Coinbase, Exchanges

How Much Did Andreessen Horowitz Invest in Coinbase?

In December of last year, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) invested $25 million in Coinbase, the leading Bitcoin exchange and wallet provider, at a $100 million valuation. This was one of the largest investments made by a16z in a Bitcoin-related startup.

Coinbase was founded in June of 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam. Since then, Coinbase has rapidly become the most popular way to buy and sell Bitcoin, with over 1 million users.

NOTE: WARNING: Investing in Coinbase is a high-risk endeavor. Andreessen Horowitz’s investment in Coinbase should not be taken as an endorsement or recommendation of the company or its products, nor should it be seen as an indication of future success or profitability. Before investing in Coinbase, you should carefully consider whether it is suitable for you in light of your financial circumstances and risk tolerance.

Coinbase allows users to buy and sell Bitcoin, as well as to store it in a wallet on the site.

Coinbase has been incredibly successful since its launch, and has raised over $106 million from investors including a16z, Union Square Ventures, and the New York Stock Exchange. The company is now valued at over $1 billion.

The investment from a16z is a vote of confidence in Coinbase, and will help the company continue to grow and scale its business. With this investment, a16z now has a minority stake in Coinbase.

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