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Eigen Labs, Developer Behind Restaking Protocol EigenLayer, Raises $100M From A16z Crypto
22.2.2024
The pioneering restaking project EigenLayer, led by Sreeram Kannan, isn't even live but investors are piling in. A16z Crypto is affiliated with the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz
Chris Dixon Talks Techno-Optimism, Permissionless Innovation and the Need for Crypto
31.1.2024
The renowned a16z VC talks to Daniel Kuhn about his new book, “Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet.”
Chris Dixon’s New Book Explores All the Cool Stuff Blockchain Can Do
30.1.2024
Chris Dixon, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, releases his new book “Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet” on Jan. 30. He wrote the book to show how blockchain offers an opportunity to create an open internet fostering creativity and progress. Dixon, who joined...
a16z-Backed Projects Sold Tokens and NFTs, Contrary to Claims by General Partner Chris Dixon
30.1.2024
a16z-backed projects sold tokens and NFTs to the public contrary to claims by Chris Dixon, a general partner at the venture capital firm. During a recent appearance on the New York Times podcast Hard Fork, Dixon defended his firm’s investment thesis and the projects they support. “No...
Blockchain Tech Predictions for 2024, From Experts at Ripple, Coinbase, a16z, Starknet
20.12.2023
We assembled 10 new year's predictions for blockchain tech trends and developments, from the experts. They might be right
Crypto Market Outlooks for 2024 from a16z, Fidelity, Coinbase, Pantera and More
19.12.2023
Also among those gazing into next year are a16z, Bitwise, VanEck and Hashdex
MoonPay Appoints Former Coinbase Executive Mike Lempres to Its Board Amid Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
30.11.2023
Source: MoonPay Crypto startup MoonPay has announced the appointment of Mike Lempres, a former executive from Coinbase and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), to its board of directors. On November 30, MoonPay announced that Mike Lempres will be joining the company’s board of directors to provide...
A16z Backs Web3 Consumer App Setter in $5M Seed Round
28.11.2023
Setter aims to address "the complexity and unfriendliness of current wallet technologies," making entry into Web3 a seamless experience for more users
UK Web3 Firm Pimlico Secures $4.2M Seed Investment Led by a16z Crypto
8.11.2023
a16z. Source : Twitter/CRYPTOPURITY.COM Pimlico, a UK-based Web3 company, has successfully closed a seed investment round worth $4.2 million, led by the major venture firm Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm a16z Crypto. The new funding round comes after a recent pre-seed round, and marks a “crucial...
Blockchain Integration: A16z-Backed Cryptocurrency Index Platform Unveils V2
3.11.2023
Alongside, a cryptocurrency index platform backed by venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), has launched its V2, aiming to take a decentralized approach to crypto investments using blockchain technology. The startup will allow crypto investors to gain exposure to a basket of the top...
Blackbird, Crypto Restaurant App, Raises $24M in Funding Led by A16z
5.10.2023
The target audience is restaurant users, but the blockchain-based project comes with its own "Flypaper" and fungible FLY tokens
Blackbird raises $24 million in Series A Round led by a16z
5.10.2023
Blackbird Labs has raised $24 million in Series A Round. The funding was led by a16z with the objective of revolutionizing the way in which the restaurant industry serves its loyal customers. Other participants were Bolt by QED and Amex Ventures. Moving forward, Blackbird will offer innovative ways...
IYK secures $16.8 million in a seed round led by a16z
29.9.2023
IYK, an acronym for If You Know and a shorter version of IYKYK (If You Know You Know), has said that it has secured $16.8 million in a seed round. The round was led by a16z, its alma mater. Funds raised from the seed round will now be invested to launch the IYK platform and …
A16z Crypto Adds IYK to Portfolio After $16.8 Million Investment in Web3 Startup
29.9.2023
IYK, a Web3 startup that provides tools to Adidas, Billionaire Boys Club, and Atlantic Records as clientele, has secured a seed round raise worth over $16.8 million.
Founder Ryan Ouyang shared this significant achievement on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, highlighting that...
It Is "A Really Good Time" to Invest in Crypto: Former a16z General Partner
22.9.2023
Former a16z general partner Katie Haun believes it is "a really good time" to invest in the crypto industry.
During a recent interview at TechCrunch Disrupt, Haun talked about the crypto market over the past couple of years, claiming that she’s still very optimistic about the future...
a16z suggests Machiavelli to fix decentralized governance
21.9.2023
In a blog post on Sept 21, a16z's Miles Jennings discusses how decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) can avoid power centralization by applying Machiavelli's principles
a16z Crypto Leads $3.6 Million Seed Round for Decentralized Information Exchange Protocol Freatic - What Does It Do?
21.9.2023
Freatic, a decentralized information exchange protocol built by a team of developers, has secured $3.6 million from a trove of investors.
The project, as revealed by the development team, has emerged from stealth mode and is gearing up for its public launch. Leading this investment round is...
a16z’s Arianna Simpson Says Lack of Specific Guidelines is Pushing Crypto Firms Offshore
20.9.2023
a16z General Partner Arianna Simpson believes the US needs to establish a regulatory framework that instills confidence in crypto firms and allows them to build technology products without fear of potential consequences.
Simpson claimed that the lack of specific guidance in the US is causing...
Bastion, Co-Founded by Former a16z Crypto Leaders, Raises $25M to Drive Web3 Adoption
19.9.2023
Crypto startup Bastion has raised $25 million in a funding round led by venture giant Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm, a16z crypto.
Also joining the round was several prominent venture capital firms like Nomura’s Laser Digital, Alchemy, Robot Ventures, crypto influencer Packy McCormick’s...
Former Andreessen Horowitz execs launch Bastion after $25M funding round
19.9.2023
The Web3 startup came out of stealth mode after a seed funding round led by a16z crypto, enabling firms to integrate web3 infrastructure into their existing enterprise technologies