Crypto Fundraising weekly
Dates: 01 – 07, Dec 2024

This week's biggest funding round

Public com raised $135M in a Series D funding round from Accel*.

Public.com is an investment platform that offers commission-free trading across various asset classes, including stocks, ETFs, options, cryptocurrencies, and alternative assets like fine art and collectibles. It features a social community where users can share portfolios and insights, enhancing collaborative investing. Public.com does not accept payment for order flow, opting instead for direct routing of orders to exchanges to ensure transparent trade execution. The platform provides educational resources and thematic investment options, catering to both novice and experienced investors. 

Pre-seed and Seed investment rounds

Sekai raised $3M in a Seed funding round from Hashed*, a16z Crypto Startup Accelerator (CSX), Azuki, Orange DAO, Zypsy.

Sekai is a storytelling platform that enables users to craft concise, impactful narratives using a versatile four-panel format. It offers a modular approach where characters, locations, and sounds serve as individual assets—referred to as “story assets”—that can be created, owned, and shared by users. Sekai partners with Story Protocol to facilitate the seamless creation, remixing, and monetization of intellectual property across various mediums and platforms.

Earos raised $10M in a Pre-seed funding round from Lemon Ltd.*.

Earos is a initiative aimed at creating a fairer, more efficient, and sustainable future by building a digital twin of the Earth, moderated by AI Agents. By combining Generative AI, digital twin technology, and renewable solutions, Earos bridges virtual and physical worlds to solve real-world problems. It focuses on universal access to AI, efficient human workflows, and sustainable development, enabling anyone to train, validate, and utilize AI Agents within a decentralized ecosystem. Earos envisions a future where digital and physical spaces interconnect, driving innovation and equity across industries and communities.

Scrypted raised $1.5M in a Pre-seed funding round from PTC Crypto (Palm Tree Crew)*, a16z Crypto Startup Accelerator (CSX).

Scrypted develops decentralized autonomous agents and AI-driven games. Projects include ArtemisML, a generative AI game platform, and Inori Network, an AI resource coordination layer. With a focus on blockchain and autonomous systems, Scrypted aims to innovate digital life and gaming.

Fiamma raised $4M in a Seed funding round from Lightspeed Faction*, L2 Iterative Ventures (L2IV)*, BOB, Astera Ventures, Contribution Capital, Sats Ventures, Chapter One, FounderHeads VC, Daedalus.

Fiamma is a verification network specializing in zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs, designed to enable secure, decentralized, and cost-efficient blockchain integration. Leveraging Bitcoin’s cryptoeconomic and network security via Babylon and BitVM2, Fiamma introduces ZK capabilities to Bitcoin while supporting ZK use cases on Ethereum and other ecosystems. Its infrastructure includes the Fiamma Layer, a ZK verification layer, and the Fiamma Bridge, enabling trustless bridging and interoperability. Fiamma empowers Bitcoin holders to earn yields and access DeFi, establishing critical infrastructure for a decentralized internet and finance.

DeFi App raised $2M in a Seed funding round from Mechanism Capital*, Selini Capital, North Rock Digital.

DeFi App is a decentralized SuperApp simplifying DeFi trading with full self-custody of assets. It enables instant, gas-free, one-click cross-chain swaps, decentralized derivatives trading, and yield opportunities without the need for bridges or KYC checks. By using “full-chain abstraction” and biometric security, DeFi App ensures a user-friendly experience for both crypto newcomers and experts. Accessible across multiple blockchains and devices, it combines CeFi and DeFi into a seamless platform that empowers users to trade, swap, and manage their digital assets efficiently.

OpenPad raised $2M in a Seed funding round from Basics Capital*, Protein Capital, Spicy Capital, Green Arrow Ventures, VivaTech Ventures, Brinc, Avalon Wealth Club, Boba Network, Coinbold, TechFarm.

OpenPad is an AI-driven decentralized launchpad that leverages artificial intelligence to provide data-backed investment strategies for Web3 projects. It offers a comprehensive platform for launching decentralized and fixed token pools, facilitating secure and regulatory-compliant fundraising across multiple blockchain ecosystems, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, zkSync, SEI, Arbitrum, and Base. OpenPad’s AI analytics portal and AI assistant, OPAL, enhance user experience by providing personalized investment insights and streamlined trading through natural language interactions.

