January 2025 Crypto Funding Brief
Welcome to our Monthly Crypto Funding Brief. Each month, we bring you the latest activities in the fundraising landscape. This newsletter aims to keep you informed about key developments, significant fundraises, active investors, and upcoming token unlocks, helping you stay ahead in the dynamic world of investments.
In this edition:
Monthly Fundraising Highlights
In January 2025, 132 crypto companies secured a combined $1.57 billion in funding. This total includes six companies that raised approximately $121 million through post-IPO debt and equity financing.
As shown in the chart below, the top five investors took part in 19 funding rounds, leading four of them. Their investments spanned multiple sectors, including key narratives such as AI, DeFi, and DePIN.
Note: The charts below do not include accelerator programs or post-IPO fundraising activities.
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Distribution of Fundraises by Company Category
In January, DeFi led in the number of deals, with 21 companies collectively raising approximately $339.3 million. In contrast, five wallet services companies secured a total of $189 million in funding.
Distribution of Fundraises by Stage
Seed stages dominated fundraising in January, with 22 companies collectively raising approximately $103 million. Public Token Sales accounted for the largest share, with $478 million raised.
M&A Activity
In January 2025, the crypto space saw 7 acquisitions spanning diverse sectors.
Notable Fundraise Filings
The chart below highlights the funds that reported the most recent fundraises through the SEC's Form D or D/A filings.
Token Unlocks: January and February 2025
This chart highlights major token unlocks in January and February 2025. The largest individual and combined token unlocks were by SUI, with two unlocks totaling approximately $136.89 million on January 3 and February 3, 2025.
The size and color of the circles represent the USD value of each unlock.
This newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not investment or trading advice. You are fully responsible for any decisions you make; The TIE Inc. is not liable for any loss or damage caused by reliance on information provided. For investment advice, please consult a registered investment advisor.
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