# VC Roundup: ZK proofs, DeFi protocol and longevity DAO attract investment
” VC Roundup: ZK proofs, DeFi protocol and longevity DAO attract investment “ 2023 is off to a tepid start for crypto venture capital, as the industry continues to emerge from a prolonged bear market. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t deals. In January, Cointelegraph reported a $125 million raise from Blockstream, a $60 million…