DWF Labs, a company based in Dubai, has announced the launch of a $250 million fund to support the development and adoption of Web3. The main goal is to finance projects that can scale blockchain technology and make it accessible to a wider audience. According to the March 24 announcement, DWF Labs is finalizing two major investments: one of $25 million and another of $10 million.
Objectives of the fund: investments between 10 and 50 million dollars
The new fund by DWF Labs will invest amounts ranging from 10 million to 50 million dollars in projects with strong growth potential in the blockchain sector. According to Andrei Grachev, managing partner of DWF Labs, this initiative aims to strengthen the Web3 ecosystem and remove barriers that hinder the spread of decentralized technologies.
“Through this fund, we double our commitment to accelerate innovation and adoption of Web3”,
Grachev stated.
The fund will not only be limited to financing, but will also provide strategic support. The selected projects will receive advice on market strategies, growth of lending markets, expansion of brand visibility, and improvement of integration with stablecoin and decentralized finance (DeFi).
The context of the sector: growing interest in Web3 and DeFi
The initiative of DWF Labs comes at a time of strong interest in investments in blockchain and Web3. Recently, the 0G Foundation announced a fund of 88 million dollars dedicated to the development of AI-based DeFi.
The common goal of these investments is to make blockchain technologies more accessible and functional for users. Many industry analysts point out that one of the main obstacles to the mass adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi) is the complexity of the interface and transaction costs.
Dan Greer, co-founder of a well-known DeFi application, highlighted three key factors that are holding back the spread of DeFi:
1. Complexity of use
2. High transaction costs
3. Limited accessibility for new users
“DeFi can only expand if these aspects are improved”,
stated Greer.
According to data on the use of CEX (centralized exchanges), the market generates 40 billion dollars per year, but a minimal percentage of users have experienced DeFi due to difficulties in use and concerns about asset security.
Recovery of investments in the crypto sector: growth of 14.4% in February
The crypto venture capital (VC) market experienced a significant recovery in February 2025, with a 14.4% increase in investments compared to January. According to a report by Wu Blockchain, the number of publicly disclosed funding deals rose to 98, compared to 86 in January.
Despite the monthly growth, the investment volume is still lower compared to the previous year. In February 2024, in fact, 151 financing agreements were recorded, marking a 35.1% year-on-year decline. However, the total amount of invested capital reached 951 million dollars, a sharp increase compared to 831 million in January and 765 million in February 2024.
In another significant development, the investment company Haun Ventures has announced the intention to raise 1 billion dollars for two new funds dedicated to investments in cryptocurrencies. 500 million dollars will be allocated to early-stage crypto startups, while the other half will be used for investments in already established companies in the digital asset sector.
Conclusion: a sector evolving between obstacles and opportunities
The launch of the DWF Labs fund highlights the growing attention of investors towards the development of the Web3 ecosystem and its large-scale adoption. However, for these technologies to truly become mainstream, it will be essential to address some key challenges, such as reducing the complexity of DeFi platforms and greater integration with traditional financial instruments.
At the same time, the increase in investments in the cryptocurrency sector signals a positive recovery, despite the decline in venture capital compared to the previous year. With the commitment of players like DWF Labs, 0G Foundation, and Haun Ventures, the future of Web3 and blockchain could come closer and closer to global scale adoption.
