Crypto Fundraising weekly
Dates: 09 – 15, Mar 2025

This week's biggest funding round

Binance raised $2B in a funding round from MGX.

Binance is a global cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2017 by Changpeng Zhao, also known as “CZ.” Initially based in China, Binance relocated its operations due to increasing regulatory restrictions on cryptocurrencies.

Pre-seed and Seed investment rounds

Templar Protocol raised $4M in a Pre-seed funding round from Robot Ventures, Digital Asset Capital Management (DACM), Proximity Labs, BlackDragon VC, NEAR Protocol, Zaki Manian, Will Price, Loi Luu, Sam Kazemian, Alex Shevchenko.

Templar is the first cypher lending protocol, enabling users to borrow U.S. dollars (via stablecoins) against their Bitcoin or other assets without relying on centralized institutions. Utilizing Multi-Party Computation (MPC) networks and open-source smart contracts, Templar ensures that collateral remains secure and free from third-party control, aligning with cypherpunk principles of privacy, decentralization, and self-sovereignty.

Aura raised $5.5M in a Seed funding round from Manifold*, Selini Capital*, Daxos Capital*, Hermeneutic Investments.

Aura is a decentralized platform designed for AI model discovery, validation, and collaboration. It offers a comprehensive marketplace with real-time analytics, AI-driven personalized recommendations, and on-chain competitions to showcase AI innovations.

M10 raised $3M in a Seed funding round from Sui Foundation, GSR Markets LTD, Big Brain Holdings, Monoceros Ventures, Presto Labs, Blockchain Founders Fund (BFF), Trousdale Ventures.

M10 is a Web3 game developer and publisherfocused on creating innovative multiplayer games with player-driven economies. Founded by gaming industry veterans, M10 aims to redefine free-to-play (F2P) models by avoiding aggressive monetization and offering accessible, innovative gameplay.

Offline Protocol raised $1.1M in a Pre-seed funding round from Portal Ventures*, Seed Club Ventures, Paul Taylor, Rushi Manche, Rahim Noorani.

Offline Protocol is a pioneering censorship-resistant stack designed to provide financial access, communication, and privacy in environments lacking constant internet connectivity. By leveraging offline networking, decentralized cryptography, and local serverless circumvention, it enables smartphones to create local mesh networks, facilitating transactions and communication without active internet or telecommunication services. This technology is particularly beneficial in scenarios such as rural areas with limited infrastructure, localized outages, or environments where users prefer minimal internet usage.

Arda Labs raised $3M in a Pre-seed funding round from Lightshift*.

Arda Labs is building a universal operating system for real estate, bringing property assets, finance, and data onto the blockchain. Focused on standardizing and streamlining transactions, Arda provides trusted, programmable infrastructure for real estate, enabling easier buying, renting, and data management.

Rakurai raised $3M in a Seed funding round from Anagram*, Colosseum, Slow Ventures, Robot Ventures, Crypto com Capital, P2P Validator, GlobalStake, Cyber Fund.

Rakurai is an infrastructure project focused on enhancing Solana’s transaction throughput by developing high-performance validator nodes. Utilizing proprietary scheduling and pipeline optimizations, Rakurai’s accelerated Solana client achieves approximately five times the transaction capacity compared to standard implementations. The platform aims to boost blockchain throughput while maintaining Web 3.0 security, decentralization, and neutrality at scale.

Sogni ai raised $2M in a Pre-seed funding round from Comma3 Ventures*, Republic*, Coingecko, Formless Capital, Contango Digital Assets, DEXT Force Ventures, Oyster Ventures, Nosana.

Sogni AI is a decentralized AI creative platform for generating HD images and videos, offering tools across web, desktop, and mobile.

Other investment rounds

World Liberty Financial raised $250M in a Public sale  funding round from .

World Liberty Financial is a decentralized platform enabling users to earn and borrow cryptocurrency seamlessly. It combines DeFi lending protocols with rewards, allowing users to maximize asset utility while earning competitive yields. The platform focuses on accessibility and financial empowerment within the Web3 ecosystem.

RedotPay raised $40M in a Series A  funding round from Lightspeed*, Galaxy Digital, HongShan (ex Sequoia China), Accel, Vertex Ventures.

RedotPay is a blockchain technology company focused on digital currency wallets and payment solutions. Its vision is to lead a global paradigm shift in payment methods by accelerating the acceptance of cryptocurrencies in everyday transactions and payments.

MemeCore raised undisclosed amount in a  funding round from IBC Group, Waterdrip Capital, CatcherVC.

MemeCore is a Layer 1 (L1) blockchain designed to empower memecoin communities and creators. Utilizing a Proof of Meme (PoM) consensus mechanism, it offers an EVM-compatible, multi-chain cross-staking platform that enhances security and engagement within the meme ecosystem.

