About Web 3.0
There are 32.5K companies in the Web 3.0 sector across the world, with 9.75K funded companies having collectively raised $94.6B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 1.81K of these are Series A+ funded and the sector has seen the creation of 69 Unicorns.
Web 3.0 sector has seen 471 acquisitions and 122 IPOs.
This sector includes companies that have websites and applications whose data are stored and interconnected in a decentralized way instead of storing in centralized repositories owned and operated by a single corporate/company.
Companies included in Web 3.0 sector
Companies that are providing infrastructure for blockchain and smart contracts developments. The feed also includes companies that are providing decentralized web 3.0 applications for enterprises, the entertainment industry, individuals, or decentralized web 3.0 applications offering financial services for individuals or businessesCompanies excluded in Web 3.0 sector
The feed exclude companies that are providing Web 2.0 and Web 1.0 applications, and blockchain/crypto-based financial services which are owned and operated by a corporate or a central authorityMarket Map of Web 3.0
The market map of Web 3.0 gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution.
Reports related to Web 3.0
Here are some reports related to Web 3.0 sector:
Free
Web 3.0 - Sector Report
Edition: June, 2026 (98 Pages)
Premium
Web 3.0 Investor Landscape
Edition: January, 2025
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There are more than 32.5K companies in Web 3.0. Circle is the top Web 3.0 company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Web 3.0 companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cross-border payment solution for businesses focusing on cryptocurrency | Boston (United States) | 2013 | Public | $1.51B | |
Online gaming platform for developing web and mobile games | San Mateo (United States) | 2004 | Public | $918M | |
Blockchain based hardware wallet for cryptocurrency | Paris (France) | 2014 | Series C | $575M | |
Blockchain platform offering Web3 infrastructure solutions | Palo Alto (United States) | 2021 | Series B | $336M | |
Provider of blockchain and financial infrastructure solutions for cross-border payments and digital asset custody | San Francisco (United States) | 2012 | Series D | $853M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Web 3.0 sector
35 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Web 3.0 sector. 6,962 Web 3.0 startups were founded in 2021 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 35 |
2025 | 252 |
2024 | 1,100 |
2023 | 3,241 |
2022 | 5,923 |
2021 | 6,962 |
2020 | 1,923 |
2019 | 2,196 |
2018 | 3,847 |
2017 | 2,314 |
Companies founded across countries in the Web 3.0 sector
United States has 8,194 Web 3.0 startups, the most by any country, followed by United Kingdom which has 2,516 startups and Singapore which has 1,424.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 8,194 |
United Kingdom | 2,516 |
Singapore | 1,424 |
India | 1,086 |
China | 1,019 |
Canada | 846 |
Switzerland | 706 |
Germany | 663 |
United Arab Emirates | 644 |
Australia | 528 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Web 3.0 sector
Out of the total 32,521 Web 3.0 companies, 9,753 have secured funding. Among them, 1,811 have reached Series A or higher, and 952 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 32,521
Funded - 9,753
Series A+ - 1,811
Series B+ - 952
Series C+ - 702
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 32,521 |
Funded | 9,753 |
Series A+ | 1,811 |
Series B+ | 952 |
Series C+ | 702 |
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- 32.5K+ Total Companies
- $94.6B+ Total Funding
- 9.8K+ Funded Companies
- 120+ IPOs
- 470+ Acquisitions
- 5+ Reports
Funding Trends in the Web 3.0 sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Web 3.0 sector
The Web 3.0 sector saw a total funding of more than $91.7B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2022 at more than $20.9B. There has been a total funding of $3.16B in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $3.16B |
2025 | $9.67B |
2024 | $9.77B |
2023 | $7.38B |
2022 | $20.9B |
2021 | $20.4B |
2020 | $2.1B |
2019 | $3.48B |
2018 | $10.7B |
2017 | $4.02B |
Total funding across countries in the Web 3.0 sector
In the last 10 years, Web 3.0 startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $43.4B. China follows with $9.49B and United Kingdom with $5.66B.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $43.4B |
China | $9.49B |
United Kingdom | $5.66B |
Singapore | $4.98B |
Canada | $4.76B |
Switzerland | $3.22B |
France | $2.35B |
Germany | $1.12B |
United Arab Emirates | $884M |
India | $585M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Web 3.0 sector
Over the last 10 years, the Web 3.0 sector have seen $10.6B into Seed Stage funding rounds, $33.2B into Early Stage funding rounds and $20.1B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Early Stage | $33.2B |
Late Stage | $20.1B |
ICO | $16.7B |
Seed Stage | $10.6B |
Post IPO | $6.88B |
Debt | $2.59B |
Grant | $244M |
PE | $15.4M |
Other-Equity | $220K |
Recent Funding Rounds in Web 3.0
In the year 2026, till June 2026, Web 3.0 companies have raised $2.68B in equity funding across 164 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till June 2025), Web 3.0 companies had raised $3.28B across 261 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 18.1% drop in funding in Web 3.0 companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Web 3.0:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 9281 | Jun 25, 2026 | ||
Seed | 1891 | Jun 25, 2026 | ||
Seed | 6560 | Jun 24, 2026 | ||
Seed | 7628 | Jun 24, 2026 | ||
Seed | 5131 | Jun 24, 2026 |
Top Investors in Web 3.0
Coinbase is the top investor in Web 3.0 companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Web 3.0:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco (United States) | ||
Kowloon (China) | ||
Shanghai (China) | ||
London (United Kingdom) | ||
San Francisco (United States) |
M&A activity in Web 3.0
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 31 acquisitions happened in Web 3.0 sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 74 acquisitions happened in Web 3.0 sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Web 3.0:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jun 30, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 23, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 10, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 21, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 20, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Web 3.0
Here are the acquisition trends in Web 3.0:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 31 |
2025 | 74 |
2024 | 73 |
2023 | 57 |
2022 | 72 |
2021 | 61 |
2020 | 25 |
2019 | 28 |
2018 | 22 |
2017 | 7 |
IPOs in Web 3.0
In the year 2025, till October 2025, 5 IPOs happened in Web 3.0 sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Web 3.0:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 07, 2025 | Brazilian Stock Exchange (BVMF) | |
Sep 01, 2025 | Aquis Stock Exchange (AQSE) | |
Aug 21, 2025 | Aquis Stock Exchange (AQSE) | |
Jul 22, 2025 | Toronto Stock Exchange - Venture Exchange (TSX-V) | |
Jun 05, 2025 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Web 3.0 companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Web 3.0 sector
Most number of Web 3.0 startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 183 |
Harvard University | 109 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 103 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 100 |
University of Pennsylvania | 94 |
Columbia University | 85 |
Harvard Business School | 80 |
Cornell University | 67 |
University of Cambridge | 67 |
National University of Singapore (NUS) | 57 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Web 3.0 sector
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Web 3.0 companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. University of California (Berkeley) alumni are second, and Harvard University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $5.6B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $2.38B |
Harvard University | $2.25B |
University of Pennsylvania | $2.2B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $2.05B |
University of Cambridge | $1.91B |
Imperial College London | $1.8B |
Wharton School | $1.78B |
Tel Aviv University | $1.76B |
Princeton University | $1.74B |
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