Crypto Fundraising weekly
Dates: 02 – 08, Mar 2025

This week's biggest funding round

Flowdesk raised $52M in a Series B funding round from HV Capital*, BlackRock*, Eurazeo, Cathay Innovation, ISAI.

Flowdesk is a French crypto market maker offering a comprehensive suite of crypto-financial services. Specializing in market-making, OTC trading, and treasury management, Flowdesk's Market Making as a Service provides a plug-and-go tech solution for token issuers, enabling them to manage liquidity and trading strategies across both centralized and decentralized exchanges globally.

Pre-seed and Seed investment rounds

Seismic raised $7M in a Seed funding round from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z crypto)*, Polychain Capital, 1kx, dao5 (daofive), NGC Ventures (NEO Global Capital).

Seismic is an encrypted blockchain platform that integrates secure hardware to provide encrypted global state, memory access, and data flow. This architecture enables developers to build decentralized applications with enhanced privacy and security, supporting use cases such as exchanges, lending platforms, auctions, stablecoins, and launchpads. By restructuring the blockchain stack around secure enclaves, Seismic offers a foundation for next-generation applications requiring confidentiality and data protection.

Fortytwo Network raised $2.3M in a Pre-seed funding round from Big Brain Holdings*, CMT Digital, Escape Velocity, Chorus One, Mentat Group, Comfy Capital, Santiago R. Santos, Keone Hon, Paul Taylor.

Fortytwo is a decentralized AI network that leverages swarm intelligence by connecting consumer devices running small AI models. This approach enables scalable, cost-efficient AI inference without relying on centralized data centers. By installing a node on personal computers, users contribute to a global AI infrastructure, enhancing the network’s intelligence with each additional node.

Sati raised $600K in a Pre-seed funding round from BitcoinFi, Arcanum Capital, Draper Associates, BoostVC, Don Ricardo Salinas Pliego.

Sati is a financial platform revolutionizing financial inclusion in Latin America by simplifying access to digital currencies. Utilizing an innovative WhatsApp-based interface, users can effortlessly purchase, send, and receive stablecoins and Bitcoin with unprecedented speed, making cross-border transactions more affordable and efficient than ever before. Sati offers features such as sending and receiving Bitcoin via the Lightning Network, enabling users to conduct decentralized online transactions. The platform also allows users to pay, receive payments, buy, and share cryptocurrencies, and enables businesses to accept cryptocurrency payments.

Combinder raised $500K in a Pre-seed funding round from Outlier Ventures, 1kx, Moonrock Capital, MN Capital, DGFO (Dr Giesen family office).

Combinder is a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) that transforms household appliances into Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), enabling users to earn rewards by contributing to a global virtual power plant. By connecting devices to Combinder, users can provide valuable data and flexibility services, monetizing their energy resources while promoting a greener world.

Other investment rounds

Magpie Protocol raised $500K in a Public sale  funding round from .

Magpie Protocol is a swap execution engine for traders, agents and dapps. It aggregates liquidity on DEXs, DeFi protocols, and bridges across 18+ chains, optimizing transaction routes to provide better pricing on swaps with an optimal UX.

August Digital raised $10M in a Series A  funding round from Dragonfly Capital*, SCB Limited, 6th Man Ventures (6MV), Foresight Ventures.

August Digital is an institutional-grade platform offering secure software solutions for the management and settlement of digital assets. The platform provides services such as spot trading, derivatives, and DeFi trading, allowing users to swap, stake, provide liquidity, and access OTC products across multiple blockchain networks. Additionally, August Digital offers automated loan lifecycle and risk management software, enabling institutions to scale their lending operations securely with real-time counterparty exposure monitoring and automated liquidations.

DoubleZero raised $28M in a  funding round from Multicoin Capital*, Dragonfly Capital*, Foundation Capital, Reciprocal Ventures, DBA, Borderless Capital, AIT Protocol, Frictionless Capital, Anagram, Rubik VC, Crucible Capital, MH Ventures, Standard Crypto, Delphi Digital, Wintermute, GSR Markets LTD, RockawayX, Paper Ventures.

DoubleZero is a global fiber network for distributed systems and blockchains. It enables permissionless integration of independent fiber links to build a dynamic, high-performance infrastructure layer, eliminating communication bottlenecks for Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchains.

Tensorplex Labs raised undisclosed amount in a  funding round from YZi Labs (ex Binance Labs).

Tensorplex Labs is a Web3 and artificial intelligence (AI) startup, focused on constructing capital and intelligence infrastructure for decentralized AI networks. Their mission is to foster the growth of decentralized AI, integrating it with blockchain technology to create a versatile and interoperable digital infrastructure that amplifies the potential of AI while enabling seamless integration with decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.

Validation Cloud raised $15M in a Series A  funding round from True Global Ventures*, Cadenza, Blockchain Founders Fund (BFF), Bloccelerate, Blockwall, Side Door Ventures, Metamatic, GS Futures, AP Capital.

Validation Cloud is a Web3 infrastructure platform specializing in scalable and compliant infrastructure for enterprises entering the Web3 space. Validation Cloud provides elite node and staking infrastructure to networks, builders, and asset managers worldwide.

Iron Fish raised undisclosed amount in a M&A  funding round from Base.

Iron Fish is a decentralized, proof-of-work (PoW) based, censorship-resistant, and publicly accessible blockchain project. It is designed to support strong privacy guarantees on every transaction.

