Organized 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 to support seamless Web3 integration and offering players a community-centric platform.
Angel round and seed round financing
ChainOpera AI raised $17 million in seed round financing, with 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, Sreeram Kannan.
ChainOpera AI is a blockchain Layer 1 (L1) and AI 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 an innovative token economy model.
Other financing rounds
Nodepay
Nodepay raised $7 million in a financing round, with 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, advancing 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 through blockchain technology and ensures data provenance.
Swan Chain (formerly FilSwan)
Swan Chain raised $2 million in a financing round, with investors including DWF Labs*, Optimism Foundation, and Promontory Technologies.
Swan Chain (formerly FilSwan) was established in 2021 as a decentralized infrastructure aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI. Utilizing Ethereum Layer 2 technology based on OP Stack, Swan Chain combines Web3 with AI to provide comprehensive solutions covering storage, computation, bandwidth, and payment. 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 facilitates seamless and cost-effective AI development through decentralized storage, AI, and innovative markets for zero-knowledge proofs, along with efficient deployment of AI models via LagrangeDAO.
Trrue Chain
Trrue Chain raised $10 million in a private placement round, with GEM Digital Limited as the investor.
Trrue is a Layer-1 blockchain platform aimed at promoting compliant tokenization of real-world and digital assets while emphasizing sustainability and transparency in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics.
MelosBoom
MelosBoom raised an undisclosed amount in Series B financing, with LBANK Labs as the investor.
MelosBoom is an AI-driven decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) smart speaker that introduces a 'earn by listening' 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 compute sharing economy (RCSE) and incorporates advanced security measures such as zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology and a unique identity verification system.
RuneMine
RuneMine raised $2 million in a financing round.
RuneMine is a decentralized platform connecting Bitcoin and Solana for seamless cross-chain asset transfers. It offers tools such as multi-chain bridging, portfolio tracking, decentralized indexing, and multi-signature wallet management to enhance the interoperability of the blockchain ecosystem and user experience.
Gate Japan KK (Coin Master JP)
Gate Japan KK raised an undisclosed amount in a merger and acquisition financing round, with Gate io as the investor.
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 number: 00018), and is a member of the Japan Virtual Currency and Crypto Assets Exchange Association (JVCEA).
SilentBerry
SilentBerry raised an undisclosed amount in a financing round, with CKB Eco Fund as the investor.
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
Avalon Labs raised $10 million in Series A financing, with 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 providing a range of services, including information resources, allowing users to always own and control their assets.
Usual Labs
Usual Labs raised $10 million in Series A financing, with 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, where USD0 is a stablecoin backed by real-world assets.
Easeflow
Easeflow raised an undisclosed amount in a financing round, with Impossible Finance as the investor.
Easeflow is a decentralized Node as a Service (NaaS) platform that simplifies blockchain participation by providing one-click node deployment and management capabilities. It offers a powerful and modular infrastructure, driving the rapid development of a dynamic decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) economy while incentivizing user participation.
COTI Agents
COTI Agents raised an undisclosed amount in a financing round, with MSV GG as the investor.
COTI Agents is an AI platform on the COTI network, allowing users to easily launch, train, and trade AI agents. It emphasizes privacy and user-friendliness, supporting 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
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, structured metadata. Developers can access this data through The Grid's API for better integration and user experience.
