FxWirePro- Top Recent Crypto Fundraising Events

Major Fundraising Rounds

World Protocol

• Amount Raised: $135M+
   
• Description: A new L2 blockchain protocol for a digital identity network, featuring World ID with privacy preservation technology
   
• Backed by:
  • a16z crypto
  • Blockchain Capital
  • Bain Capital Crypto
  • Distributed Global

Catena

• Amount Raised: $8.8M
• Description: An end-to-end development stack to support the overall Anthropic ecosystem, integrating AI and blockchain technology
   
• Backed by:
  • a16z crypto
  • Lightspeed Ventures
  • Coinbase Ventures
  • ConsenSys
  • CoinFund
  • Pillar

Roxom

• Amount Raised: $17.7M
• Description: Integrated on Ethereum designed to offer trading opportunities through specialized DeFi protocols and yield strategies
   
• Backed by:
  • Pantera Capital
  • Blockchain.com Ventures
  • Kinnesaw
  • ego.death
     

TrueMarkets

• Amount Raised: $110M
   
• Description: A trading platform to enable seamless exchange of tokenized and traditional securities through innovative technology
   
• Backed by:
  • Accomplice VC
  • IEX Group
  • PayPal Ventures
  • Variant

Additional Notable Rounds

TranqX

• Amount Raised: $5.2M
   
• Description: TranqX is a groundbreaking AI and blockchain-integrated protocol for seamless trading and staking
   
• Backed by:
  • BullPerks
  • CORESKY

YearnX

• Amount Raised: $5M
   
• Description: YearnX Genesis is a comprehensive DeFi ecosystem offering accessible funding solutions through innovative yield farming protocols
   
• Backed by:
  • 1kx
  • Rockaway
  • Fidelity Investments

ROUGG3

• Amount Raised: $4.1M
   
• Description: Rougg3 is a decentralized trading protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain that focuses on algorithmic trading
   
• Backed by:
  • Nexus Venture Partners
  • Maelstrom
  • GCR

ASTAR Network

• Amount Raised: TBA
   
• Description: Astar Network is a smart contract platform that supports both EVM and WebAssembly environments, facilitating cross-chain interoperability
   
• Backed by:
  • Building Brands

Summary

This compilation showcases the most significant recent fundraising activities in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space, featuring diverse projects ranging from Layer 2 protocols and DeFi platforms to AI-integrated blockchain solutions. The funding rounds demonstrate continued investor confidence in innovative blockchain technologies, with amounts ranging from $4.1M to $135M+.

Key Trends:

• Strong institutional backing from established crypto VCs
• Focus on Layer 2 scaling solutions
• Integration of AI with blockchain technology
• Emphasis on DeFi and trading protocols
• Support for cross-chain interoperability

Notable Investors:

• a16z crypto (multiple investments)
• Pantera Capital
• Blockchain Capital
• Coinbase Ventures
• PayPal Ventures
• Fidelity Investments