🚀 **Crypto Startups Buck the Trend!**

- Despite fewer deals, crypto startups raised 2.5% more in Q2 than Q1, says Pitchbook.

- Institutional investors are showing more promise, with infrastructure projects leading the charge.

- Monad snagged $225M, BeraChain $100M, and Babylon $70M in funding rounds.

- Mega-rounds? Farcaster raised $150M, Zentry $140M.

- 2023's total investment: $10.1B, on track for $10.8B.

- Since 2014, over $102B has flowed into blockchain projects. 🚀

Pitchbook: "Positive vibes ahead, barring any major downturns!"