Venture Capital
Andreessen Horowitz Raises $4.5B Crypto Fund, its Fourth
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has announced a new $4.5 billion fund that will invest in crypto and Web 3 companies. It's the Silicon Valley venture capital firm's fourth such fund focused on digital assets. "The Hash" hosts discuss the timing and industry implications of a16z doubling down on its crypto investments despite the market downturn.
VC Firm Electric Capital Raises $1B for 2 New Funds Targeting Tokens and Equity Stakes
On Tuesday, Crypto venture capital firm Electric Capital announced that it raised $1 billion to create two new funds: a $400 million venture fund and a $600 million token fund. “The Hash” explains how Electric Capital’s approach, which focuses on token allocation directed toward the community, differs from others in the space.
Why Sequoia Capital Is Raising $600M to Launch New Crypto Fund
VC dollars continue to flow into the crypto space. The venerable venture capital firm Sequoia Capital is looking to raise $600 million for its first crypto-specific fund, primarily investing in liquid tokens and digital assets. "The Hash" team explains why Sequoia is jumping into the scene after other large VC funds Paradigm and Andreessen Horowitz.
Crypto VC Investments in Latin America Grew to $653M in 2021
Venture capital investments in crypto and blockchain firms in Latin America reached $653 million in 2021, almost 10 times more than what was invested in 2020, according to the Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America (LAVCA). "The Hash" panel discusses the significance of this growth, particularly in regions known for hyperinflation like Venezuela and Argentina.
Legendary Investor Bill Tai on NFTs, Metaverse and the Future of Blockchain
In this special episode of "First Mover," host Christine Lee sits down with Bill Tai, co-founder and chairman of "NFT for social good platform," Metagood. The venture capital (VC) legend, startup mentor, prodigious networker, kitesurfer and passionate conservationist explains the social potential and possible risks of NFTs. He also shares his insights into the metaverse, tokenization, and wider outlook for blockchain technology.
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.
