Paradigm Secures $1.2B for Tech Investments Beyond Crypto

WHO:

TechCrunch - Paradigm, a crypto VC firm.

Techmeme - Paradigm, founded to invest in cryptocurrency companies.

WHAT:

TechCrunch - Paradigm raised $1.2 billion to invest in startups beyond cryptocurrency.

Techmeme - This is Paradigm's third fund, focusing on areas including AI and robotics.

Techmeme - Paradigm had $11.9 billion in assets under management (AUM) in 2025.

WHERE:

TechCrunch - The investments will be made in the technical frontier, which includes robotics and AI.

WHEN:

Techmeme - The fund was raised in 2026.

WHY:

TechCrunch - Paradigm aims to expand its investment focus beyond its cryptocurrency roots.

HOW:

Techmeme - The firm is utilizing the new fund to make investments in sectors outside of cryptocurrency.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 17:28 UTC)

Paradigm, a crypto venture capital firm, has successfully raised $1.2 billion for its third fund, which will focus on investing in startups beyond cryptocurrency, including areas like artificial intelligence and robotics. This move comes as Paradigm aims to expand its investment strategy, building on its previous success with $11.9 billion in assets under management as of 2025. The new fund will allow the firm to make significant investments in the technical frontier, marking a notable shift in its investment approach.