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