Web3 Fundraising: 14th – 20th July 2025

Leading the pack this week, Perplexity AI raised a staggering $100 million, marking one of the largest rounds in recent memory.

Spiko followed with a $22 million raise, backed by Index Ventures, underscoring continued investor interest in decentralized communication platforms. Blockskye, a blockchain-based travel management firm, secured $15.8 million in funding with support from Blockchange Ventures.

Meanwhile, Ephemera, a startup focused on ephemeral data and privacy tech, brought in $20 million, led by major crypto investors a16z crypto, Union Square Ventures, and Faction. In the AI space, Spacely AI landed $1 million with early backing from PropTech Farm, hinting at growing crossover interest between proptech and blockchain.

Finally, JA Mining, a firm specializing in sustainable crypto mining solutions, raised $17 million to expand operations and invest in green energy infrastructure.