Web3 Fundraising: 1st – 7th September 2025

Lead, a fast-growing player in the Web3 space, has secured $70 million in funding. The substantial investment marks a major milestone for the company as it looks to scale operations and expand its product offering.

Reflect Money, a decentralized finance platform, raised $3.75 million with backing from a16z crypto. The funding is expected to accelerate the development of its on-chain financial tools and support its mission to make DeFi more accessible to everyday users.

In the gaming and blockchain crossover space, GLHF announced it has obtained $2 million in funding, with notable support from 1confirmation. The startup plans to use the capital to deepen user engagement and further integrate Web3 mechanics into the gaming experience.

Meanwhile, Etherealize made headlines with a $40 million funding round, backed by leading crypto investment firms Electric Capital and Paradigm. The company is focused on building scalable decentralized infrastructure and says the funds will be used to grow its engineering team and launch new protocol features.

AI innovation also saw a boost, as Kite AI secured $18 million to continue developing its artificial intelligence technologies. The startup is positioning itself as a key player in the next generation of AI-powered tools and platforms.

Elsewhere, ZEUS Exchange, an early-stage digital asset exchange platform, raised $95,000 to support its initial development. While modest compared to others in this round, the funding represents an important step for the company as it enters the competitive crypto exchange landscape.

SeedList, a platform designed to support community-led investing, raised $1.5 million in seed funding. The startup aims to democratize access to early-stage investment opportunities through its unique platform model.