Portfolio Companies
8Phantom
Andreessen Horowitz leads $9M Series A for Phantom, a crypto wallet platform.
Levl
Levl raises $7M in seed funding to serve financial SMEs
Project Eleven
Quantum-resistant bitcoin security solution raises $6M in funding
True Markets
True Markets raises $11M Series A to launch mobile-first DeFi trading app on Solana blockchain.
Infinex
Peter Thiel's fund invests in Infinex NFT platform, bringing total investments to $67.7M
Farcaster
Decentralized social network Farcaster raises $150M in Series A funding.
Variant
VC fund Variant raises $450M to invest in Web3 projects during crypto winter
Morpho Labs
A16z and Variant led $18M funding round for lending protocol Morpho Labs
Recent Articles
20Why Variant Fund Amplified a Crucial Market Analysis Tweet - Coinfomania
Variant Fund drew industry attention after reposting a tweet containing what it considered a significant crypto market analysis. The move prompted observers to examine the firm's communication strategy and its current stance on the broader cryptocurrency market. While the specific content of the original tweet was not fully detailed, the repost was interpreted as a signal of how Variant Fund selects and endorses market perspectives, sparking discussion about the role VC funds play in shaping crypto market narrativ…
6/20/2026
Inside Variant’s Insight on Institutional Opportunities — Why It Matters - Coinfomania
Variant shares key insights on institutional opportunities in the crypto space, highlighting why growing institutional interest is significant for the broader digital asset market.
6/17/2026
Variant raises $222 million fund targeting early stage crypto, AI startups that expand 'autonomy' - The Block
6/3/2026
Andreessen Horowitz Leads $9M Series A Round for Crypto Wallet Phantom - Blockworks
Andreessen Horowitz led a $9M Series A funding round for Phantom, a crypto wallet platform, marking a significant investment in the digital asset wallet space.
3/14/2026
Levl Raises $7M in Seed Funding - FinSMEs
Levl has successfully raised $7 million in seed funding. The investment is expected to support the company's growth and development of its financial technology solutions.
2/11/2026
$718 Billion Bitcoin Quantum Threat to Be Addressed by New Startup - TradingView
A new startup is emerging to tackle the quantum computing threat to Bitcoin's $718 billion market, aiming to develop security solutions that protect the cryptocurrency from future quantum attacks.
1/14/2026
Project Eleven Raises $6M to Defend Bitcoin From the Coming Quantum Threat - CoinDesk
Project Eleven has raised $6 million to develop quantum-resistant solutions to protect Bitcoin from potential threats posed by future quantum computing advances.
6/19/2025
Project Eleven secures $6M for quantum-resistant bitcoin security - Tech.eu
Project Eleven has raised $6 million to develop quantum-resistant security solutions for Bitcoin, aiming to protect the cryptocurrency against future threats posed by quantum computing advancements.
6/19/2025
True Markets Raises $11M in Series A, Launches Mobile-First DeFi Trading App on Solana - CoinDesk
True Markets raised $11M in a Series A funding round and launched a mobile-first decentralized finance trading application built on the Solana blockchain.
5/20/2025
Startup Shibuya Launches Short-Film Streaming Platform That Lets Fans Greenlight Pilots to Series - Variety
Startup Shibuya has launched a short-film streaming platform that empowers fans to vote on whether pilot episodes should be developed into full series, blending audience engagement with content development.
5/12/2025
Notable Crypto Personalities - Jake Chervinsky - The Block
Jake Chervinsky is a prominent figure in the crypto industry, known for his legal expertise and advocacy on cryptocurrency regulation and policy matters.
3/26/2025
Peter Thiel’s fund pushes Infinex NFT investments to $67.7M - TradingView
Peter Thiel's investment fund has significantly boosted Infinex's NFT-related investments, bringing the total to $67.7 million, signaling growing institutional interest in the NFT and crypto space.
10/28/2024
Decentralized Social Network Farcaster Raises $150 Million in a Series A Round - unchainedcrypto.com
Decentralized social network Farcaster has raised $150 million in a Series A funding round, signaling strong investor interest in blockchain-based social media platforms.
5/21/2024
Variant Fund Launches Accelerator Program To Drive Growth Web3 - CryptoRank
Variant Fund has launched a new accelerator program aimed at driving growth within the Web3 ecosystem, supporting early-stage projects with funding and resources.
5/6/2023
Meet Worldcoin: OpenAI’s Sam Altman wants to convince billions of people to scan their eyes to prove they aren’t bots - Fortune
Sam Altman's Worldcoin project aims to have billions of people scan their irises to verify their humanity in an AI-driven world, raising questions about privacy and data security.
3/21/2023
Li Jin | 2022 40 Under 40 - Fortune
Li Jin is featured in Fortune's 2022 40 Under 40 list, recognizing influential young leaders shaping industries and innovation across the globe.
12/16/2022
Koop just launched to the public - TechCrunch
Koop has officially launched to the public, marking a significant milestone for the company as it opens its platform to a wider audience beyond its initial user base.
8/31/2022
VC fund Variant raises $450M, doubles down on Web3 amid ‘crypto winter’ - Fortune
Venture capital fund Variant has raised $450 million and is increasing its focus on Web3 investments despite the ongoing crypto winter affecting the digital asset market.
7/28/2022
A16z, Variant Lead $18M Round for Lending Protocol Morpho Labs - CoinDesk
Venture capital firms A16z and Variant have led an $18 million funding round for Morpho Labs, a decentralized lending protocol, according to CoinDesk.
7/12/2022
VC Firms Variant Fund, Atelier Ventures Merge to Focus on the ‘Ownership Economy’ - CoinDesk
Venture capital firms Variant Fund and Atelier Ventures have merged to concentrate efforts on the 'ownership economy,' a concept centered on user ownership in digital platforms and Web3 ecosystems.
10/19/2021
Investment Signals
8A16z and Variant led an $18M funding round for Morpho Labs, a lending protocol, indicating strong institutional interest in DeFi lending infrastructure.
Variant maintains bullish stance on Web3 investments during crypto market downturn, indicating conviction in long-term sector growth.
Variant closes $450M funding round, signaling continued institutional commitment to Web3 sector despite market downturns.
Variant fund is focusing on institutional adoption opportunities within the web3 sector, indicating belief in growing enterprise-level blockchain investments.
Variant Fund is actively engaging with and amplifying market analysis content in the crypto/web3 space, indicating investment focus on Web3 market dynamics and thought leadership.
Variant believes autonomy is a key area of focus for the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
Variant's new $222 million fund targets early stage AI startups focused on expanding autonomy capabilities.
Variant has raised a $222 million fund focused on early stage cryptocurrency startups that expand autonomy concepts.