PARADIGM RAISES $1.2B FUND TO EXPAND BEYOND CRYPTO

Paradigm, originally established to invest in cryptocurrency companies, is broadening its investment thesis with the new capital. The $1.2 billion fund will target opportunities outside the crypto sector, with explicit focus on artificial intelligence and robotics. The move reflects broader shifts in venture capital, as crypto-native firms expand into adjacent technology areas. Paradigm's $11.9 billion AUM as of 2025 positions it as a major player in early-stage tech investing. The firm was founded by Dan Boneh, Fred Ehrsam, and Chris Dixon to invest in blockchain and cryptocurrency projects. This latest fund marks a notable evolution in strategy, though the firm continues backing crypto ventures alongside new sectors. Paradigm joins other crypto VCs diversifying portfolios as digital asset markets mature and competition intensifies in traditional tech investing.