# A16z Crypto's AI Investments: 20 Startups in Its Portfolio (2026)

> The 20 AI startups A16z Crypto has backed, by stage: $771M raised between them. From the rounds we track; updated nightly.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/a16z-crypto-ai-portfolio (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

## Pre-seed and seed

14

- [Ornn AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/ornn-ai)
- [Banyan](https://millionrounds.com/company/banyan)
- [Rye](https://millionrounds.com/company/rye)
- [*E* ❜embed](https://millionrounds.com/company/embed)
- [Cambrian](https://millionrounds.com/company/cambrian)
- [PrismaX](https://millionrounds.com/company/prismax)
- [PIN AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/pin-ai)
- [OpenGradient](https://millionrounds.com/company/opengradient)
- [KYD Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/kyd-labs)
- [ORO AI](https://millionrounds.com/company/oro-ai)
- [Mahojin](https://millionrounds.com/company/mahojin)
- [Scrypted](https://millionrounds.com/company/scrypted)
- [Valyu](https://millionrounds.com/company/valyu)
- [Launchcaster](https://millionrounds.com/company/launchcaster)

## Stage not reported

3

- [Tools For Humanity](https://millionrounds.com/company/tools-for-humanity)
- [Exowatt](https://millionrounds.com/company/exowatt)
- [Axal](https://millionrounds.com/company/axal)

## Series A

3

- [Ethos](https://millionrounds.com/company/ethos)
- [Catena Labs](https://millionrounds.com/company/catena-labs)
- [*O* Openlayer](https://millionrounds.com/company/openlayer)

## Segment by segment

### Pre-seed and seed

14 startups · $153M raised

- [**Ornn AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ornn-ai) Ornn AI Inc. United States $33M
- [**Banyan**](https://millionrounds.com/company/banyan) Banyan is a web based version control system that makes it simple for researchers & academics to share, collaborate, and publish research. United States $29M
- [**Rye**](https://millionrounds.com/company/rye) Rye is a universal commerce platform that empowers AI agents, developers, and brands to enhance online shopping experiences. United States $15M
- [*E* **❜embed**](https://millionrounds.com/company/embed) Embedded Finance for Stellar Business Growth. Singapore $14M
- [**Cambrian**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cambrian) Investing $250k to $1mm+ at pre-seed / seed stages to fuel fintech’s next evolution. United States $12M
- [**PrismaX**](https://millionrounds.com/company/prismax) PrismaX is a robotics infrastructure company based in San Francisco, founded in 2024. United States $11M
- [**PIN AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pin-ai) PIN AI, founded in 2024 and based in Hillsborough, California, is an innovative AI infrastructure startup focused on personal data United States $10M
- [**OpenGradient**](https://millionrounds.com/company/opengradient) OpenGradient is a decentralized infrastructure network founded in 2023 and based in New York. United States $8.5M

### Stage not reported

3 startups · $408M raised

- [**Tools For Humanity**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tools-for-humanity) Tools For Humanity specializes in software development, information technology, digital marketing, and advertising services. United States $355M
- [**Exowatt**](https://millionrounds.com/company/exowatt) Exowatt is a renewable energy company based in Miami, Florida, founded in 2023. United States $50M
- [**Axal**](https://millionrounds.com/company/axal) Axal is an AI-driven company that specializes in automating tasks across sales, finance, and operations by deploying ERP-connected United States $2.5M

### Series A

3 startups · $211M raised

- [**Ethos**](https://millionrounds.com/company/ethos) Ethos ESG, now part of ACA Group, specializes in data and analysis services that assess the impact of companies and funds on vario United Kingdom $143M
- [**Catena Labs**](https://millionrounds.com/company/catena-labs) Catena Labs incubate independent products spanning identity, communications, AI, and commerce. United States $48M
- [*O* **Openlayer**](https://millionrounds.com/company/openlayer) Brazil $20M

**How this map is made.** Every startup here works in AI and has raised money in a round we track that names A16z Crypto as an investor. Each sits under the stage of its latest round. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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