Compiled by: Jinse Finance
This week, 14 blockchain startups raised a total of $130.6 million.
This week's largest financing rounds
Beam raised $72 million in a public financing round.
Beam is a blockchain gaming ecosystem with an independent network based on Avalanche, providing tools for game developers, supporting seamless Web3 integration, and offering players a community-centered platform.
Angel round and seed round financing
ChainOpera AI raised $17 million in seed round financing from investors including Finality Capital*, Road Capital*, IDG Capital*, Camford Capital, ABCDE Capital, Amber Group, Modular Capital, Sparkle Ventures, Aimtop Ventures, Wisemont Capital, LDV Partners, Acequia Capital, PrimeSet, Plug and Play Ventures, USC Marshall School of Business, and Sreeram Kannan.
ChainOpera AI is a blockchain Layer 1 (L1) and artificial intelligence operating system designed for the co-creation and co-ownership of decentralized AI agents and applications. The system is optimized for AI inference efficiency, scalability, and security, integrating the Federated AI OS™ platform for creating, deploying, and managing AI agents while supporting the issuance of AI tokens. By connecting developers with decentralized data, GPU, and model resources, ChainOpera fosters a community-driven AI ecosystem and incentivizes contributors and users through innovative token economic models.
Other financing rounds
Nodepay raised $7 million in a financing round from investors including IDG Capital*, Mythos Venture Partners (MVP)*, IBC Group, Elevate Ventures, London Real Ventures, Brian Rose, and Matthew Tan. Nodepay is a decentralized network that allows users to monetize unused internet bandwidth and convert it into digital assets. This bandwidth is used for AI training, driving advancements in artificial intelligence technology. By creating decentralized infrastructure, Nodepay aims to address challenges related to data centralization in AI development. The network also rewards participants' contributions and ensures data traceability through blockchain technology.
Swan Chain (formerly FilSwan) raised $2 million in a financing round from investors including DWF Labs*, Optimism Foundation, and Promontory Technologies. Established in 2021, Swan Chain is a decentralized infrastructure aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI. Utilizing Ethereum Layer 2 technology based on the OP Stack, Swan Chain combines Web3 with AI, providing a comprehensive solution covering storage, computation, bandwidth, and payments. By leveraging underutilized computing power in community data center networks, Swan Chain can reduce computing costs by up to 70% while supporting the monetization of idle computing assets. It makes AI development seamless and affordable through decentralized storage, AI, and zero-knowledge proof innovative markets, as well as efficient deployment of AI models via LagrangeDAO.
Trrue Chain raised $10 million in a private placement financing round from GEM Digital Limited. Trrue is a Layer-1 blockchain platform designed to promote compliant tokenization of real-world and digital assets while emphasizing sustainability and transparency of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics.
MelosBoom raised an undisclosed amount in Series B financing from LBANK Labs. MelosBoom is an AI-driven decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) smart speaker that introduces a 'earn money by listening to music' economic system. Its goal is to establish a global music data engine network, allowing users to contribute data and earn rewards through listening activities. The platform emphasizes real-time computation shared economy (RCSE) and integrates advanced security measures such as zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology and a unique identity verification system.
RuneMine raised $2 million in a financing round. RuneMine is a decentralized platform that connects Bitcoin and Solana, enabling seamless transfer of cross-chain assets. It offers tools such as multi-chain bridging, portfolio tracking, decentralized indexing, and multi-signature wallet management to enhance interoperability and user experience in the blockchain ecosystem.
Gate Japan KK (Coin Master JP) raised an undisclosed amount in a merger and acquisition financing round from Gate io. Coin Master JP is a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain development company established in 2016. It operates under the registered name Gate Japan K.K., has obtained a license from the Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Registration No.: 00018), and is a member of the Japan Virtual Currency and Crypto Assets Exchange Association (JVCEA).
SilentBerry raised an undisclosed amount in a financing round from CKB Eco Fund. SilentBerry is a Web3 digital content distribution platform utilizing the RGB++ protocol, providing comprehensive ecological services for digital assets. It offers creators and users a simplified content management and distribution solution in a decentralized environment.
Avalon Labs raised $10 million in Series A financing from investors including Framework Ventures*, Kenetic, SNZ Holding, UTXO Management, AntAlpha, Summer Ventures, Comma3 Ventures, GeekCartel, Presto Labs, MARBLEX Corp., Trinito, Taiko, and domo. Avalon Finance is a decentralized lending protocol based on the Merlin Chain, consisting of three main modules: over-collateralized lending, derivatives trading, and algorithmic stablecoins. The protocol emphasizes user control and compliance, ensuring transparency and security while offering a range of services including information resources, allowing users to always own and control their assets.
Usual Labs raised $10 million in Series A financing from investors including Binance Labs Fund*, Kraken Ventures*, Galaxy Digital, M^0, OKX Ventures (formerly OKEx Blockdream Ventures), Wintermute, Echo, IOSG Ventures, Fasanara Capital, Symbolic Capital (formerly Hyperedge Capital), Amber Group, GSR Markets LTD, Psalion VC, Hypersphere, AVID3, FunFair Ventures, LeadBlock Partners, White Loop Capital, and Krypital Group. Usual Labs is a startup building a USD0 stablecoin ecosystem, with USD0 being a stablecoin backed by real-world assets.
Easeflow raised an undisclosed amount in a financing round from Impossible Finance. Easeflow is a decentralized node as a service (NaaS) platform that simplifies blockchain participation by providing one-click node deployment and management features. It offers a robust and modular infrastructure that promotes the rapid development of dynamic decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) economies and encourages user participation.
COTI Agents raised an undisclosed amount in a financing round from MSV GG. COTI Agents is an AI platform on the COTI network that allows users to easily launch, train, and trade AI agents. It emphasizes privacy and user-friendliness, supports one-click deployment, and co-ownership of AI agents for revenue sharing. The platform also integrates chat management, Telegram mini-apps, and a unique lottery system to enhance user engagement.
The Grid raised $624,000 in angel round financing. The Grid is a standardized directory of Web3 projects, products, and assets focused on the Solana ecosystem. It enhances the trust and discoverability of on-chain applications by providing accurate and structured metadata. Developers can access this data through The Grid's API for better integration and user experience.