GAIB raised $5M in a Pre-seed funding round from Hack VC*, Lightspeed Faction*, Hashed*, The Spartan Group, Animoca Brands, MH Ventures, Near Foundation, Aethir.

GAIB is building the economic layer for the AI and compute future by financializing and tokenizing enterprise-grade GPUs. GAIB transforms GPUs into a new commodity asset class, enabling investors to own a share of the AI revolution. Backed by real AI-generated cash flows, GAIB addresses the rising demand for high-performance computing by reimagining the financing, trading, and utilization of GPUs, creating a decentralized and vibrant economy for compute resources.

SuperFi Labs raised undisclosed amount in a Seed funding round from Generative Ventures.

SuperFi Labs is a DeFi innovation lab focused on creating next-generation on-chain consumer products that bridge Web 2.0 systems with Web 3.0 innovations. By offering asset-side Real World Asset (RWA) products and funding-side DeFi solutions, SuperFi aims to onboard the next million users into decentralized finance. Its projects include Sake Finance, a liquidity protocol on Soneium, and AgentFi, a platform utilizing intelligent on-chain agents. Additionally, SuperFi is developing an RWA platform in collaboration with Linklogis, enhancing access to decentralized supply chain finance.

LSP Finance raised $1M in a Pre-seed funding round from Cryptogram Venture (CGV), WAGMI Ventures, K24 Ventures, CatcherVC, XLink Labs, Landscape Capital.

LSP Finance is an asset issuance protocol dedicated to creating interest-bearing and tradable solutions for assets like Proof-of-Stake (PoS) node shares, alpha project shares, and beta tokens. The platform aims to transform stagnant capital into liquid opportunities, enhancing the economic vitality of sovereign blockchain ecosystems. LSP Finance offers flexible staking, lending, and restaking across multiple chains, enabling dynamic, multi-chain asset management. Users and node operators can enhance liquidity and access high-yield opportunities, with average annual percentage rates (APR) around 30%.

Other investment rounds

Interlace raised $10M in a Series B  funding round from BitRock Capital*, Robinhood.

Interlace is an enterprise-level fund management platform that unifies money management for businesses by offering fast global payments, a 5.32% yield treasury, direct spending crypto cards, and seamless on/off ramping, all from FDIC-insured accounts. Operating in strict compliance with global regulations, Interlace holds the highest security certification in the international card payment industry, PCI-DSS Level-1, and is licensed in the United States, Hong Kong, and Lithuania.

Suilend raised $6M in a  funding round from Robot Ventures*, Delphi Ventures, Big Brain Holdings, Figment Capital, Alliance DAO (ex DeFi Alliance), Mechanism Capital, Bodhi Ventures, Karatage, Comma3 Ventures, Mysten Labs, Starkiller Capital, Quantstamp, Side Door Ventures, Nonce Classic, Balaji Srinivasan, Will Price, DCF God, Zhuoxun Yin, MrBlock, Ambush Capital.

Suilend is a decentralized money market platform on the Sui blockchain, enabling users to lend and borrow cryptocurrency assets. Designed for scalability and developer accessibility, Suilend offers incentives to participants while leveraging Sui’s high-performance infrastructure for efficient DeFi operations.

Holyheld raised undisclosed amount in a  funding round from Toyota Ventures, TempleDAO, Tomahawk VC, Prismatic Capital, Zee Prime Capital, P2 Ventures (Polygon Ventures), Kosmos Ventures, Moonlanding Ventures.

Holyheld is a Swiss-based crypto payments startup offering a Web3 debit card that enables direct spending of digital assets for everyday purchases. Integrated with self-custody wallets, it supports multiple blockchain networks and over 40 ERC-20 tokens. Holyheld’s Blockchain Reconciliation and Remittance Record (BRRR) protocol bridges digital and traditional finance, empowering users to leverage crypto for real-world transactions.

Gevulot raised undisclosed amount in a  funding round from Alchemy Ventures, Starkware, Gelato.

