# Dfinity

> Internet Computer (ICP) — decentralized blockchain network hosting web-speed smart contracts and apps.

## Why it is interesting

a16z and Polychain co-led $100M+ into the Internet Computer thesis before mainnet launch — a canonical web3 infrastructure bet on decentralized cloud compute.

## Profile

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

## Key facts

- Series C (Aug 2018): $102M co-led by a16z and Polychain; Multicoin Capital joined (TechCrunch)
- Internet Computer protocol — decentralized cloud alternative to AWS

## Investors in our directory

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