Paradigm, a venture capital firm founded to invest in cryptocurrency companies, raises a new $1.2 billion fund to expand beyond digital assets. Multiple outlets report the fund is Paradigm’s fourth, and it is designed to support “technical frontier” startups, including artificial intelligence and robotics, while maintaining a continued commitment to crypto investments. Bloomberg reports the firm will make more bets outside the sector with the new vehicle, broadening its investment scope. CoinDesk similarly states that leadership backs AI and robotics startups but says the firm remains committed to crypto. TechCrunch describes the focus as extending beyond Paradigm’s cryptocurrency roots into robotics and AI. The Block also reports the fund invests across crypto, AI, robotics, and other startups. PYMNTS cites remarks from managing partner Alana Palmedo indicating that crypto remains an important area, even as the firm pursues additional frontiers. The reporting is consistent that the new fund totals $1.2 billion and targets a wider set of frontier technologies.