Dates: 30 December 2024 – 05 January 2025. This week’s notable funding rounds according to Coinfactiva.com’s research:
BIO Protocol Secures $64.4M
BIO Protocol achieved a milestone with its $64.4M public sale funding round. The decentralized science (DeSci) platform accelerates biotech research through community-owned DAOs, tokenized scientific IP, and open funding avenues. By supporting early-stage science with blockchain technology, BIO fosters collaboration and innovation.
Seed and Pre-Seed Highlights
Haedal Enables Liquid Staking
Haedal secured undisclosed seed funding from Hashed, Comma3 Ventures, and others. Operating on the Sui blockchain, Haedal’s protocol lets users stake SUI tokens for haSUI, which yields rewards while maintaining liquidity for DeFi activities.
Hyperfluid Redefines DEX Models
Hyperfluid raised funds in a pre-seed round from Ankaa and BlockBooster. As a hybrid orderbook and AMM DEX for Aptos, Hyperfluid blends efficiency and flexibility for seamless trading and asset swaps.
Accountable Enhances Transparency
With $2.3M in seed funding, Accountable offers a decentralized, privacy-focused data platform. Using zero-knowledge proofs, it provides live verification of assets and liabilities, enhancing trust in digital asset markets.
DataDance Protects Consumer Data
DataDance raised undisclosed seed funding from Hash Global. Built on Ethereum Layer 2, it enables AI-driven utilization of user data while ensuring privacy, fostering a decentralized data asset service platform.
Other Noteworthy Rounds
Arbelos Markets Joins Forces
Arbelos Markets attracted funding in an M&A round led by FalconX. It specializes in providing principal liquidity across crypto derivatives markets.
Silencio Combats Noise Pollution
Silencio raised $1.3M in a public sale. Its community-driven network incentivizes users to share hyper-local noise data, creating accurate noise maps for industries and improving global quality of life.
Fold Expands Bitcoin Rewards
Fold raised $20M, backed by ATW Partners. Its platform rewards users with Bitcoin on everyday purchases, offering a prepaid debit card and zero-fee Bitcoin purchases.
Thena Advances Binance DeFi
Thena secured funding from Binance Labs Fund. It serves as the liquidity layer on Binance Smart Chain, providing token swaps, yield farming, and leveraged farming options.
Pentagon Games Innovates in Web3
Pentagon Games attracted investment from 071labs. Combining Web3, AI, and XR Metaverse technologies, it enhances game development and distribution while providing tools for the Web3 gaming ecosystem.