Crypto VC funding: Some $190m put to work, OG Labs and Eventflo secure capital

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In the second week of 2025, FTX EU was sold for $32.70 million to Backpack. Approximately $189.96 million had been invested in various sectors of blockchain technology by this point.

In the initial phase of the New Year, we’re observing a consistent influx of funds. The funding figures for the second week surpassed that of the first week by approximately $100 million, amounting to $188 million in total.

This past week’s focus was primarily on centralized trading platforms, integrating AI, and improving infrastructure, as various projects – some mature while others are still in progress – attracted funding. Here are the significant happenings according to Crypto Fundraising statistics.

VOOX, $50 million

  • Raised $50 million in an unknown round
  • The investment was backed by Pinnacle Venture
  • VOOX is building an AI-powered trading platform

As a researcher reporting on the latest developments, I’m excited to share that VOOX Exchange, an AI-driven platform tailored to suit your needs, has recently secured a $50M investment from VcPinnacle. This groundbreaking move is set to transform trading as we know it.

For you, this means:

1. Enhanced AI tools that will optimize your trades for maximum efficiency.
2. Strengthened security measures to provide you with unwavering peace of mind.
3. A faster and smoother trading experience to make your journey more seamless than ever before.

— Crypto PM (@CryptoPM_) January 11, 2025

FTX EU, $32.7 million

  • FTX EU bagged an M&A deal worth $32.7 million
  • The project was acquired by Backpack
  • FTX EU is the European arm of the crypto exchange

FTX EU, along with its MiFID II License, has been taken over by Backpack. Our primary goal is to return all funds held in Euros for our European customers on behalf of the FTX estate. Subsequently, we aim to introduce a comprehensive range of spot, margin, and futures trading products.

In the near future, crypto perpetual swap trading will be reintroduced in Europe 🇪🇺.

— Backpack 🎒 (@Backpack) January 7, 2025

OG Labs, $32.24 million

  • Raised $32.24 million through public sale
  • Combining AI with L1 infrastructure
  • OG Labs is developing blockchain infrastructure tools
  • The project has raised over $107.24 million so far

Eventflo, $20 million

  • Eventflo secured $20 million in an unknown round
  • The project is backed by Rothman Management
  • Eventflo is working on payment solutions, marketing and event operations

Exciting developments at Eventflo HQ as Rollman Group invests $20 million to support our venture revolutionizing event technology! 💰🎉

Many thanks to ListingCapital for the introduction—you’re now eternally welcomed to all our office celebrations.

Check out this article about it here…

— eventflo (@eventfloHQ) January 8, 2025

SoSoValue, $15 million

  • Raised $15 million in Series A with $200 million FDV
  • SoSoValue is backed by HongShan, Mirana and SafePal
  • The project is building an analytics platform and has raised $19.15 million so far.

Notable crypto VC funding rounds under $10 million

  • Nakamoto Games raised $10 million for P2E gaming on Polygon (MATIC)
  • Alpen Labs secured $8.5 million in strategic funding
  • Privasea raised $5.25 million Series A with $180 million FDV
  • Superseed gathered $4.47 million through public sale
  • ZKcandy secured $4 million in seed funding
  • Rena Labs raised $3.3 million in pre-seed funding
  • Starpower secured $2.5 million in an unknown round
  • Ooga Booga raised $1.5 million in strategic funding
  • BAD Coin gathered $1.25 million through public sale with $12.50 million FDV
  • Enclave and Aligned Layer each raised $1 million
  • Yiedl secured $735,000 in an unknown round
  • Xterio raised $300,000 through public sale with $0.04 FDV
  • Primex Finance gathered $50,000 through public sale
  • Wise Monkey funding amount TBD

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2025-01-11 21:06