Crypto Startup Funding Tops $100 Billion Since May 2014

As a seasoned crypto investor with a decade of experience under my belt, I’m thrilled to witness the explosive growth of the cryptocurrency industry. The fact that startup funding has surpassed $100 billion since May 2014 is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of this burgeoning market, even amidst evolving regulations and dynamic market conditions.


As a crypto investor looking back over the past decade, I’m in awe of how far we’ve come. Since May 2014, an astonishing $100 billion has been poured into cryptocurrency startups. This growth, despite evolving regulations and market dynamics, speaks volumes about the potential of this innovative sector.

According to DefiLlama’s TVL (Total Value Locked) aggregation data, the decentralized finance industry had amassed approximately $101.35 billion by June 16, 2024. In contrast, just $17.14 million was invested in the sector back in May 2014 – demonstrating significant growth over the ensuing years.

Crypto Startup Funding Tops $100 Billion Since May 2014

By June 2024, funding increased to $280.25 million for the month, which is significantly higher than the levels of a decade ago but slightly below the May $777.11 million.

In October 2021, cryptocurrency startups secured an all-time high of over $7 billion in investments. This surpassed the funding amounts of any previous month. January 2022 followed closely with approximately $3.67 billion, marking the second largest funding period for these companies.

In recent research conducted in 2023, it was found that approximately forty percent of all cryptocurrency investments originate from the US, while the UK accounts for around 7.7%, and Singapore contributes slightly over 5.7%.

In late 2023 and early 2024, several significant funding rounds took place. Among these were Together.AI and Wormhole, which secured investments of $225 million apiece. Totter and Eigenlayer also received substantial funding, with totters receiving $101 million and Eigenlayer getting $100 million. Swan Bitcoin raised $165 million, while Com added $110 million to their coffers. This investment surge continued unabated.

The data indicates that both the industry and investors continue to grow and remain optimistic about the cryptocurrency market’s prospects, notwithstanding the persistent market and regulatory challenges.

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2024-06-17 07:48