Dragonfly Capital Raises $650M Fund IV: Defying Crypto VC ‘Mass Extinction’ in Bear Market

Introduction: A Bold Move in Tough Times

In a crypto world facing tough challenges, Dragonfly Capital has made a big announcement. The firm just closed its <$650 million fourth fund>. This comes as many blockchain venture capitalists (VCs) deal with what one insider calls a event. Token prices are down, and AI hype steals the spotlight. Yet Dragonfly thrives. Why? A strong team, smart bets, and a clear vision for crypto’s future.

This fund raise shows confidence in blockchain’s long-term power. While others struggle, Dragonfly deploys capital into winners like Polymarket and Ethena. Let’s dive into the story of this crypto VC powerhouse.

Dragonfly’s Roots: From China to Global Player

Dragonfly started as a bridge between Asia and the US crypto scenes. Founder Bo Feng, a key figure from China’s tech world, teamed up with early VC Alex Pack. Their first $100 million fund drew big backers from Asian tech giants. Investments went into exchanges like Bybit and OKX, plus firms like Matrixport.

But change came fast. A split with Pack led to new directions. Pack started his own fund, Hack VC. Dragonfly shifted focus under new leaders. They stopped fund-of-funds deals and built a tech-savvy team. Today, Asia remains key for users, but investments pivot to global opps amid China’s crypto crackdown. The firm moved ops to Singapore, keeping strong ties.

The Dream Team Behind the Success

Dragonfly’s edge? Four leaders with unique skills:

• Bo Feng: The quiet founder with deep China networks. A relationship expert who stays low-key.
• Haseeb Qureshi: Ex-poker pro turned crypto voice. He hosts a top podcast and shares bold Twitter takes. Joined post-2019 bear market, pushed for direct investments.
• Tom Schmidt: DeFi expert from 0x exchange. Rose fast to general partner, eyes tech shifts.
• Rob Hadick: Fintech pro from hedge fund GoldenTree. Joined amid 2022 crashes (Terra Luna, FTX). Brings Wall Street know-how.

“We’re now incumbents playing a bigger game,” Qureshi says. Their mix—poker grit, DeFi smarts, fintech depth—fuels wins.

Navigating Crises: Crashes, Crackdowns, and Close Calls

Dragonfly faced brutal tests:

• Market Crashes: Terra Luna’s fall hit hard. FTX collapse followed. Yet they deployed $500M from Fund III into hits.
• China Ban: Gov’t crackdown forced Asia exit. Still, Dragonfly backs Asia-heavy chains.
• DOJ Scare: Investment in privacy tool Tornado Cash sparked charges talk. Dropped fast, but boosted cred among crypto fans.

Through it all, they adapted. Fund II ($225M) backed Avalanche and Amber Group. Now, <$650M Fund IV> arms them for more.

Star Investments: Betting on the Future of Finance

Dragonfly spots trends others miss. Key bets:

Ethena’s pitch? Risky post-Terra. But Dragonfly saw first principles. Result: Massive growth. Polymarket proves prediction markets work.

The Big Shift: From Web3 Dreams to Blockchain Finance

Crypto evolved. Early hype? Decentralized Twitter, games, tokens everywhere. Reality? Wall Street integration.

Bitcoin as cash. Ethereum for DeFi. Now, real-world assets (RWAs) like tokenized stocks, credit funds. Fewer protocol tokens, more finance plays.

“This is the biggest meta shift,” says Schmidt. “Crypto funds now say, ‘We’re fintech funds.’ We do it best.”

Hadick’s tradfi background fits perfect. Dragonfly leads in stablecoins, lending, markets—boring but bank-killing tools.

Why Dragonfly Wins in ‘Mass Extinction’

Crypto VCs face pain: Dry powder, falling deals, LP hesitation. Big funds like a16z, Paradigm raised billions earlier. Now, winters bite.

Dragonfly’s superpowers:

1. Contrarian Bets: Buy low in bears.
2. Team Synergy: Diverse skills cover all angles.
3. Honest Talk: No BS. Qureshi’s posts cut through hype.
4. Fintech Focus: Aligns with blockchain’s finance future.

They compete with top dogs, eyes on RWA boom, stablecoin wars.

What It Means for Crypto’s Future

Dragonfly’s <$650M fund> signals hope. Crypto hit $1T market cap fast. Global need grows—against banks, for access.

Challenges remain: Regs, identity debates (rebel vs. Wall Street?). But winners build real products.

As Qureshi says: “We talk out loud what we think.” In a fake-filled space, truth wins.

Conclusion: Ready for the Next Era

Dragonfly Capital defies odds. From poker tables to fundraises, they shape blockchain. With fresh capital, expect more hits. Crypto winter? Their spring.

Watch Dragonfly. They bet on finance on chain—and they’re right.

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