# DeSO

> Layer-1 blockchain purpose-built for decentralized social graphs and creator monetization.

## Why it is interesting

A landmark 2021 token round placed Sequoia, a16z, Multicoin, and Blockchange on the same cap table — one of the largest social-crypto fundraises of the cycle.

## Profile

- **Stage:** growth
- **Status:** private
- **Industries:** crypto-web3, consumer
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- Token sale (Sep 2021): ~$200M from Sequoia, a16z, Polychain, Coinbase Ventures et al. (ForkLog, DeSo docs)
- Layer-1 blockchain for decentralized social apps (BitClout rebrand)

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/sequoia
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/blockchange-ventures
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/multicoin-capital

## Related articles

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

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Source: https://venturecapitaltracker.com/startup/deso