Venture Capital

ParaFi Raises $125M for New Fund, Bucking Crypto Downturn

ParaFi closed a $125 million raise for a new fund, bringing its assets under management to roughly $2 billion after securing an additional $325 million for existing strategies since last year.

Published at 2026-03-24 12:46:10
Zcash Team Raises $25M from Top VCs After ECC Split

Zcash rose 4.1% to $217.80 after the team announced a $25 million funding round from top venture firms following its split from the Electric Coin Company, pushing ZEC's 24‑hour gain to 9.8%. The round aims to finance development, audits and ecosystem growth under the project's independent roadmap.

Published at 2026-03-10 01:46:00
a16z Targets $2B for Fifth Crypto Fund, Marking VC Comeback

a16z crypto is reportedly seeking about $2 billion for its fifth dedicated crypto fund. The proposed raise underscores renewed venture capital appetite for digital assets after a prolonged pullback.

Published at 2026-03-05 05:15:54
LinkedIn Co-founder Reid Hoffman Holds $6M in Ethereum, Arkham Traces Address

Blockchain intelligence firm Arkham traced a public Ethereum address to LinkedIn co-founder and venture capitalist Reid Hoffman, identifying roughly $6 million in ETH. The attribution highlights how public on-chain data can reveal sizable crypto holdings by high-profile investors.

LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman Owns $6M in Ethereum, Arkham Reports

Blockchain intelligence firm Arkham attributed a public Ethereum address to LinkedIn co-founder and investor Reid Hoffman, revealing about $6 million in ETH holdings. The link highlights how on-chain analysis can expose assets of high-profile tech figures.

Published at 2026-02-26 21:31:24
Anchorage, TRM Labs Lead $300M Crypto Funding Week

Roughly $300 million in disclosed crypto funding closed in the first week of February, with custody and compliance names like Anchorage and TRM Labs among the headline deals. The rounds highlight renewed investor appetite for infrastructure and security-focused firms.

BlueFive Capital Closes $3B Onyx Fund I to Back U.S. and European Tech

BlueFive Capital announced it has closed Onyx Fund I at $3 billion, targeting opportunistic technology and growth investments across the U.S. and Europe. The fund gives the firm significant dry powder to back scaling companies and participate in later-stage rounds.

a16z Raises $15B for AI and Crypto, Captured 18% of 2025 VC

Andreessen Horowitz announced a $15 billion fund focused on AI and crypto after capturing more than 18% of venture funding in 2025. The firm frames the move as part of a mission to “give everybody a shot.”

Published at 2026-01-12 13:30:12
Andreessen Horowitz Raises $15B to Help U.S. Win Tech Race

Andreessen Horowitz has raised $15 billion across several funds to back new technology investments and strengthen America’s competitive position in global tech. The move highlights continued private capital commitment to emerging sectors where the firm has been active.

Web3 VC Shima Capital Closes After SEC Charges Founder Yida Gao

Shima Capital is shutting down after the SEC charged founder Yida Gao with allegedly exaggerating his investment track record to mislead and defraud investors. The move underscores growing regulatory scrutiny of crypto-focused venture firms.

Published at 2025-12-17 20:30:08