DWF Labs Launches $75M Fund to Fuel Institutional DeFi Growth on Major Blockchains

DWF Labs has announced a $75 million investment fund dedicated to advancing institutional-grade decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure across multiple blockchain networks. The initiative, unveiled via a post on X, targets scalable DeFi projects that demonstrate real-world utility and the potential to attract institutional participation.

The fund will focus on supporting platforms developing dark-pool perpetual decentralized exchanges (DEXs), decentralized money markets, and fixed-income or yield-bearing asset products. According to DWF Labs, these areas are critical for enabling larger-scale, stable operations that institutions demand. Managing partner Andrei Grachev emphasized this shift, stating, "DeFi is entering its institutional phase. We’re seeing real demand for infrastructure that can handle size, protect order flow, and generate sustainable yield."

Investments will span several key blockchains, including Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Solana, and Coinbase’s layer-2 Base, chosen for their existing institutional traction and development tools. Beyond capital, DWF Labs will provide strategic support such as liquidity provisioning, exchange access, and go-to-market services to selected projects. This includes assistance with TVL growth, partnerships with market makers, and guidance on scaling user engagement through institutional channels.

The move aligns with broader industry optimism; Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov noted in a recent interview that DeFi adoption could reach 50% as regulations stabilize. DefiLlama data shows DeFi's total value locked (TVL) recently rebounded to around $166 billion, underscoring renewed confidence in the sector's long-term viability.