VC Market Expands Early Investments in AI and Blockchain Infrastructure

In the last week of July, the VC market saw nine projects either securing investments or announcing corporate events. The main investment areas included artificial intelligence (AI), decentralized finance (DeFi), and infrastructure projects, with most being early-stage initiatives. AIW3.ai was recognized with a valuation of $60 million in its pre-A round, focusing on AI infrastructure and AI agents as its core business. Birdai secured investments in the MEV sector, while Dow Protocol raised funds in the DeFi and real-world asset (RWA) sectors. Axis Robotics, a project combining AI and robotics infrastructure, also attracted early investments. In the DeFi sector, Fluid and Townsquare made it to the investment list, with Townsquare revealing a valuation of $200 million. Investors included OG, Arcane Group, Animoca Brands, and OKX Ventures. This week's investment trends are concentrated on AI and blockchain infrastructure, with VCs strengthening their strategies to secure competitive advantages in foundational technologies and services.

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