February crypto startups raised $883 million, down 13% year-over-year

SmartContractAuditor · 2026-02-28T05:06:17+00:00

In February, crypto startups received approximately $883 million in venture capital, down about 13% compared to the same period last year. Investors are now more focused on project revenue, user scale, and sustainability, with investment strategies becoming more cautious. Future attention will be on stablecoins, AI agents, and compliance tools.

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2026-02-28 05:06:17

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Odaily Planet Daily reports that in February, crypto startups raised approximately $883 million in venture capital, a decrease of about 13% compared to over $1 billion in the same period last year.

Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner at DWF Labs, stated that investors are now more focused on revenue, user base, and the survival ability of projects during bear markets, leading to a more cautious investment strategy. He pointed out that in 2026, venture capital will mainly focus on stablecoins and payment infrastructure, AI agents, and compliance and fund management tools for institutions.

Major funding rounds in February include: Flying Tulip raising $206 million through token sales; digital goods platform Whop receiving a strategic investment of $200 million from Tether; and U.S. digital asset bank Anchorage Digital securing a strategic equity investment of $100 million from Tether. (DL News)

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