Venture capital firm Escape Velocity has completed a $62 million fundraising, focusing on DePIN and cryptocurrency project investments

According to Fortune, the venture capital firm Escape Velocity has completed its second round of fundraising, raising a total of $62 million, primarily to support DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure) and broader projects in the cryptocurrency space.

The fund attracted notable investors, including Marc Andreessen and Ribbit Capital founder Micky Malka, with the largest contributor, Cendana, contributing $15 million. Escape Velocity co-founder Mahesh Ramakrishnan stated that although the DePIN sector is currently facing a market downturn, he believes that decentralized physical infrastructure will see breakthroughs. The company has previously invested in DePIN projects such as Daylight and Glow in the solar energy sector and plans to continue seeking high-quality projects that go beyond market hype.