building in the “Infrastructure” category raised the largest share of crypto VC capital in Q1 2024 (24%), led by EigenLayer’s $100m fundraise. What does the trend show? ▶️ Get the answer in InnMind Telegram Channel ▶️ https://t.me/innmind/1604

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Drop, a provider of liquid staking protocol for Interchain assets, has raised $4M in Seed funding. The round was led by CoinFund with participation from CMS Holdings, LLC, ANAGRAM, Interop Ventures, and Cosmostation. https://lnkd.in/djyEMyFJ #Crypto #Cryptocurrencies #Cryptocurrency #Blockchain

Discover the top 8 crypto VC firms shaping the blockchain industry in 2024, including @PanteraCapital and @CoinbaseVentures, as they fuel innovation and startup growth. #CryptoVC #BlockchainInvestment #VentureCapital

↳ Palcoin Leads the Charge as Crypto VC Investment Surges 28% in Q2! The crypto world is buzzing as venture capital (VC) funding surged by 28% in Q2, reaching a massive $3.2 billion. This is a clear signal that the crypto ecosystem isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving. Investors are doubling down on their belief in the potential of blockchain technology and early-stage projects that are shaping the future of finance. At the core of this boom are innovative startups, pushing the boundaries of what crypto and blockchain technology can achieve. VC firms are focusing on early-stage projects, seeing them as the key drivers of the next wave of blockchain adoption and use cases. Palcoin is proud to be at the forefront of this exciting movement. By leveraging the power of blockchain and AI, Palcoin is not just witnessing this growth—we’re actively participating in it. Our mission is to support and invest in tomorrow’s leading crypto companies, helping them build the foundation for a decentralized and innovative future. As the crypto landscape evolves, it’s clear that this new wave of funding will fuel projects that could revolutionize industries ranging from finance and healthcare to supply chain management and beyond. Palcoin is committed to identifying and backing these groundbreaking ventures, ensuring that we’re at the cutting edge of the crypto ecosystem's evolution. Want to be part of this exciting journey? Join the Palcoin community today and discover how we’re driving innovation and growth in the crypto space. 🚀 #CryptoVC #Blockchain #Palcoin #AI #Investment

This week, four Swiss startups have successfully raised more than CHF 28 million from investors, both local and international, proving that growth capital is well within reach for companies in Switzerland. If you want to stay up to date, subscribe to the Venturelab Startup Funding newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dF8a7Tpt Meet this week’s successful startups: Brighty App raised USD 9 million to expand its crypto-integrated digital banking platform in Europe and the UK. inyova AG secured CHF 7.5 million to scale impact investing and expand sustainable financial solutions. Schuman Financial raised EUR 7 million to launch EURØP, a euro-pegged stablecoin compliant with MiCA. Haven1 secured USD 4.6 million to redefine DeFi and tokenized assets with a secure blockchain. Check also the Swiss Venture Insights Q3 Report: https://lnkd.in/d6CVvpj #SwissStartups #Fundraising