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OpenSea
NFT marketplace that defined the first crypto collectibles cycle.
Stage
growth
Status
private
Coverage
full
Why OpenSea is interesting
OpenSea is the historical NFT liquidity venue — still useful for understanding marketplace dynamics in crypto culture markets.
Key facts
- Series C (Jan 2022): $300M at $13.3B led by Paradigm and Coatue; a16z prior lead on Series A/B (OpenSea blog)
- Co-investor not in VCT directory: Paradigm
- Source: https://opensea.io/blog/articles/announcing-openseas-new-funding
Investors in our directory
Funds linked from OpenSea's profile — open a fund page for stage focus and related deal articles.
Industries
Crypto & Web3 Marketplaces Media & Entertainment
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FAQs about OpenSea
Funding context and why this company shows up in venture coverage.
OpenSea is listed among Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) investments on a16z’s public investment list.
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Last updated: 2026-07-24