Odin Fun raised undisclosed amount in a Strategic  funding round from Taproot Wizards*.

Odin fun is a Bitcoin-based platform enabling the creation and trading of meme coins, offering a user-friendly experience for launching and exchanging tokens on the Bitcoin network.

Voltix AI raised $10M in a  funding round from BLCK Labs.

Voltix AI is a decentralized network that harnesses idle CPU resources to power AI and DePIN solutions. By connecting devices with unused computational capacity, Voltix redistributes this power to support tasks such as AI agent training, quantitative trading algorithm optimization, and federated learning. Users can participate by installing the Voltix extension, transforming their browsers into decentralized compute hubs. This approach democratizes access to technology by creating a shared resource pool, addressing global CPU shortages, and enhancing the efficiency of AI computations.

PoPP raised $6M in a  funding round from IBC Group, HG Ventures, Presto Labs, PrimeLink, Starbase, Blocklike, Oasis Labs, Becker Ventures, Echo3, Greenwood Global Capital.

PoPP (Proof of Personal Planet) is a decentralized app (DApp) that integrates AI tools and operates on the Web3 framework. It aims to provide an easily manageable, free-speech, and permanent-storaged DApp for the creator economy. PoPP allows users to create their own personalized planets, where they can interact with the community, share content, and receive rewards through the use of NFTs and SBT (Social, Organizational, and Equity Credentials).

Solv Protocol raised $10M in a  funding round from .

Solv Protocol is a decentralized platform bridging liquidity across DeFi, CeFi, and TradFi, offering diverse asset classes and yield opportunities in a secure and transparent manner. It enables global institutions and retail investors to access trusted crypto investments through a trustless fund infrastructure powered by ERC-3525.

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

Iron is a developer-focused platform offering stablecoin payment APIs that enable businesses to integrate global payment solutions seamlessly. Their infrastructure supports global on/off-ramps, payments, wallets, and virtual accounts, simplifying the complexities of stablecoin transactions.

YieldNest raised undisclosed amount in a Strategic  funding round from Perspective.

YieldNest is a liquid restaking protocol powered by EigenLayer, providing simplified, risk-adjusted restaking strategies. It offers a one-stop solution for users to easily engage in restaking while maintaining liquidity, with a focus on enhancing user experience and facilitating controlled exposure to curated AVS categories.

Vest Exchange raised $5M in a  funding round from Jane Street, Selini Capital, Amber Group, QCP Capital, Big Brain Holdings, Mozaik Capital, Danish Chaudhry, DefiSquared.

Vest Exchange is a decentralized perpetual futures platform that leverages zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) to provide consistent liquidity and transparent risk pricing. By integrating its proprietary zkRisk engine, Vest ensures stable and predictable trading environments, minimizing hidden costs and preventing market manipulation.

Shaga raised undisclosed amount in a  funding round from Automata (Star Atlas).

Shaga is a decentralized gaming network that turns personal devices into compute nodes, enabling users to earn passive income by allowing others to connect and play games through their idle hardware. This innovative platform offers low-latency, high-performance gaming from any device, leveraging distributed local networks to minimize latency and optimize the gaming experience. Shaga aims to revolutionize gaming by providing a decentralized, scalable solution that eliminates the need for datacenters and offers a seamless, Netflix-like gaming experience.

HOPR Token raised $4.8M in a  funding round from Gnosis.

HOPR is a decentralized privacy protocol focused on enhancing transport layer security across the web3 ecosystem. It uses a mixnet architecture to obscure all metadata, protecting user identities and data during transmission. HOPR’s network is incentivized, allowing users to run nodes, stake HOPR tokens, and participate in data relay to earn rewards. This infrastructure not only boosts privacy but also fosters a more secure, decentralized internet.

W3i Software Inc. (Moneta) raised $1.5M in a  funding round from Hoskinson Family Office, Inc. (HFO).

W3i is a financial technology company dedicated to bridging traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) by developing secure, compliant, and innovative financial tools. Their flagship product, Moneta USDM, is a fully collateralized stablecoin built on the Cardano blockchain, offering stability and trust for both institutional and individual users. W3i aims to democratize access to advanced financial services while maintaining high standards of security and regulatory compliance.

Axelar Network raised $30M in a  funding round from Arrington Capital, Distributed Global, Electric Capital, Laser Digital, C² Ventures, Plassa Capital, WAGMI Ventures.

Axelar is a cross-chain interoperability network that connects blockchain ecosystems, enabling secure and seamless communication between different blockchains. Built with Cosmos SDK, Axelar allows decentralized applications (dApps) to interact across chains without compromising security or decentralization. Through its General Message Passing (GMP) and Axelar Bridge, developers can create scalable, cross-chain dApps and manage assets across multiple networks.

