DeFi Founder Builds Lighter, Raises $68M to Expand Crypto Trading
Ethereum-based Layer 2 platform Lighter has raised $68 million in its latest funding round, drawing backing from top venture firms Founders Fund and Ribbit Capital. Haun Ventures and Robinhood also joined the round, valuing the company at $1.5 billion. Founded in 2022 by Vladimir Novakovski, Lighter operates as both a…
bubmagNovember 12, 2025