VCs are investing heavily in key sectors like DePINs, Web3 gaming, and Layer-1 RWAs, indicating a long-term vision in blockchain startups.
In Q1 2025, despite market turbulence, venture capitalists remained confident, focusing on disruptive technologies like blockchain.
Alchemy launches a $5M fund to boost Web3 adoption on Ethereum, emphasizing developer support and enhancing blockchain infrastructure.
Mavryk Dynamics secures $5M in funding to connect traditional finance with DeFi through real-world asset tokenization.
Rho Labs closes a $4M seed round to decentralize derivatives markets, bridging CeFi and DeFi to enhance financial collaboration.
Teneo Protocol raises $3M to democratize social media data access using DePIN, fostering ownership and rewards for user contributions.
Fluent Labs receives $8M for building a blended execution network supporting Ethereum, Solana, and Web assembly apps for multi-VM interaction.
The Game Company raises $10M for a distributed cloud gaming platform, integrating blockchain to revolutionize gaming economics and user experience.
ACID Labs secures $8M to expand Web3 social gaming infrastructure, highlighting the increasing interest in blockchain-based gaming experiences.
Investors are optimistic about the future of DePINs, Web3 gaming, and Layer-1 RWAs, recognizing the potential for disruptive innovation in these sectors.