# Polychain

> Crypto-native investment firm (hedge + venture) founded by ex-Coinbase Olaf Carlson-Wee.

## Why it is interesting

a16z is LP alongside Sequoia/USV in one of earliest institutional crypto asset managers.

## Profile

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

## 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)

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/sequoia
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/union-square-ventures
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/founders-fund

## Related articles

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

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