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Crypto Startups Thrive in November with $350 Million in Funding Deals
Overview of Crypto Funding Activities in November
Key Highlights Include Major Investments in Zero Gravity Labs and Superscrypt
In November, the crypto industry witnessed a flurry of activity with 99 deals totaling over $350 million in venture capital funding and mergers and acquisitions transactions, according to data from RootData.
Notable events during the month included Zero Gravity Labs securing $290 million for a decentralized artificial intelligence operating system (dAIOS) and Superscrypt announcing a new $100 million investment fund for blockchain startups. Additionally, a crowdfunding platform focusing on Bitcoin projects made its debut in the crypto ecosystem.
Investor confidence in the industry may have been boosted by the potential for more favorable regulations in the U.S. post the reelection of Donald Trump earlier in the month, paving the way for increased investments in crypto ventures under new regulatory frameworks.
Shift Towards Alternative Funding Models
Founders Embrace Community Engagement and ICO Revival
Amid a positive regulatory outlook, crypto founders are exploring new avenues for funding. Fabrizio Giabardo, co-founder of Legion, noted a resurgence in community-focused fundraising models, stating, “There’s this energy of building for the people again, creating ecosystems where communities feel like true stakeholders.” This trend marks a return to the roots of initial coin offerings (ICOs) in the crypto space.
Latest Venture Capital Roundup
Noteworthy Funding Rounds in Late November
Talus Network: Securing $6 million in funding, Talus Network aims to develop decentralized AI agents for smart contract management and tasks in areas like decentralized finance and gaming.
Binance Labs: Investing in Kernel to enhance restaking infrastructure for the BNB Chain and funding Astherus, a multi-asset liquidity hub maximizing crypto asset yields.
Barter: Closing a $3 million seed round led by Maven11 to develop its AppChain addressing DeFi challenges and optimizing trading operations.
Rarimo: Raising $2.5 million for zero-knowledge identity verification, Rarimo plans to launch a zero-knowledge rollup on Ethereum for secure identity solutions.
These developments underscore the ongoing momentum in the crypto funding landscape, with startups innovating across various sectors to drive growth and adoption in the industry.
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