In a year of unprecedented growth in the crypto industry, Ryan Selkis, founder of Messari, a well-known data analytics firm in the crypto space, shed light on the staggering number of funding rounds taking place in 2023. Selkis’ statements, supported by detailed graphics, give an idea about the funding frenzy surrounding the crypto world. Here are the details…
Cryptocurrencies have seen an investment frenzy
According to Selkis, a staggering 33 investors actively participated in at least ten funding rounds for various crypto projects this year. The data shared by Selkis covers a wealth of information, including the investors themselves, the rounds they financed, co-investors, financing types, crypto sectors, and committed amounts. At the top of the list of crypto investors is Coinbase Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of the famous US-based crypto exchange Coinbase. Coinbase Ventures stands out by supporting at least 290 organizations and participating in over 324 financing rounds.
There are 33 investors who have done 10+ rounds announced crypto deals this year.
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— Ryan Selkis 🪳 (@twobitidiot) September 14, 2023
The most common type of funding it provides is a “Seed” round, which typically represents initial funding for a startup to develop a prototype, validate a business model, and hire its first employees. Particularly noteworthy is the average funding round amount from Coinbase Ventures, which is an impressive $8 million. This statement caught the attention of Coinbase exchange CEO Brian Armstrong, who simply commented, “Bullish,” showing his strong belief in the long-term potential of the crypto projects they invest in.
Animoca Brands was also one of the biggest investors
In second place in the ranking is Animoca Brands, a Blockchain-based gaming company. Animoca Brands has actively participated in more than 271 financing rounds, predominantly providing seed financing. Animoca Brands’ average commitment is $5.5 million. However, the investor with the highest average funding amount is Andreessen Horowitz, a leading Silicon Valley software firm. Andreessen Horowitz has made its mark in the crypto funding arena with an impressive average funding amount of $25 million. cryptokoin.comWe recently reported that a US-based crypto firm has raised a significant $54 million in funding, with Andreessen Horowitz leading the investor pack.
Of the 33 investors highlighted, the cumulative total of funding rounds among the top 20 investors is a staggering 2,763. This underlines the intense interest and financial support flowing into the crypto space in 2023. As the crypto industry continues to evolve and attract significant investments, these funding rounds are indicative of the sector’s solid growth and enduring potential. With Coinbase Ventures leading the way and other notable investors following suit, the BTC world is poised for further expansion, innovation and opportunity.
