BlocksInform
Galaxy Digital, a leader in the cryptocurrency sector, is expanding its investment scope with a recently announced $100 million fund. This venture aims to empower promising early-stage crypto startups.
The move builds on Galaxy’s existing involvement in the crypto ecosystem, which previously relied on internal capital for company investments.
Galaxy Digital’s Latest Fund to Fuel Crypto Ecosystem Growth
Known as the Galaxy Ventures Fund I, LP, the fund anticipates backing up to 30 startups within the next three years. Investments will begin at $1 million, centering on financial applications, software infrastructure, and crypto protocols.
Galaxy Digital has a solid history of investing in crypto companies, claiming to have invested $200 million in over 100 projects in the past six years. This fund, however, signifies a shift for its venture team, marking the first time they’ll engage with outside investors. The company to replicate the success of its balance sheet investing through an institutional-grade fund.
This resurgence aligns with research released by Galaxy Digital itself in January 2024. The company’s report outlined how venture fundraising strategies correlate with heightened crypto demand.
Institutional interest tends to wane as valuations decrease, posing challenges for crypto venture fundraising. This was evident throughout 2023 as passive investment products dominated the market.
Furthermore, Galaxy Digital’s also sheds light on the significance of their new fund. Globally, venture capital firms focused on crypto/blockchain secured only $5.75 billion in 2023, a stark decline from the 2022 record of $37.7 billion.
The company’s research emphasized that while venture fundraising within crypto wasn’t a major vehicle until 2021, the sector has still made headway compared to pre-2021 levels. The report anticipates crypto venture capital could regain momentum in 2024 if crypto-native allocators choose to reinvest.
