# Boltz

> MIT-founded biotech applying open AI protein models to lab deployment (public-benefit corp).

## Why it is interesting

Markforged-alumni-adjacent hard-tech bet on accessible structural biology models — large seed syndicate despite name collision with Bitcoin infra.

## Profile

- **Stage:** seed
- **Status:** private
- **Industries:** generalist-tech
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- Seed (Dec 2025): $28M led by Zetta and Amplify with a16z participation — MIT biotech Boltz (public reporting)
- Note: distinct from self-funded Bitcoin Lightning exchange Boltz Exchange
- Co-investors not in VCT directory: Zetta Venture Partners, Amplify Partners, Obvious Ventures, Factorial Capital
- Source: https://nordic9.com/news/boltz-secured-28-million-in-a-seed-funding-round-led-by-zetta-amplify-and-a16z-joined-by-factorial-capital-obvious-ventures-and-angel-investors/
- VCT directory co-investors: none mapped (non-directory syndicates noted above); reviewed 2026-07-24

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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