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Nansen
Blockchain analytics platform labeling on-chain wallets for DeFi and NFT traders.
Stage
series a
Status
private
Coverage
full
Why Nansen is interesting
DeFi-native 'smart money' tracing — a16z led a $12M Series A (2021) as multi-chain analytics became essential infrastructure for crypto funds.
Key facts
- Series A (Jun 2021): $12M led by a16z (Nansen blog, TechCrunch)
- Co-investors not in VCT directory: Coinbase Ventures, Skyfall Ventures, Mechanism Capital
- Co-investors: no additional institutional investors disclosed in public sources reviewed 2026-07-24
Investors in our directory
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Industries
Crypto & Web3 Enterprise SaaS
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FAQs about Nansen
Funding context and why this company shows up in venture coverage.
Nansen is listed among Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) investments on a16z’s public investment list.
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Last updated: 2026-07-24