Crypto venture capital is showing signs of a strong rebound in 2025, and Auradine just added fuel to the fire with a blockbuster $153 million Series B raise. The funding round, announced Friday, marks one of the largest crypto infrastructure deals this year — and the timing couldn’t be more politically charged.
We’ve raised $153M in Series C funding, bringing our total to over $300M! https://t.co/a9vGhm0PsM
— Auradine (@Auradine_Inc) April 16, 2025
According to the company’s announcement, the round was co-led by Valor Equity Partners, StepStone Group, and Mubadala Capital, with participation from previous investors like Celesta Capital, Mayfield, and Marlinspike Capital. Auradine now totals $283 million in funding since its founding in 2022.
Auradine, a US-based blockchain infrastructure company, focuses on energy-efficient computing, zero-knowledge (ZK) security, and decentralized privacy solutions. Their flagship products cater to both enterprise clients and Web3 infrastructure providers.
But what’s really driving momentum this time? All signs point to President Trump’s recent WLFI (Web3, Liberty, Freedom, and Innovation) initiative — a political and economic move aiming to prioritize domestic blockchain investment. WLFI outlines incentives for crypto infrastructure, AI, and decentralized data projects that operate within the US.
Auradine’s CEO, Rajiv Khemani, noted that “the WLFI policy signals an era where American-led innovation in crypto and Web3 will thrive. Our mission aligns with this direction, and investor confidence reflects that.”
A strategic moment for Web3 infrastructure
The company’s timing couldn’t be more calculated. As crypto markets bounce back and regulatory clarity inches closer, venture capital is starting to loosen its purse strings — particularly for firms building the “picks and shovels” of the new internet.
Auradine’s core tech reportedly includes next-gen mining hardware, blockchain routing systems, and tools designed for secure, censorship-resistant networks. Sources close to the deal say part of the funding will go toward scaling US-based manufacturing — again, aligning with Trump’s “Made in America” policy under WLFI.
Crypto VC is thawing
While crypto VC funding had dropped by over 70% between 2022 and 2023, recent quarters show signs of life:
- Q1 2025 crypto startup funding rose 38% compared to Q4 2024
- Infrastructure startups accounted for nearly half of all capital raised
- Policy shifts under the WLFI banner have reportedly “catalyzed investor optimism”
What’s next for Auradine?
The company plans to accelerate product development, expand its R&D teams, and deepen partnerships with government and enterprise clients focused on sovereign-grade blockchain infrastructure.
In a space often dominated by hype cycles, Auradine’s capital injection is a sign that the hard-tech side of crypto is finally getting its moment.
