# EigenLayer

> Ethereum restaking protocol that lets stakers extend crypto-economic security to other protocols and services.

## Why it 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.

## Profile

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

## 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

## Investors in our directory

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

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