Crypto VCs Focus on Primary Investments During ChainCatcher Event – Coincu
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Key Points: ChainCatcher Space gathers top VCs to discuss primary investments. Focus shifts from hype-driven projects to quality investments. Increased VC scrutiny amid high funding yet fewer deals. ChainCatcher’s Crypto VC Roast: Shifting Focus in Investments ChainCatcher hosted the “Crypto VC Roast: Let’s Talk About Primary Investments” on October 21, 2023, gathering prominent VCs like Du Jun, KK, and Will Wang. This event underscores a growing VC focus on quality primary investments over speculative ventures, reflecting a broader industry shift. Strategic Shifts in Crypto Investment Focus Prominent VCs, including Du Jun of Huobi and Vernal and KK of Hash Global, gathered to analyze primary investments in crypto. Key focus lay on understanding high-level strategic investments and future directions for crypto funding and project development. Du Jun, Founder of Vernal; Co-founder of Huobi, stated, “It appears that many ‘investments’ in the crypto ecosystem… do not require [investment] common sense, do not need to discuss project profitability, and do not need to talk about the future free cash flow…” This quote underscores the shift observed from hype-driven to selective investments, indicating a broader push among VCs to support sustainable, quality projects. This has led to increased attention to foundational technologies such as DeFi, infrastructure, and Layer 1/2 protocols. While no immediate asset changes were noted, market focus remains on institutional support for quality investments. It’s evident that ChainCatcher stresses the crucial role of fundamentals in today’s investment landscape. Expectations for Growth in Crypto VC Funding Did you know? In the first half of 2023, crypto VC funding totaled $10 billion. The current focus on quality investments mirrors a 15% increase projected for 2024, despite fewer deals. Industry panels suggest VC trends set mid-term capital allocation narratives but rarely trigger immediate market changes. Historical VC events influenced investor sentiment, leading to sector rotations…
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