As crypto venture capital strives for recovery in 2024, investors are approaching opportunities cautiously, emphasising more liquid and growth-ready startups. Despite a positive trajectory, the funding environment remains tighter compared to the previous bull cycle, prompting scrutiny of compelling narratives and strong metrics by venture funds. A potential divergence between public and private markets suggests varying investor interests. BitKraft Ventures, having raised $220.6 million for its second token fund in 2023, slightly below the target, exemplifies this trend. The gaming industry, particularly in the Web3 sector, stands out as a robust segment with a market value of $330 billion. Startups, especially in the early stages, face challenges, with funds seeking businesses demonstrating proven models poised for growth. Optimistic forecasts for 2024 include a positive outlook for the gaming and decentralised finance (DeFi) sectors, driven by rational company-building strategies and an influx of institutional capital into the space, potentially resulting in substantial growth in DeFi's total value locked. Data from DefiLlama indicates that at least $5.7 billion in capital was allocated to crypto businesses in 2023.