Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has shown a strategic investment trajectory in EigenLayer, beginning with a $100 million Series B in February 2024 and followed by a $70 million EIGEN token purchase, reflecting long-term commitment to the project’s token-driven restaking infrastructure through its Crypto Fund IV

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a16z crypto previously led a $100 million Series B round for EigenLayer core developer Eigen Labs, announced in February 2024.
The venture firm’s direct purchase of EIGEN tokens indicates alignment with EigenLayer’s token-centric economic model as EigenCloud usage will create new fee flows that can support staking rewards.
The investment follows a16z’s $100 million Series B in Eigen Labs in February 2024, and underscores its commitment to the project through its Crypto Fund IV.