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a16z Fintech: early-stage portfolio

74 companies a16z's Fintech team first backed at seed or venture stage. They were 5.8% of a16z's new early-stage companies in 2023–2026, down from 13.9% in 2019–2022. Of those backed by 2021, a16z lists 20% as exited (1 IPOs, 8 acquisitions).

Early-stage companies
74
Share, 2023–2026
5.8%
Entered at seed
50%
Exited (backed by 2021)
20%

Share of new early-stage companies, by year

Fintech companies, newest first

74 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 Fintech backed?

a16z's public portfolio lists 74 Fintech 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 Fintech?

Fintech was 5.8% of the early-stage companies a16z first backed in 2023–2026, compared with 13.9% in 2019–2022. Recent years are incomplete because a16z adds investments to its list with a delay.