Mesh (ex Front Finance) raised $82M in a Series B  funding round from Paradigm*, ConsenSys, QuantumLight, Yolo Investments, Evolution VC, Hike VC, Opportuna, Altair Capital.

Mesh is a startup developing a service that enables customers to easily transfer and manage digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, across various platforms. It provides a secure and direct wallet-to-wallet transfer solution without storing users' personal information or credentials. Mesh aims to make digital transactions more secure, compliant, and user-friendly by offering interoperability for businesses and users across the digital landscape.

Bubblemaps raised $800K in a Public sale  funding round from .

Bubblemaps is a blockchain data visualization platform that utilizes colorful clusters of circles, known as a bubble map, to make on-chain data more accessible and understandable. It aims to become a leading platform for visualizing on-chain data and plans to introduce features such as tracking token distribution from creation to dispersal, enabling users to create custom bubble maps of curated wallets, and integrating AI to explain wallet clusters.

Nomadz raised undisclosed amount in a  funding round from Solana Foundation.

Nomadz is a community-driven platform for digital nomads, offering seamless crypto payments, social connections, and travel perks. Built on Solana, it features a rewards-based scoring system and exclusive community benefits for Web3-minded travelers.

YieldNest raised undisclosed amount in a Strategic  funding round from Thena.

YieldNest is a liquid restaking protocol powered by EigenLayer, providing simplified, risk-adjusted restaking strategies. It offers a one-stop solution for users to easily engage in restaking while maintaining liquidity, with a focus on enhancing user experience and facilitating controlled exposure to curated AVS categories.

Balmy raised undisclosed amount in a  funding round from Gnosis.

Balmy is a decentralized banking platform designed to empower users with full control over their financial assets. By integrating advanced decentralized technology with a user-friendly interface, Balmy enables secure and intuitive management of investments, including synthetic stocks, bonds, and various cryptocurrencies. The platform offers features such as yield optimization through Balmy Earn, seamless asset swapping via an Aggregator of Aggregators, and automated recurring investments to mitigate market volatility.

Harmonix Finance raised undisclosed amount in a  funding round from Skyland Ventures.

Harmonix Finance is a DeFi platform bringing hedge fund strategies on-chain through automated vaults and smart derivatives pools. It offers delta-neutral, options-based, and restaking strategies to maximize yield and minimize risk, making advanced TradFi tools accessible to all.

Captain Tsubasa: Rivals raised $5M in a  funding round from X&KSK Fund.

Captain Tsubasa: Rivals is a blockchain-based game that brings the iconic “Captain Tsubasa” manga and anime series into the gaming world. Players can build and manage their own soccer teams, featuring characters from the original series, and engage in various gameplay modes. The game is integrated with the TON (The Open Network) blockchain, offering features like play-to-earn mechanics and airdrops.

Lagom Chain raised $200K in a  funding round from Singh Coin.

Lagom Chain is an EVM-compatible, Cosmos-based Layer 1 blockchain designed to seamlessly bridge Web2 companies into the Web3 ecosystem. Its primary focus is on the rapid and cost-effective tokenization of real-world assets, facilitating a secure and efficient “Internet of Value Exchange.” The platform aims to implement scalable loyalty points and rewards programs, offering a high-value, low-risk transition for Web2 companies into the Web3 landscape. Lagom Chain also plans to integrate quantum-proof elements to safeguard digital assets, ensuring robust security for its users.

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

Obol Collective is a decentralized operator ecosystem focused on enhancing the security, resilience, and decentralization of Layer 1 blockchains and infrastructure networks. By providing modular tools and technologies, such as the Charon middleware client and the Techne Credential, Obol enables node operators to run performant, slashing-resistant nodes. The ecosystem fosters collaboration among staking protocols, node operators, and home stakers, aiming to scale decentralized networks effectively. Participants can earn OBOL tokens through programmatic incentives and retroactive funding, contributing to the growth and sustainability of the decentralized infrastructure.

StakeWiz (Laine) raised undisclosed amount in a M&A  funding round from Sol Strategies (ex Cypherpunk Holdings).

StakeWiz is a comprehensive platform offering staking analytics and services within the Solana ecosystem. It provides users with detailed validator performance metrics, aiding in informed staking decisions.

Image Generation AI (imgnAI) raised undisclosed amount in a M&A  funding round from Nova DAO.

imgnAI is a crypto-native AI image generation platform that includes the flagship product "Nai," an AI-powered image generation bot available on platforms like Discord and Telegram. Nai enables users to create diverse art styles through simple text commands. "Naifu" is introduced as a "digital companion" within the imgnAI ecosystem, designed to provide high-performance text and image responses with creative freedom, aiming to be more accessible and less censored globally.

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