# Solana

> High-throughput L1 blockchain popular for consumer crypto and DeFi apps.

## Why it is interesting

Solana’s performance narrative recovered into a major L1 ecosystem. a16z exposure makes it a must-track chain for crypto founders.

## Profile

- **Stage:** growth
- **Status:** private
- **Industries:** crypto-web3, infra-cloud
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- Private token sale (Jun 2021): $314.15M led by a16z and Polychain Capital; Multicoin Capital participated (Solana.com)
- Co-investors not in VCT directory: Polychain Capital, Jump Trading, Alameda Research, CoinShares
- Source: https://solana.com/news/solana-labs-completes-a-314-15m-private-token-sale-led-by-andreessen-horowitz-and-polychain-capital

## Investors in our directory

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

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Source: https://venturecapitaltracker.com/startup/solana