# Poseidon

> Decentralized data layer licensing AI training data via Story Protocol smart contracts.

## Why it is interesting

Chris Dixon-led seed tackles AI data bottleneck with on-chain creator compensation rails.

## Profile

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

## Key facts

- a16z portfolio status: Active
- Seed (2025): $15M led by a16z crypto for decentralized AI training-data layer (CoinDesk)
- Incubated by Story Protocol; coordinates IP-cleared datasets for physical AI (a16z crypto)
- Co-investors: no additional institutional investors disclosed in public sources reviewed 2026-07-24

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz

## Related articles

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

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