Web3, Layer 1s and Bitcoin Layer 2s were the most notable investment categories for the quarter, according to Galaxy’s analysts.
Crypto venture capital investment continued to rebound in Q2 despite a market lull, with founders and investors broadly reporting a more active fundraising environment than in prior quarters, according to Galaxy Digital.
“With generalist venture capitalists mostly still on the sidelines, crypto-focused venture capitalists find themselves in a more competitive environment, giving founders more leverage in negotiating terms,” they added. “This suggests that despite a lack of available investment capital compared to previous peaks, the resurgence of the crypto market over the past several quarters is leading to significant competition and a fear of missing out among investors.
Overall, early-stage deals captured the majority of investment capital during the quarter, accounting for 78% of the total, while pre-seed deals represented 13%, per Galaxy’s data. “The continuing interest in early-stage deals bodes well for the long-term health of the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. While some later-stage companies have struggled to raise capital, entrepreneurs are finding willing investors for new, innovative ideas,” the analysts said.
The largest cryptocurrency by market cap is currently trading for $60,117, according to The Block’s bitcoin price page, up 43% year-to-date but down 12% in Q2. Meanwhile, the GMCI 30 index, representing a selection of the top 30 cryptocurrencies, has gained 30% year-to-date but fell 18% in Q2.
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