According to the RootData 2025 Web3 Industry Annual Report, the joint investment network among top VCs is becoming increasingly tight, with institutions like a16z, Coinbase Ventures, and Polychain participating in large rounds through deep collaboration. VC investment focus has shifted from early-stage speculation to AI blockchain, DeFi institutional applications, and infrastructure.
With regulatory improvements and institutional funds pouring in, this specialized alliance model is paving the way for the AI-DeFi innovation wave in the context of Federal Reserve easing in 2026. RootData’s 2025 Web3 Industry Annual Report highlights a tightening joint investment network among top venture capital firms, with firms such as a16z, Coinbase Ventures, and Polychain participating in large rounds through close collaboration.
The move signals a shift toward coordinated capital deployment and strategic partnerships in a rapidly evolving ecosystem. The trend underscores growing confidence in AI-enabled blockchain, DeFi institutional applications, and essential infrastructure as core areas of focus for leading investors.
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