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EigenLayer
Ethereum restaking protocol that lets stakers extend crypto-economic security to other protocols and services.
Stage
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Status
private
Coverage
full
Why EigenLayer is interesting
EigenLayer pioneered restaking — a core primitive in Ethereum security markets — and drew a solo $100M Series B from a16z crypto in 2024 after rapid TVL growth.
Key facts
- Series B (Feb 2024): $100M led solely by a16z crypto per Bloomberg/CoinDesk reporting
- Prior Series A (Mar 2023): $50M led by Blockchain Capital (not in VCT directory)
- Co-investors: no additional institutional investors disclosed in public sources reviewed 2026-07-24
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Industries
Crypto & Web3
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FAQs about EigenLayer
Funding context and why this company shows up in venture coverage.
EigenLayer is listed among Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) investments on a16z’s public investment list.
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Last updated: 2026-07-24