From April 19 to April 26, 2025, 18 projects attracted investments totaling $956.2 million. The leaders in funding were Securitize and Bitdeer, which garnered the most attention from investors, particularly in the blockchain services and infrastructure sectors.
This is reported by Finway
Key Achievements of the Week
Among the projects that received funding, we highlight:
- $400 million — Securitize. The company specializing in the tokenization of real assets received funds from Mantle Treasury to launch the Mantle Index Four (MI4) fund. They are collaborating with leading issuers such as BlackRock, KKR, and Hamilton Lane, planning to create an equivalent of SPX or S&P 500 in the world of cryptocurrencies.
- $179 million — Bitdeer. The blockchain platform for high-performance computing raised funds in a debt financing round following its initial public offering, thanks to investments from Matrixport Ventures.
- $100 million — Upexi. The holding company managing consumer brands secured investments in a post-IPO funding round with participation from GSR Investments and other investors.
- $52 million — Alpaca. The fintech company received funds in a Series C round involving Portage Ventures and others.
- $50 million — SkyAI. The Web3 data platform announced funding through a public token sale, aggregating data from BNB Chain and Solana.
Additionally, other projects that secured funding include Nous Research ($50 million), Symbiotic ($29 million), ZND ($20 million), Theo ($20 million), and many others, which collectively received funding ranging from $1.25 million to $15 million.
Investment and Development Prospects
Furthermore, the Canadian public company SOL Strategies announced a deal with ATW Partners for the issuance of a $500 million debt instrument, while the crypto venture firm RockawayX secured $125 million for its second fund, focused on the Solana ecosystem and DeFi projects.
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The top 5 funds that stood out in terms of investment volume also indicate a strong interest in blockchain services, DeFi, GameFi, and other innovative segments.