# Mediachain

> Mediachain built a blockchain metadata protocol for tracking media attribution before Spotify acquired it in 2017.

## Why it is interesting

USV and a16z jointly backed open-source provenance for creative works — Spotify bought the team to improve rights metadata in streaming.

## Profile

- **Stage:** acquired
- **Status:** acquired
- **Industries:** generalist-tech
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- Seed (Jun 2016): $1.5M co-led by a16z and USV; RRE and DCG participated (CoinDesk)
- Exit (Apr 2017): Acquired by Spotify

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/union-square-ventures
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/rre-ventures
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/digital-currency-group

## Related articles

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

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