Crypto companies have kicked off September with remarkable fundraising activity, securing nearly $869 million in just one week. This surge in investment reflects a renewed wave of confidence in the digital asset sector, with startups already having attracted almost $16 billion in funding so far in 2025—well ahead of last year’s figures.
Three standout deals captured much of the spotlight this week.
Figure Technology, a New York-based stablecoin company, led the pack by raising $787.5 million through an initial public offering. The offering exceeded expectations, pricing above the original range and selling more shares thanks to strong demand. Figure specializes in using blockchain technologies to streamline home equity loans, boasting much faster approval times than traditional players. This funding values Figure at more than $5 billion and signifies rising investor appetite for crypto infrastructure, with major institutional investors joining the round.
Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, also featured prominently as it moved toward a public listing on Nasdaq. While preparing for the IPO, Gemini secured $50 million from Nasdaq through a private placement, with the two companies also planning to collaborate on custody and staking services. Gemini manages $21 billion in assets and has processed $285 billion worth of trades, and the upcoming listing is set to make it the third crypto exchange to go public in the US.
Inversion Labs, another headline-grabber, raised $26.5 million in a seed round led by Dragonfly Capital, valuing the blockchain-focused investment firm at $100 million. Inversion’s mission is to acquire traditional businesses in sectors like financial services and transform them using blockchain technology, aiming to boost operational efficiency and accelerate crypto adoption across various industries.
These recent fundraises mark a strong start to the final months of 2025 for the crypto industry. Analysts and major investors predict that overall investments could surpass $25 billion for the year, a sign that enthusiasm for blockchain innovation and digital asset platforms remains robust despite market fluctuations.
As more crypto companies attract institutional backing and public listings, the sector continues to integrate deeper into mainstream finance, signaling a maturing industry poised for further growth.