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UNI Paradigm raised US$1.2 billion to deploy AI and robotics, while reaffirming its commitment to the crypto industry.
Cryptocurrency venture capital firm Paradigm has completed a new round of US$1.2 billion fund raising, marking its strategic expansion into the field of artificial intelligence and robotics, while reaffirming its continued investment in the crypto industry. Bloomberg first reported that the move comes at a time when investment funds are increasingly leaning towards AI startups, while financing in the crypto space is relatively slowing.
Strategic expansion: Beyond the boundaries of encryption
Paradigm is known for investing in well-known encryption projects such as Uniswap and Coinbase, but now its investment philosophy is broadening to include AI and robots. Co-President Alana Palmedo emphasized that the agency has not given up its roots. She said: \"Encryption is our number one frontier area and it remains an exciting area today. But major changes are taking place in other areas, and these changes are equally important and cannot be ignored.\" The fund will target early-stage companies developing basic AI technologies, robotic platforms and related infrastructure. This diversified layout reflects a broad trend of crypto-native venture capital institutions seeking to find growth opportunities in adjacent high-tech sectors.
Evolution of Paradigm\'s investment philosophy
Co-President Matt Huang explained that Paradigm was originally established to invest in a technological paradigm shift, not just in the encryption field. \"Ten years ago, this shift was encryption. Today, AI represents an equally transformative opportunity.\" The institution\'s name itself embodies this philosophy of identifying and betting on fundamental technological change. Despite the expansion of its business scope, Paradigm maintains an active channel for crypto investment. The agency did not disclose the specific allocation ratio of encryption and AI in the new fund, but some sources pointed out that both areas will receive considerable investment commitments.
Market background and impact
This fundraising coincides with the increasing concentration of global venture capital in the AI field. According to PitchBook data, AI-related startups will raise more than US$50 billion in 2025, while the financing scale in the crypto field is still low after the market downturn in 2022. Paradigm\'s move allows it to capture AI growth while maintaining exposure to potential recovery in the crypto market. For invested companies and limited partners, this dual-focus strategy achieves diversification within a single fund. It also allows Paradigm to invest in areas where AI and blockchain technologies meet, such as decentralized computing and the AI-driven DeFi protocol.
Conclusion
Paradigm\'s $1.2 billion fund represents a prudent expansion into AI and robotics while adhering to its crypto tradition. The agency\'s leadership has made it clear that this is not a strategic shift, but an expansion of business scope, reflecting the evolution of the technological innovation landscape. For the entire venture capital ecosystem, this sends a signal that top crypto venture capital institutions believe that both areas have long-term value.
FAQs
Q1: Will Paradigm stop crypto investing?
No. Co-President Alana Palmedo confirmed that Paradigm will continue to invest in the crypto space and believes the space remains exciting. The new fund will cover both encryption and AI directions.
Q2: Why is Paradigm investing in AI and robots? Matt Huang, co-president of
, said Paradigm was originally established to invest in paradigm-shifting technologies. Although ten years ago the focus was on encryption, today AI represents an equally transformative opportunity.
Q3: How big is the size of the new fund?
Paradigm has raised US$1.2 billion for the new fund, which will focus on early-stage investments in AI, robotics and encryption.
