Cryptocurrency startup secures $76 million in funding during the first week of the second quarter, with nearly $500 million raised cumulatively by 2026.

MarsBitNews · 2026-04-11T00:35:42+00:00

Mars Finance reports that in the first week of the second quarter of 2026, crypto startups raised $76 million, totaling nearly $500 million. Major projects include Pharos raising $44 million to build a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain, Oh raising $7.5 million to develop a Web3 AI platform, and Kulipa raising $6.2 million to provide brand payment card services.

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2026-04-11 00:35:42

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Mars Finance reports that according to DefiLlama data, crypto startups raised a total of $76 million in the first week of the second quarter of 2026, with total funding since 2026 approaching $500 million. The main funding projects this week are as follows: Pharos completed a $44 million Series A funding round, with participation from SNZ Holding, Chainlink, and Flow Traders. The project’s main business is building high-performance Layer 1 blockchains compatible with Ethereum applications, focusing on RWA and decentralized infrastructure networks. Oh completed a $7.5 million Series A funding round, led by Maven 11, with participation from L1 Digital, Hashed, Auros Global, and Maelstrom. The project’s main business is building a Web3 AI platform, providing decentralized AI service tools such as OhChat. Kulipa completed a $6.2 million seed round, led by Flourish Ventures and 1kx, with participation from White Star Capital and Fabric Ventures. The project’s main business is providing branded payment cards for crypto wallets, supporting the conversion of digital assets into traditional currency at checkout.

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