# Morpho

> Decentralized lending protocol and open credit network for onchain markets.

## Why it is interesting

Paris-based DeFi lending layer atop Aave/Compound — a16z co-led $18M (2022); Ribbit led $50M (2024) before a $175M round with a16z crypto (2026) as onchain credit scales.

## Profile

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

## Key facts

- Seed/Series A (Jul 2022): $18M co-led by a16z crypto (Morpho blog)
- Strategic round (Aug 2024): $50M led by Ribbit; a16z crypto participated (CoinDesk)
- Series (Jun 2026): $175M co-led by Paradigm, a16z crypto, Ribbit (CoinDesk)
- Co-investors not in VCT directory: Paradigm, Variant, Pantera, Coinbase Ventures

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/multicoin-capital
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/ribbit-capital

## Related articles

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

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