a16z crypto
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
2013
AUM
$42 000 M
Location
Menlo Park, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 28 February, 2025
Profile
a16z crypto is a venture capital fund that invests in crypto and web3 startups. We have over $7.6 billion assets under management across four funds, and have been investing in web3 – across all stages – since 2013, under the direction of founding general partner Chris Dixon, as part of Andreessen Horowitz.
Industry
a16z crypto Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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a16z Crypto Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Blockchain/Crypto
AI
Technology
Web3
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Seed
Series A
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$300 M
|
June 2018
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a16z Crypto Fund II
|
Venture Capital (VC)
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Blockchain/Crypto
AI
Technology
Web3
|
Seed
Series A
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$515 M
|
April 2020
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FAQs about a16z crypto
Is a16z crypto a venture capital or private equity firm?
a16z crypto is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is a16z crypto located?
a16z crypto is located in Menlo Park, California, United States.
When was a16z crypto founded?
a16z crypto was founded in 2013.
What sectors and industries does a16z crypto invest in?
a16z crypto invests in companies and startups in Fintech, Gaming, Media and Entertainment, Security, Software, Web3, Blockchain/Crypto, AI, Technology.
What is a16z crypto geographical focus of investments?
a16z crypto invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does a16z crypto typically invest in?
a16z crypto invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B.
What is the usual amount of a16z crypto investment?
a16z crypto usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for a16z crypto?
a16z crypto has around $42 000m assets under management.
When was a16z crypto last fund created?
a16z crypto last fund was created/launched in 2020-04-14
What are the contacts of a16z crypto?
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