Venture Capital
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.
The Record-Smashing Funding Quarter, Venture Capitalists Invested $6.5B Into Crypto and Blockchain in Q3
New data from market intelligence firm CB Insights reveals global venture capital (VC) funding into crypto and blockchain reached an all-time high of $6.5 billion in the third quarter of 2021. This surpassed the updated second-quarter total of $5.2 billion, but what does the number mean? "I do see a giant push across all sectors towards decentralization," host Naomi Brockwell said.
Institutional NFT Interest Heats Up as Three Arrows Capital Launches ‘Starry Night’ Fund
Crypto venture capital (VC) firm Three Arrows Capital is entering the non-fungible token (NFT) space with the launch of an NFT-dedicated fund named “Starry Night Capital.” The hosts of “The Hash” discuss the latest crypto VC jumping on the NFT bandwagon amid growing interest in institutional NFTs.
Andreessen Horowitz Triples Down on Crypto With New $2.2B Fund. What’s Next?
Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a major backer of Coinbase and countless other crypto firms in the digital asset space, rakes in $2.2 billion for its third crypto venture fund, the largest crypto-related fund in the venture capital space to date. What does the future holds for a16z, and what's the significance of this moment in crypto history?
NFT Platforms Continue to Attract Venture Capital Money
Investor money continues to pour into the NFT sphere. Jay-Z is among the backers of a $19 million funding round for Bitski, and the team behind the infamous Banksy burning NFT has raised $3 million to build a new NFT platform on the Solana blockchain. “The Hash” panel unpacks these latest developments.
Crypto Attracting Big Loads of Venture Capital
Multicoin Capital has raised its second venture fund for $100 million to double down on investments in crypto startups, which comes on the heels of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) reportedly collecting checks for a $1 billion cryptocurrency venture fund. “The Hash” panel explores what this could mean for crypto startups and the overall impact crypto-backed VCs can have on the financial sector.