Galaxis raised $5M in a  funding round from Bolts Capital.

Galaxis is a post-hype NFT utility platform based in Singapore, providing creators with a no-code toolkit to launch decentralized communities and NFT collections. With a focus on simplicity and user-friendly interfaces, Galaxis empowers creators to deploy utility-driven NFTs and facilitate secure interactions and value exchange among community members.

iAgent Protocol raised $3M in a  funding round from Doublejump Tokyo, PG Capital, Q42, IBC Group, Team Alliance, Frekaz Group, Cointribune, Expert Dojo, Alpha Sigma Capital, Lydian, dingaling, Grail eth, Zeneca, Brian D Evans.

iAgent enables gamers to create, own and monetize AI agents for gaming empowers gamers to train their own AI agents from gameplay footage, powered by DePIN, By leveraging decentralized GPU computing thereby creating a new digital asset class on the blockchain.

National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) raised $50M in a Grants  funding round from Ripple.

The National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) is a registered 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to exploring and promoting the empowering potential of cryptocurrencies for individuals and businesses. Through storytelling and educational resources, the NCA aims to shed light on how everyday people are utilizing crypto to make a difference in their communities.

Nidum AI raised undisclosed amount in a M&A  funding round from bitsCrunch.

Nidum.AI is a decentralized platform that democratizes artificial intelligence by enabling users to monetize idle computational resources or access additional compute power for tasks like AI training, data processing, gaming, or scientific research. By leveraging blockchain-based smart contracts, Nidum.AI ensures secure, transparent, and fully automated transactions, fostering a global ecosystem where anyone can contribute to and benefit from AI advancements.

Infrared raised $14M in a Series A  funding round from Framework Ventures*, Decima, Rubik VC, Symbolic Capital (ex Hyperedge Capital), NGC Ventures (NEO Global Capital), No Limit Holdings (NLH), Baboon VC, Auros Global, Animoca Ventures, Halo Capital, CitizenX Crypto Ventures, Selini Capital, StakeStone, ether fi, Origami Finance, Ramen Finance, AlfaDAO, TempleDAO, MIM Spell, Beraborrow.

Infrared is the premier application of the Proof of Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism within the Berachain ecosystem. With a focus on reimagining liquid staking and incorporating unique soulbound elements of BGT, Infrared aims to streamline the BGT-staking process, providing a user-friendly interface and maximizing value capture through infrastructure-level PoL vaults and the creation of the BGT native Liquidity Staking Token (LST). The platform offers incentives for liquidity providers, allowing them to earn trading fees, native emissions, and claim liquid BGT via iBGT while imposing minimal fees and distributing performance fees to $IRED holders.

Across Protocol raised $41M in a  funding round from Paradigm*, Bain Capital Crypto, Coinbase Ventures, Multicoin Capital, Sina Habibian.

Across is the cross-chain bridge for Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, Boba and other Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks.

Coral Finance raised $3M in a Angel  funding round from Taisu Ventures, Gate Ventures, KuCoin Ventures, Web3Port Labs, Mask Network, Formless Capital.

Coral Finance is a decentralized platform that enables trading of tokenized assets before their official launch. It offers staking, trading, and boosting mechanisms, allowing users to access potential profits early and utilize their points across multiple decentralized finance scenarios on various blockchain networks.

KeyFi raised undisclosed amount in a M&A  funding round from One Click.

KeyFi is a next-generation decentralized finance (DeFi) aggregator that provides intelligent tools for managing DeFi portfolios. It addresses challenges such as juggling multiple wallets, platforms, and chains, manually comparing interest rates, and the lack of historical data. The platform offers features like portfolio tracking, token swapping, staking, and yield projection.

Staex raised undisclosed amount in a  funding round from MN Capital.

Staex is a software platform bridging the IoT industry and Web 3.0, offering a zero-trust network for IoT devices unable to run VPNs. With Staex, users can easily set up VPN, DNS, SSL, DNAT, and port forwarding in minutes, enabling seamless connectivity and communication while ensuring privacy and security. The platform's public network unites devices worldwide, providing users with the full potential of IoT technology at no cost.

UniLive raised $10M in a Strategic  funding round from Airlevate Investment.

UniLive is a short video live social platform that combines social interaction with the Web3 ecosystem. It allows users to express themselves creatively and engage with audiences in real-time. Driven by the fan economy, UniLive provides a stage for showcasing individuality, with a focus on rich content creation and community engagement.

FastLane Labs raised $6M in a  funding round from Figment Capital*, DBA*, Coinbase Ventures, Robot Ventures, Kiln, Purple, Hashkey Capital, Chorus One.

FastLane is a hybrid Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) protocol designed to enhance the health and efficiency of blockchain networks by reducing transaction spam and improving validator rewards. Initially implemented on the Polygon network, FastLane provides an auction system that allows validators to earn additional income without the need to spam the blockchain. This system monetizes propagation bottlenecks in the peer-to-peer layer, distributing the proceeds to participating validators.

Dev fun raised undisclosed amount in a  funding round from Colosseum.

Dev.fun is a Launchpad that enables anyone to create dApps by simply describing their functionality. Each app can be linked to a pumpfun token for trading or community building, offering a fun and accessible approach to decentralized development.

* fund, that lead investment round