Venture Capital

Investment Firm Blockchain Capital is Launching a $10 Million ICO
Industry VC fund Blockchain Capital plans to raise a new fund in part by creating a digital token and selling it by way of an ICO.

Bitcoin Wallet Maker CoolBitX Raises $500k for Healthcare Solution
Bitcoin hardware wallet maker CoolBitX has raised $500,000 as part of its push into the broader blockchain security industry.

Bitcoin Startup Align Raises $24 Million, Rebrands as Veem
Veem, formally known as Align Commerce, has raised $24m as part of its plan to simplify global fiat currency payments using the bitcoin blockchain.

Why the ICO Model's Success Could Be Its Downfall
The notable successes of token sales as speculative investments could end up being the nail in their coffin, argues Noelle Acheson.

Blockchain Startup Storj Targets Enterprise Cloud With $3 Million Raise
Decentralized storage startup Storj Labs announced today it has raised $3m in seed funding.

Bitcoin IoT Startup Filament Nets $9.5 Million in New Funding
Blockchain IoT startup Filament has almost completed a fresh round of fundraising.

P2P Bitcoin Lender Bitbond Raises $1.2 Million in New Funding
Peer-to-peer bitcoin loan market Bitbond has raised a further $1.2m from a group of angel investors.

Banking Giant Mizuho Invests in Japan's Biggest Bitcoin Exchange
Japan's largest bitcoin exchange by volume has announced a new round of fundraising backed by three domestic financial giants.

Deutsche Bank Analyst: Blockchain Could Have Prevented Soros Leaks
One Deutsche Bank analyst believes a recent, unwanted financial disclosure could have been prevented with blockchain tech.

Blockchain Firms Aim For Hedge Funds, But is There a Better Target?
While blockchain startups are targeting the hedge fund industry, venture capital may be a better place to focus efforts, says Noelle Acheson.

