The crypto funding scene exploded this week, with total investments hitting $470.75 million between April 20-26, fueled by major raises across blockchain, AI, DeFi, and staking sectors.
Biggest Deals This Week:
- Bitdeer ($179M):
Bitdeer secured $179 million via loans and equity, backed by Matrixport. The Singapore-based blockchain computing firm held 1,234.4 BTC as of April 25 and remains aggressive in mining expansions. - Upexi ($100M):
Upexi closed a private placement selling over 43M shares and warrants at $2.28 each. Backed by GSR, Delphi Ventures, and Big Brain Holdings, Upexi will beef up its Solana treasury and reduce debt. - Alpaca ($52M):
Alpaca’s Series C round attracted investors like Derayah Financial and Portage Ventures. The funds will fuel Alpaca’s global fintech expansion into the Middle East and Asia. - Nous Research ($50M):
The Solana ecosystem AI and DeFi player pulled in $50M Series A funding led by Paradigm, bringing total funding to $70M. - Symbiotic ($29M):
The Ethereum-based restaking platform scored $29M in Series A funding led by Pantera Capital, with heavyweights like Coinbase Ventures, Aave, and Polygon joining. - Theo ($20M):
Theo secured $20M in a round backed by Hack VC, Anthos, and Manifold, though full details remain under wraps.
Other Notable Raises:
- Analog: $15M
- Arch Network: $13M
- Tally: $8M
- MagicBlock: $7.5M
- Mask Network: $5M
- Inco: $5M
- Catalysis: $1.25M
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