VC
Update on Crypto Investments in the Private Market
Joseph Borda, SVP and Head of Americas Research and Data Operations at Preqin, joins I.D.E.A.S. 2022 with an update on crypto activities in the private equity market including VC deal flows and hedge fund asset flows targeted towards blockchain and crypto.
Did VC Firms Miss Red Flags with FTX?
"The FTX rounds were a byproduct of the funding environment from last year," says Dragonfly Partner Tom Schmidt, citing more bidders than opportunities in a low interest rate environment. He discusses how VC firms may have missed red flags with FTX.
Pantera Capital Exec on How Venture Capital Is Investing in the Digital Economy
Venture capital (VC) funding for crypto startups sank 37% in Q3 to its lowest level in over a year. Pantera Capital Partner Lauren Stephanian discusses the state of VC crypto investing and institutional adoption. Plus, the impact and "pushback effect" of recent decentralized finance (DeFi) hacks on the industry.
Tribe Capital CEO on Crypto Industry Investment Outlook
Reacting to data indicating VC funding for crypto startups plunged to its lowest level in a year, Tribe Capital CEO and co-founder Arjun Sethi discusses the potential risks of CeFi and DeFi and his outlook for institutional adoption. Plus, growth plans for Tribe Capital.
A16z Invests $500M in Indian Startups
According to a TechCrunch report, venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) plans to invest $500 million in India’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem. “The Hash” group discusses India’s budding crypto community, being the home of noteworthy projects like Polygon, and how VC interest could curb heavy regulation in the country.
Sky Mavis COO: $625M Axie Infinity Hack Was ‘Social Engineering’
Sky Mavis COO & Co-Founder Aleksander Larsen shares an inside perspective on the $625 million exploit of Axie Infinity’s Ronin network, explaining the circumstances that lead to the attack and the subsequent wave of financial support from Binance and venture capitalists to refund the victims. Plus, a conversation on the security of blockchain bridges, lessons learned for the overall crypto ecosystem and the launch of Axie Infinity: Origin.
A16z Leads $4.8M Round for Crypto Gaming Startup Battlebound
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is leading a $4.8 million seed round into play-to-earn gaming startup Battlebound. “The Hash” group discusses the impact blockchain gaming has had for people seeking an additional source of income and the challenges companies like Battlebound might face as they compete with the likes of Playstation for mainstream audiences.
Olympian Apolo Ohno Explains Why Athletes Love Crypto
Olympic speed skater and Web 3 enthusiast Apolo Ohno discusses the growing involvement of athletes in crypto spaces through NFT projects and other ventures. Ohno explains his investment strategy with San Francisco VC firm Tribe Capital and the lessons learned from the 2021 Hybrid Trade lawsuit.
Venture Capital Perspective on Crypto in 2022
Chen Li, CEO of Venture Capital firm Youbi Capital, provides his insights on the current and future state of the crypto market. Li discusses the potential of newer layer 1 blockchain projects like Avalanche, Polygon, and Terra, and bitcoin’s influence on the value of other altcoins. Plus, his take on the future of China’s cryptocurrency ecosystem and Jack Dorsey’s recent Twitter statements against Web 3.
