Cobie's Echo: Why Crypto VCs Are Betting Big in 2025 🚀

Earlier this year, Echo—a platform by crypto trader Cobie—highlighted hostility from some venture capital firms against more favorable terms for its community. Now, big crypto VCs like Paradigm and Coinbase Ventures are joining Echo to support projects. These VCs help founders raise community funds alongside traditional investments. Echo acts as a coordination tool, not a VC competitor. The involvement of big-name VCs boosts confidence and deal quality in Echo projects. Echo was designed for retail access to early-stage deals, not to replace VCs, but to enhance fundraising models. This shift reflects a growing trend of community involvement in crypto investments.