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CryptoMediumUpdated•Originally published 1 July 2026•Updated 1 July 2026•
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Venice AI raises $65M Series A at $1B valuation led by Dragonfly

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1Venice AI raised $65 million in a Series A funding round led by Dragonfly at a $1 billion valuation.

Amid a growing wave of capital flowing into the intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain, Venice AI has closed a $65 million Series A funding round led by venture firm Dragonfly at a $1 billion valuation, according to a report by The Block. The round underscores investor confidence in the company's privacy-focused decentralized AI platform.

Founded by Erik Voorhees, the creator of ShapeShift, Venice AI offers a decentralized AI platform that provides tools such as chatbots and image generation while preserving data privacy. This funding is one of the largest Series A rounds in the crypto-AI sector this year, positioning Venice AI alongside notable projects like Worldcoin and Bittensor.

As Venice AI is not publicly traded, investors are focusing on the broader sector's momentum. AI-linked cryptocurrencies have seen notable strength recently, and this funding round could boost market confidence and attract further interest to similar projects. The market awaits updates from the company on its expansion plans and potential partnerships.

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    Update: Coinbase Ventures, North Island Ventures, Archetype, Morgan Creek Digital, and Liquid 2 Ventures also joined Venice AI's $65 million round. The financing confirms a $1 billion post-money valuation, giving the company unicorn status.