September Crypto VC Funding Surges 71% as Polymarket Hits $21 Billion Valuation
According to RootData, crypto venture capital funding reached approximately $1.269 billion in September 2026, a 71.1% increase from August. While the number of deals remained relatively flat at 61, the sector saw significant activity, including Polymarket's new funding round led by 1789 Capital, which brought its valuation to $21 billion. Additionally, WhatsApp-based remittance platform Félix raised $200 million in a Series B round, and stablecoin banking platform Jeeves secured $110 million in Series C funding.
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