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Celo
Mobile-first blockchain for payments and stablecoins in emerging markets.
Stage
See coverage
Status
private
Coverage
full
Why Celo is interesting
Proof-of-stake network targeting smartphone-accessible DeFi — a16z backed from 2018 seed through $61M 2021 round.
Key facts
- Series D (2021): $61M co-led by a16z and Richmond Global Ventures (BusinessWire)
- Co-investors: Polychain Capital (co-lead 2019 token round), Coinbase Ventures, Electric Capital not in VCT directory
- VCT directory co-investors: none mapped (non-directory syndicates noted above); reviewed 2026-07-24
Investors in our directory
Funds linked from Celo's profile — open a fund page for stage focus and related deal articles.
Industries
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Related funding articles
Venture Capital Tracker pieces that cover Celo's financing or category context.
Last updated: 2026-07-24