Crypto VC funding: Phantom raises $150m, Komainu bags $75m
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The crypto VC funding sector touted a $150 million Series C round this past week, bringing total weekly investments to over $700 million. Payment solutions, wallet infrastructure, and financial services drew the most capital, according to Crypto Fundraising data. Let’s dive deeper into the key crypto VC funding efforts and which firms were involved. Helio, $175 million MoonPay acquired the startup for $175 million. Helio, the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, is backed by Pantera Capital; blockchain and gamification innovator Animoca Brands; DAO Maker, a platform for decentralized venture funding; and OKEx Ventures, the investment arm of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges. HUGE NEWS! Helio is joining forces with @moonpay 🟠🟣 In just 3 years, we’ve built a lot, powered $1.5B+ in transactions and became Solana’s go-to payment processor. MoonPay’s unmatched position as a bridge between traditional finance and DeFi, combined with their strong… pic.twitter.com/ljIjssrHz2 — Helio (@helio_pay) January 13, 2025 Phantom, $150 million Raised $150 million in Series C with $3 billion FDV. Phantom is backed by Sequoia, Paradigm, and a16z crypto. Building wallet solutions for Solana (SOL) ecosystem. Phantom has raised $268 million so far. Alterya, $150 million Alterya bagged an M&A deal worth $150 million The firm was acquired by Chainlysis Komainu, $75 million Komainu secured $75 million in Series B funding Blockstream backs the project. Komainu is developing asset management solutions. Sygnum, $58 million Secured $58 million in strategic funding with $1 billion valuation. Filder Ventures is a backer, helping Sygnum raise $188 million in total. 📣 News: Sygnum Completes USD 58m Strategic Growth Round, Achieves Unicorn Status with 1bn valuation https://t.co/2bZnlcM6TW Sygnum announces it has raised a total of USD 58 million in its oversubscribed Strategic Growth Round, giving it a post-money valuation of more than 1… — Sygnum Bank (@sygnumofficial) January 14, 2025 1Money…
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