In the rapidly evolving world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, venture capitalists are pouring in millions of dollars to fund innovative startups. This influx of capital is propelling the growth of cutting-edge projects, shaping the future of the industry. In this edition of Cointelegraph's VC Roundup, we spotlight several startups that have secured significant funding in recent weeks.

Plural Energy, a pioneering clean energy investment platform, raised $2.33 million in pre-seed funding to launch its tokenized investment asset. Connext, rebranded as Everclear, secured $5 million from Pantera Capital to diversify its decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) and develop its Clearing Layers. Ava Protocol, formerly OAK Network, completed a $10 million seed funding round to develop its Web3 infrastructure for intent-based private autonomous transactions.

OKX Ventures invested in GoPlus, a blockchain security firm, to accelerate its technology development and expand its services. Radian Arc, an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provider, secured $9 million in Series B funding to enhance its platform and develop cloud-based solutions. Ouinex, a crypto and derivatives trading platform, raised over $5 million in token sales to upgrade its features and secure regulatory licenses. Blueberry Protocol, a decentralized prime brokerage terminal, raised $2.5 million in strategic funding to increase accessibility and enhance capital efficiency for DeFi users.

This surge in funding highlights the growing confidence of venture capitalists in the potential of blockchain and cryptocurrency startups. As the industry continues to evolve, these innovative projects will play a crucial role in shaping its future. With millions of dollars pouring in, the possibilities for growth and development are endless, and the future looks bright for these trailblazing startups.