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a16z Enterprise: early-stage portfolio

194 companies a16z's Enterprise team first backed at seed or venture stage. They were 22.6% of a16z's new early-stage companies in 2023–2026, up from 19.9% in 2019–2022. Of those backed by 2021, a16z lists 46% as exited (7 IPOs, 60 acquisitions).

Early-stage companies
194
Share, 2023–2026
22.6%
Entered at seed
41%
Exited (backed by 2021)
46%

Share of new early-stage companies, by year

Enterprise companies, newest first

194 companies

Source: a16z’s public portfolio and speedrun directories; each company links to its a16z page. See how we count, or browse open problems worth solving.

Frequently asked questions

How many early-stage companies has a16z Enterprise backed?

a16z's public portfolio lists 194 Enterprise companies it first backed at seed or venture stage. The list is a selection of a16z's investments, so the true number may be higher.

Is a16z investing more in Enterprise?

Enterprise was 22.6% of the early-stage companies a16z first backed in 2023–2026, compared with 19.9% in 2019–2022. Recent years are incomplete because a16z adds investments to its list with a delay.