Crypto and Web3 Startups Raised $380.5 Million Last Week
Sixteen firms secured fresh capital, led by major funding rounds for Spiko and Nous Research.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Startups
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Between Oct. 3 and Oct. 9, 2026, sixteen crypto and Web3 companies collectively raised $380.51 million in funding. The surge was driven by large financing rounds for industry participants ranging from tokenized finance providers to AI model developers.
Why it matters
This capital injection supports the continued scaling of tokenized cash products and enterprise AI tooling. For operators in this space, the trend signals sustained investor interest in bridging blockchain infrastructure with regulated financial products and operational AI software.
Sixteen companies raised a total of $380.51 million, with Spiko, Nous Research, and Mecka accounting for 63% of that capital. Spiko alone manages $2.7 billion in assets as it prepares to expand its team across several European markets.
The players
Spiko
A provider of regulated cash funds in tokenized form that currently holds $2.7 billion in assets.
Nous Research
A developer of open-source AI models and Hermes agent products intended for business use.
Mecka
A blockchain-focused firm that recently secured $60 million in Series B financing.
Meanwhile
A financial services firm serving clients across regions including Singapore, Hong Kong, the UAE, and Switzerland.
The details
The funding activity focused on infrastructure and B2B services, with Spiko securing $90 million to scale its tokenized cash fund operations and expand into Germany, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands. Simultaneously, Nous Research raised $90 million to further develop its Hermes open-source AI models and enterprise agent products. Other firms like Mecka and Meanwhile also captured significant capital, reflecting a broader effort to professionalize Web3 services for diverse international markets.
Timeline
Sixteen crypto and Web3 firms raised $380.51 million between Oct. 3 and Oct. 9, 2026.
Spiko raised $90 million in a Series B round on Oct. 6, 2026.
Mecka secured $60 million in a Series B round on Oct. 7, 2026.
Meanwhile raised $37.5 million on Oct. 8, 2026.
Market Landscape
This funding trend follows the pattern of the 2021-2022 venture capital influx into decentralized finance, but shifts focus toward regulated institutional products. It marks a significant shift away from speculative consumer apps toward back-end financial and AI infrastructure.
Operators in the Web3 space should monitor how these firms utilize new capital to expand their regulatory compliance frameworks and international market presence. For competitors, these funding milestones establish new benchmarks for operational scale and enterprise-grade service offerings.
The takeaway
The recent capital influx highlights a growing institutional preference for companies that integrate blockchain with traditional financial regulation and enterprise-ready AI. Owners should track whether these firms meet their stated expansion goals to determine if the current investment trend represents a sustainable shift in sector utility.
Further reading
For broader trends in emerging business development, see our coverage of Startups.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TokenPost.
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