Amidst a steady crypto market, total crypto VC funding hit $293.2 million

This week, capital flowed into infrastructure, AI, and DeFi projects across various funding stages. While Auradine dominated the headlines, several other projects secured notable investments

Amidst a steady crypto market, total crypto VC funding hit $293.2 million for the week of April 13-19, 293.2 million, according to data from Cryptofundraising.

The period saw a broad range of projects in infrastructure, AI, and DeFi receive funding across different stages. While Auradine’s $153 million Series C took the lead, several other projects also secured noteworthy investments.

As per Cryptofundraising data, here’s a breakdown of the major crypto funding rounds that closed during this period:

Auradine, $153 million

LayerZero, $55 million

a16z crypto has acquired an additional $55 million ZRO, locked for three years.

@a16zcrypto led our Series A+ and Series B and has believed in the LayerZero vision from early on.

This new purchase of ZRO reflects their continued conviction in LayerZero. pic.twitter.com/2uQSaSmU2K

— LayerZero (@LayerZero_Labs) April 17, 2025

World Liberty Financial, $25 million

Optimum, $11 million

Resolv Labs, $10 million

Projects < $10 million