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Keybase
Encrypted messaging and public-key identity platform (acquired by Zoom, 2020).
Stage
acquired
Status
acquired
Coverage
full
Why Keybase is interesting
Keybase made crypto identity usable for messaging; a16z led its sole VC round before Zoom acquisition.
Key facts
- Series A (Jul 2015): $10.8M led by a16z; acquired by Zoom (2020) (Keybase blog)
- Co-investors: no additional institutional investors disclosed in public sources reviewed 2026-07-24
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Industries
Enterprise SaaS
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FAQs about Keybase
Funding context and why this company shows up in venture coverage.
Keybase is listed among Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) investments on a16z’s public investment list.
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Last updated: 2026-07-24