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Polychain
Crypto-native investment firm (hedge + venture) founded by ex-Coinbase Olaf Carlson-Wee.
Stage
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Status
private
Coverage
full
Why Polychain is interesting
a16z is LP alongside Sequoia/USV in one of earliest institutional crypto asset managers.
Key facts
- a16z portfolio status: Active
- Fund raise (2016): a16z and USV co-invested $10M in Polychain Capital crypto hedge fund (CoinDesk)
- Later LPs include Sequoia and Founders Fund per fund filings (Coindesk / Kando)
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Last updated: 2026-07-24