Why did Coinbase Ventures make the most crypto investments in 2026?

Coinbase Ventures led crypto venture capital activity with 30 investment deals in the first half of 2026. The firm invested across sectors including payments, decentralised finance, infrastructure, and real-world assets.

How much did crypto companies raise in June 2026?

Crypto companies raised US$1.4 billion in June 2026. That was down from US$3.8 billion in April, while fundraising rounds fell to 61 from 89 in May.

What sectors attracted the most crypto venture capital in 2026?

Decentralised finance, payments, and artificial intelligence attracted the most crypto venture capital over the past year. These sectors recorded the highest number of fundraising rounds, according to CryptoRank.

Why did the number of crypto investors fall in 2026?

The number of unique crypto investors fell to 242 in June 2026 from 452 in October 2025. The decline came as overall crypto venture funding slowed during the market downturn.

Which countries invested the most in crypto startups during 2026?

United States-based venture capital firms invested US$5.8 billion in crypto startups over the past six months. Australian investors contributed US$3.6 billion during the same period.

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Coinbase Ventures leads 2026 crypto funding

Written by Liezl GambePublished Jul 14, 2026, 12:57 AM

Coinbase Ventures completed the most crypto investment deals in the first half of 2026.
Crypto funding slowed as total investment and investor numbers declined.
DeFi, payments, and AI remained the most active sectors for venture capital.

Coinbase Ventures completed 30 crypto investment deals in the first half of 2026, the highest total among crypto venture capital firms.

Animoca Brands followed with 19 deals, while Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) completed 18 and Tether made 15 investments.

Over the past 12 months, Coinbase Ventures completed 75 deals, more than any other crypto investor.

Crypto companies raised US$1.4 billion in June, down from US$3.8 billion in April, while fundraising rounds fell to 61 from 89 in May.

The number of active crypto investors also dropped to 242 in June from 452 in October 2025.

Decentralised finance, payments, and artificial intelligence attracted the most venture funding over the past year.

United States-based investors committed US$5.8 billion over the past six months, while Australian investors contributed US$3.6 billion.