Crypto VC Fundraising: Sentora, T-Rex and Sonic Labs Lead New Wave of Investment
The crypto fundraising market continued to show signs of improvement over the past week, with several successful funding rounds for projects across various sectors such as infrastructure, entertainment and Web3 development tools. Among them, three names that stood out were Sentora, T-Rex and Sonic Labs, showing the growing interest from venture capitalists in innovative blockchain-based solutions.
Sentora Raises $25 Million – Bringing DeFi Closer to Financial Institutions
Sentora is the result of a merger between IntoTheBlock and Trident Digital, aiming to create a DeFi platform that optimizes yield strategies and risk management for institutions.
The $25 million Series A round was led by New Form Capital with participation from big names such as Ripple and Tribe Capital. Sentora focuses on solving the regulatory and operational barriers that are currently a major barrier to DeFi adoption in traditional finance. Combining deep analytics and structured finance expertise, Sentora aims to become a vital bridge between the TradFi and DeFi worlds.
T-Rex Raises $17 Million – Web3 Enters the Entertainment Game
T-Rex is a Web3 entertainment platform that is gaining attention for its “viewer rewards” model. Users are rewarded in cryptocurrency for interacting with content on popular platforms such as X, TikTok, and YouTube.
The system uses zkTLS technology to protect user privacy, while verifying interaction behavior using a browser extension. With the “proof of interaction” model, users collect points through “popcorn” icons displayed on the screen, which can then be converted into tokens. T-Rex is backed by major investors such as Portal Ventures, Framework Ventures, and Arbitrum Gaming Ventures. The browser extension is expected to officially launch by the end of the summer.
Sonic Labs Raises $10 Million – Fantom Ecosystem Gets a New Wind
Sonic Labs has raised $10 million in a strategic funding round led by Galaxy, to accelerate the development of the Sonic blockchain ecosystem along with the $S token.
Built on the Fantom platform and compatible with EVM, Sonic Mainnet promises high speed and strong scalability. The funds will be used to deploy new applications in the fields of DeFi, real-world assets (RWA), and blockchain games, solidifying Sonic's position in the expanding Web3 landscape.
Fleek, $7M – Combining AI and Influencer Economy
Following a $25M Series A in 2022, Fleek raised another $7M through a token sale on CoinList. The platform allows users to create and monetize AI characters that act as “influencers” such as tech gurus, comedians, or fashion advisors – all delivered as a monthly subscription.
DogeOS, $6.9M – The New Future of Dogecoin
DogeOS, a project building an application layer on the Dogecoin network, has just received $6.9M from Polychain Capital. The goal is to build DeFi products, games, and integrated AI, supporting the deep expansion of the Dogecoin ecosystem. DogeOS will use the capital to develop the platform, expand developer tools, and establish strategic partnerships, focusing on “X-native” applications – applications that deliver interactive experiences directly on the social network platform.
Conclusion:
This week’s funding rounds demonstrate the confidence of venture capitalists in the ability of Web3 to transform the finance, entertainment, and software development industries. As blockchain technology continues to expand, projects like Sentora, T-Rex, and Sonic Labs are proving that innovation remains the driving force behind the new wave of investment.
