Catenaa, Sunday, January 25, 2026- Memecoin launchpad Pump.fun announced the creation of Pump Fund, a new investment arm dedicated to funding startup projects within its ecosystem.
The initiative aims to support long-term growth and innovation for projects built on the platform.
As its first effort, Pump.fun will host a Build in Public Hackathon, distributing $3 million in funding across 12 selected projects.
Unlike traditional programs, funding will be determined by market response rather than judges or venture capitalists, with tokenized projects capturing early user support. Projects must launch a token and retain at least 10% of its supply to participate.
The platform said it will prioritize organic traction, product deployment speed, transparent communication, and sustainable long-term viability when selecting winners.
Pump.fun operates on Solana and led the memecoin trend in 2024 and 2025, raising over $1 billion through its native token PUMP during its July launch.
While PUMP has declined roughly 70% since its all-time high in September 2025, the platform has maintained momentum, reaching a three-month high of over 30,000 daily token launches earlier this month.
Pump.fun has also announced updates to its creator incentive program to support new project launches and engagement within its ecosystem.
The creation of Pump Fund underscores the platform’s continued focus on fostering startup innovation while leveraging community-driven funding through tokenized projects.
