a16z Crypto Closes $2.2B Fund to Back Builders Across All Stages
May 5, 2026
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by Chayanika Deka
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Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) closed Crypto Fund 5 at $2.2 billion, its fifth dedicated crypto vehicle, to deploy long‑horizon capital across stages into crypto startups, supporting fundraising and ecosystem growth. CTO Eddy Lazzarin promoted to general partner, signaling strengthened leadership and continued VC commitment to crypto investments and adoption.
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Venture Capital giant, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) crypto arm has closed its fifth crypto fund at $2.2 billion. The new vehicle, named Crypto Fund 5, is designed to deploy capital over a long time horizon and invest across stages in crypto startups.
Alongside the fund announcement, the firm said its CTO, Eddy Lazzarin, has been promoted to general partner.