Crypto VC is in contact with the top $ 1.1B in February as Defi Interest Surge – the tie
Blockchain venture capital funding and cryptocurrency startups accelerated in February, with decentralized financial projects (DEFI) that attract significant investment flow, which has signed that demand for blockchain builders has remained strong amidst the middle -class conditions.
According to data from the tie, 137 crypto companies raised a joint $ 1.11 billion in funding in February.
Defi has been able to secure nearly $ 176 million in total funds throughout 20 projects. Meanwhile, eight business service providers raised a total of $ 230.7 million. Startups that specialize in security services, payment and artificial intelligence also gain significant interests.
Business service providers and Defi projects attract the biggest investment in February. Source: The tie
The largest venture capital investors are targeting “many sectors, including major narratives such as AI, developer tools, defi, depin, funding, and payment,” the tie said.
The data is consistent with Cointelegraph’s recent reportingshowing a huge revolt in the decentralized physical infrastructure of the network (DEPIN).
Included in tie data Crypto investment funds By looking at the US Securities and Exchange Commission Form D and Form D/A Filings. Strix Leviathan has the biggest increase to $ 79.95 million, followed by Cambrian asset management of $ 20.43 million and Galaxy Digital for $ 18.43 million.
February also saw six well -known integrations and acquisitions, including Forte’s acquisition of Web3 Privacy Developer Sealance and Phantom’s purchase of the Simplies data platform token.
Notice a Deal of M&A in February. Source: The tie
Headline: Crypto VCS announced what they were looking for in 2025
Funding deals are expected to grow in 2025
Crypto markets experienced intense volatility in 2025 as US president Donald Trump began his second term with false trade policies and tariff threats. However, beyond short -term volatility, Trump’s Pro-Crypto administration It is expected to bring an increase in regulation of the crypto sector.
Positive regulations Tailwind also aligned with A rebounding business cycle And it grows expectations that the US Federal Reserve will be forced to reduce interest rates several times this year.
Despite the uncertainty in regulation, the US cost 36% of all deals in the crypto venture capital in 2024. Clear regulations under President Trump could serve as a catalyst for greater growth in 2025. Source: Galaxy Digital
Lower interest rates and improvement of macroeconomic conditions are expected to be a net benefit for private capital markets. According to HARBOUR INVEST.
Against this backdrop, Crypto VC deals are expected to raise $ 18 billion in 2025, according to the pitchbook. It marks a well -known increase from $ 13.6 billion raised in 2024.