Gevulot is a Layer 1 blockchain focused on zero-knowledge proofs, providing a platform for deploying proof systems as on-chain programs. It stands out by utilizing ZK proofs to enhance privacy, scalability, and compatibility, with a unique approach where blocks primarily consist of proofs rather than conventional smart contract state transitions. Gevulot's developer-focused network (devnet) enables the deployment of prover or verifier programs on-chain, offering a low-lift and simple experience for users interested in the innovative applications of zero-knowledge proofs.

Spexi raised $11.5M in a Series A  funding round from Blockchange Ventures*, Moonshots Capital, Protocol Labs.

Spexi leverages drones and blockchain to provide ultra-high-resolution Earth imagery, 900x more detailed than satellites. Through a “fly-to-earn” model, drone pilots collect data across standardized zones, enabling industries like emergency response and infrastructure to access detailed visuals for decision-making. With a user-friendly app, Spexi democratizes aerial data collection, bridging advanced drone tech and real-world applications.

Prosper raised undisclosed amount in a Strategic  funding round from Metalpha, Waterdrip Capital, BIT Mining (BTCM), Satoshi Protocol.

Prosper is a decentralized protocol bridging Bitcoin mining to the blockchain by providing hashrate-backed tokens ($PROS) representing live Bitcoin mining power. Through a community-driven foundation, Prosper directly owns and manages institutional-grade mining hardware, rewarding token holders with Bitcoin production at cost. Users can stake $PROS, earn Bitcoin rewards, and participate in governance to influence protocol development. Prosper’s mission is to integrate Bitcoin hashrate with Web3, supporting long-term ecosystem growth.

Torram raised undisclosed amount in a  funding round from Blockchain Founders Fund (BFF), Draper Associates, BoostVC, Side Door Ventures, MH Ventures.

Torram is developing a decentralized, Bitcoin-native oracle and indexer network, enhanced by AI, to facilitate institutional-grade decentralized finance (DeFi) directly on the Bitcoin blockchain. This infrastructure enables secure, scalable financial applications, including real-world asset tokenization and access to global liquidity, bridging traditional finance with DeFi on Bitcoin.

SuperFi Labs raised $2.5M in a Series A  funding round from Linklogis*, SNZ Holding, Taiko, ByteTrade Lab.

SuperFi Labs is a DeFi innovation lab focused on creating next-generation on-chain consumer products that bridge Web 2.0 systems with Web 3.0 innovations. By offering asset-side Real World Asset (RWA) products and funding-side DeFi solutions, SuperFi aims to onboard the next million users into decentralized finance. Its projects include Sake Finance, a liquidity protocol on Soneium, and AgentFi, a platform utilizing intelligent on-chain agents. Additionally, SuperFi is developing an RWA platform in collaboration with Linklogis, enhancing access to decentralized supply chain finance.

Midas raised $5M in a Grants  funding round from Oasis.

Midas is an asset tokenization platform bringing exposure to institutional-grade assets on-chain.

The Binary Holdings raised $5M in a  funding round from ABO Digital.

The Binary Holdings (TBH) provides Web3 infrastructure tailored for telecommunications and banking in emerging markets, particularly Southeast Asia, serving over 40 million users. Its Layer 2 solution, The Binary Network, leverages Optimism’s OP Stack to ensure scalability, low costs, and high performance. The $BNRY token powers network gas, transactions, and user rewards within the ecosystem.

STAT raised undisclosed amount in a  funding round from Hashed, Presto Labs.

STAT is a social trading platform that leverages blockchain technology to provide transparent, real-time access to top traders’ portfolios and trading histories. In collaboration with BloomingBit, a leading South Korean virtual asset investment information platform, STAT offers innovative services like the ‘Top Trader NFT Drops,’ allowing users to subscribe to expert traders’ real-time portfolios through unique NFTs. STAT’s platform caters to both individual and institutional investors, delivering tailored solutions to address information uncertainty in the digital asset market. 

Union Labs raised $12M in a Series A  funding round from gumi Cryptos Capital (gCC)*, LongHash Ventures*, Borderless Capital, Eterna Capital.

Union Labs is a blockchain interoperability developer creating a cross-chain bridge using zero-knowledge proofs. The Union network serves as an efficient zero-knowledge infrastructure layer for various applications, including message passing, asset transfers, NFTs, and DeFi. It prioritizes speed, security, future-proofing, and user-friendliness with a high-level API for developers.

