Last week, the global blockchain sector witnessed four notable funding events, amassing over $42.6 million. In the DeFi domain, Haven, a marketplace for real-world equity fixed income, completed a seed funding round valued at $30 million with participation from investors like Candaq and others. Haven is focused on creating a transparent on-chain fixed-income market by introducing traditional low-volatility assets to blockchain technology.
In the Web3 and AI sector, AIAV, a platform merging AI with Web3, secured $4 million in funding. Investors such as Animoca Brands contributed to this round, which aims to bolster product development and ecosystem growth. AIAV’s foundation includes a decentralized learning framework that allows users to own and monetize their dialogue data.
Additionally, SocialGood Inc., a Tokyo-based cryptocurrency rewards platform, raised approximately $5.63 million in Series B funding to enhance its management and governance structures. The platform partners with major e-commerce sites and mobile games, offering users rewards in cryptocurrency.
Lastly, the American mixed martial arts company, MMA, completed a $3 million private funding round to develop its Web3 platform. The investment was led by American Ventures LLC, with Donald Trump Jr. among the participants. The funds are intended to support the company’s expansion within the Web3 ecosystem.
