Crypto and Web3 Firms Secured $380 Million
Sixteen startups landed financing in early October, led by large rounds for Spiko and Nous Research.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Startups
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Between Oct. 3 and Oct. 9, 2026, sixteen crypto and Web3 firms raised a combined $380.51 million. The week was defined by high-value capital inflows, with Spiko and Nous Research each securing $90 million.
Why it matters
This influx of capital highlights sustained venture interest in tokenized assets and open-source AI infrastructure. The total investment volume reflects significant growth expectations for firms building specialized financial and computational tools.
The top three financings reached $240 million combined, representing 63% of the $380.51 million total weekly volume. Spiko, which manages $2.7 billion in total assets, secured $90 million to fund expansion into European markets.
The players
Spiko
A financial technology firm that provides regulated cash funds in tokenized form.
Nous Research
A research entity focused on developing open-source AI models and Hermes Agent software products.
Mecka
A startup that secured $60 million in Series B funding during the observation period.
Meanwhile
A financial firm serving clients across Singapore, Hong Kong, the UAE, and Switzerland.
The details
The funding highlights two distinct technological focuses: regulated tokenized finance and open-source machine learning. Spiko operates by providing cash funds in tokenized form, a method that enables digital-native exposure to traditional assets. Nous Research specializes in the development of open-source AI models and Hermes Agent products—automated software programs designed to execute specific tasks. These firms are using capital to scale operations, with Spiko targeting team expansion across several European nations.
Timeline
Oct. 3-9, 2026: Sixteen companies raised a total of $380.51 million.
Oct. 6, 2026: Spiko secured $90 million in a Series B round.
Oct. 7, 2026: Mecka raised $60 million in a Series B round.
Oct. 8, 2026: Meanwhile raised $37.5 million.
The Tech Race
This cluster of funding rounds follows a pattern of concentrated capital deployment into specific segments of the Web3 infrastructure stack. The firms are currently racing to capture market share in tokenized finance and autonomous AI agents.
For users and investors, these rounds signal the likely rollout of new tokenized financial products and AI-driven automation tools. Spiko has announced plans to expand its presence across Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Nordic countries.
The takeaway
The concentration of capital in a single week shows that venture support is hardening around established sub-sectors like tokenized cash funds and open-source model development. Investors and industry watchers should monitor the release of Spiko's planned new products and the development of Hermes for Businesses.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TokenPost.
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