April 2025 witnessed a rise in forward-thinking fundraising initiatives within the crypto and blockchain space. From cutting-edge token offerings to strategic collaborations, these projects highlight the increasing enthusiasm for decentralized finance and blockchain technology.
In this article, we’ll spotlight the leading fundraising projects of April and delve into the latest trends and developments influencing the industry.
Summary
- Total Raised: $2.37B
- Number of Rounds: 93
- Top Investment Categories: Blockchain Services, DeFi, CeFi
- Most active backers: Paradigm, Mirana, Andreessen Horowitz, Coinbase Ventures, and Framework
Rounds & Projects
Hidden Road | Loans
Hidden Road is a global credit network providing institutional-grade prime brokerage, clearing, and financing services across both traditional and digital asset markets. Operating as a conflict-free counterparty, it ensures neutrality with clients, custodians, and trading venues.
- Total Raised: $1.25B
- Notable Investors: Ripple
Sats Terminal | DeFi
Sats Terminal is a Bitcoin DeFi aggregation protocol that simplifies access to decentralized financial services on the Bitcoin network. It integrates decentralized exchange (DEX) services, bridging solutions, and yield aggregation into a unified platform, enhancing user experience and liquidity.
- Total Raised: $1.7M
- Notable Investors: Coinbase Ventures*, Draper Associates*, Draper Dragon, BitcoinFi, UTXO Management, Core Ventures, Sats Ventures, Delta Blockchain Fund, Tenzor Capital, 3Commas Capital, MH Ventures, domo, Paul Taylor, Franklin Bi, Danish Chaudhry.
Octane Security | Cybersecurity
Octane is an AI-powered cybersecurity platform that provides continuous, real-time analysis of blockchain smart contracts to detect and remediate vulnerabilities before deployment.
By integrating seamlessly into developers’ CI/CD pipelines, Octane accelerates secure code releases and reduces reliance on traditional audits.
- Total Raised: $6.8M
- Notable Investors: Archetype, Winklevoss Capital, Druid Ventures, Circle, Gemini Frontier Fund, Legion Capital, Duke Capital Partners, Balaji Srinivasan, Sina Habibian.
Firefishl | DeFi
Firefish is an open lending marketplace that facilitates Bitcoin-backed loans, connecting borrowers and investors directly without intermediaries. Borrowers can secure fiat or stablecoin loans by collateralizing their Bitcoin holdings, allowing them to access liquidity without selling their assets.
- Notable Investors: MitonC fund, Braiins.
- Total Raised: $1.8M
Lyzi | Payment
Lyzi is a France-based crypto payment platform built on the Tezos blockchain, enabling seamless in-store and online transactions using over 21 cryptocurrencies. It allows consumers to pay with crypto while merchants receive fiat directly to their bank accounts.
- Total Raised: $1.42M
- Notable Investors: Tezos Foundation, NYX Ventures, Christopher Grilhault des Fontaines, Jean-Luc Bernard.
Cap Labs | DeFi
CAP Labs is a DeFi protocol offering a stablecoin mechanism designed to generate high, sustainable yields. Focused on optimizing capital efficiency, CAP Labs aims to provide decentralized yield options unattainable through traditional finance. The platform combines advanced DeFi strategies to maximize stablecoin profitability and accessibility.
- Total Raised: $9.9B
- Notable Investors: Franklin Templeton*, Triton Capital*, GSR Markets LTD, Flow Traders, Laser Digital, IMC, RockawayX, Superscrypt, CMCC Global, Selini Capital, Caladan, Paper Ventures, Presto Labs, Fasanara Capital, Auros Global, Breed VC, Curved Ventures, Nonce Classic, Flowdesk, Spencer Noon.
BugsCoin | Point system
BugsCoin is a digital token that revolutionizes traditional point systems by integrating blockchain technology, transforming points into valuable assets. It serves as a reward system on platforms like AntTalk, a virtual investment community, enhancing user engagement through transparent and fair accumulation of rewards.
- Total Raised: $12B
- Notable Investors: Becker Ventures, Castrum Capital, BullPerks, The DuckDao, Maxx Capital Official.
APX Lending | Lending
APX Lending is a Canada-based crypto-backed lending platform enabling individuals and institutions to borrow against their Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings without selling them. Registered with FINTRAC (Canada) and FinCEN (U.S.), APX offers personal and business loans with competitive terms, including up to 60% loan-to-value (LTV) ratios, interest rates starting at 13.99%, and flexible repayment periods ranging from 3 to 60 months. APX also provides a white-label Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution for financial institutions seeking to integrate crypto-backed lending into their offerings.
- Total Raised: $20M
- Notable Investors: Cypress Hills.
Meanwhile | Insurance
Meanwhile is a life insurance company that offers policies denominated in Bitcoin (BTC). It provides a tax-advantaged way for policyholders to leverage their Bitcoin wealth and pass it on to the next generation. With guaranteed growth, liquidity options, and a focus on generational wealth transfer, Meanwhile aims to provide innovative solutions in the insurance industry using digital currencies.
- Total Raised: $40M
- Notable Investors: Framework Ventures, Fulgur Ventures, Wences Casares.
Towns Protocol | GameFi
Towns is a decentralized communication protocol and application designed to empower communities to build, own, and govern their digital town squares.
- Total Raised: $10M
- Notable Investors: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z crypto)*, Coinbase Ventures, Benchmark.
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