Anzen raised $3M in a Public sale  funding round from .

Anzen is a decentralized platform offering access to USDz, a digital token backed by a diversified portfolio of private credit assets, ensuring stability even during cryptocurrency market volatility. Through rigorous underwriting and KYC-compliant investors, Anzen secures cash-flowing assets, allowing USDz holders to earn sustainable rewards by staking their tokens to obtain sUSDz. This platform provides a stable, real-world asset-backed yield, unaffected by cryptocurrency market fluctuations, aiming to achieve significant total value locked (TVL) with a robust, on-chain, scalable financial system.

Redbelly Network raised $600K in a Public sale  funding round from .

Redbelly Network is a blockchain platform specializing in compliant tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), enabling asset issuers to create on-chain structured financial products. Utilizing its patented Democratic Byzantine Fault Tolerant (DBFT) consensus mechanism, Redbelly ensures security, scalability, and instant transaction finality. The network supports various asset classes, including private equity and carbon credits, facilitating seamless transfer and ownership through blockchain technology.

Tokenproof raised undisclosed amount in a M&A  funding round from Yuga Labs.

Tokenproof is NFT security startup that lets owners enjoy the benefits of their NFTs without putting them at risk, while also making it easy for companies to leverage tokens as an extension of their brand. Tokenproof is a platform that enables users to securely prove ownership of their digital assets, such as NFTs, without exposing their wallets. By binding a user’s wallet to their mobile device through a verifiable credential, Tokenproof facilitates safe authentication for both online and real-world events. This approach allows brands to create token-gated experiences, offering exclusive access to events, content, and products for token holders. The platform supports various blockchains and provides tools for brands to engage with their audiences in innovative ways.

Ancient8 raised $1.2M in a Grants  funding round from Optimism Foundation.

Ethereum L2 for Gaming using OP Stack, part of Optimism Superchain

BLIFE Protocol raised $7M in a  funding round from UTXO Management*, Bitcoin Frontier Fund, NewTribe Capital, Cypher Capital, PG Capital, Digital Consensus Fund, OIG Capital (Oracles Investment Group), Animoca Brands, GameFi Ventures, Animoca Ventures, Brian Rose, Citizen Capital Fund, Aspen Digital, B2C2, GSR Ventures, Delta Blockchain Fund, G20 Group.

BLIFE is a decentralized ecosystem protocol built on the Bitcoin blockchain, aiming to integrate Web3 applications and cultural experiences. It offers BLIFE.ID, a digital identity system connecting Bitcoin wallets and securing exclusive .BLIFE names, enabling access to decentralized apps, social networks, and marketplaces. The ecosystem is powered by the $BLIFE token, facilitating transactions and interactions across various digital platforms.

Brighty raised $10M in a  funding round from Futurecraft Ventures.

Brighty is a comprehensive financial app that bridges traditional banking with the crypto economy, enabling users to manage, exchange, and grow both fiat and digital assets seamlessly. It offers features such as AI-driven investment strategies, crypto earning vaults with up to 10% APY, and Brighty Visa cards that provide up to 5% APY on stablecoin balances linked to the card. Users can open IBAN accounts, perform instant currency conversions, and access a user-friendly interface for efficient financial management.

Dechat raised $1M in a  funding round from Mindspace Solutions.

DeChat is an open, secure Web3 communications protocol that facilitates decentralized user interactions. It enables users to chat, discover, and transact digital assets seamlessly within and across applications. Designed to be as user-friendly as mainstream messaging apps like WhatsApp, DeChat leverages blockchain technology to ensure privacy and security. Features include encrypted group communications, push notifications, and decentralized ID systems, supporting various media types such as text, files, images, voice messages, and videos.

Shutdown raised undisclosed amount in a  funding round from Connectico Capital.

Shutdown is a Web3 action game set in a dystopian universe where rogue AI has taken over. Players become cyborg super-soldiers, battling in fast-paced, top-down shooter gameplay to claim resources and climb the ranks of a decentralized society. Featuring customizable arsenals, 3-player co-op modes, and strategic navigation through hostile environments, the game blends traditional gaming with blockchain technology.

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