Top Projects Backed by A16z CSX Accelerator (Pre-Mainnet/Pre-TGE)
𝖺16𝗓 𝖢𝖲𝖷 (𝖢𝗋𝗒𝗉𝗍𝗈 𝖲𝗍𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗎𝗉 𝖠𝖼𝖼𝖾𝗅𝖾𝗋𝖺𝗍𝗈𝗋) 𝗂𝗌 𝖺𝗇 𝗂𝗇𝗍𝖾𝗇𝗌𝗂𝗏𝖾 𝖺𝖼𝖼𝖾𝗅𝖾𝗋𝖺𝗍𝗈𝗋 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝗀𝗋𝖺𝗆 𝗋𝗎𝗇 𝖻𝗒 𝖺16𝗓 𝖼𝗋𝗒𝗉𝗍𝗈, 𝖽𝖾𝗌𝗂𝗀𝗇𝖾𝖽 𝗌𝗉𝖾𝖼𝗂𝖿𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗅𝗅𝗒 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝖾𝖺𝗋𝗅𝗒-𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗀𝖾 𝖿𝗈𝗎𝗇𝖽𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝗃𝖾𝖼𝗍𝗌 , 𝖲𝗈𝗆𝖾 𝗆𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍 𝗅𝖾𝖺𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝖻𝗂𝗀𝗀𝖾𝗋 𝗂𝗇𝗏𝖾𝗌𝗍𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝖿𝗋𝗈𝗆 𝗍𝗈𝗉 𝗏𝖼𝗌.
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
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@PrismaXai : AI for robotics,teleoperation,visual models.
Total Raised $11M from CSX
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@inference_net : Builds and hosts custom AI models tailored to specific use cases.
Total raised $12.3M
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@MahojinAI : Image generation and remixing platform.
Total Raised $5.5M
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@getoro_xyz : Decentralized platform for private data unlocking (zkTLS/TEE).
Total raised $6.5M
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@CambrianNetwork : AI infrastructure protocol that turns onchain and offchain data into rapidly accessible financial intelligence
Total Raised $6.4M
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@pinai_io : Open platform for personalized artificial intelligence and on-device AI
Total Raised $10M
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@RumiLabs_io platform that transforms traditional media consumption into an interactive and rewarding experience
Total Raised $4.7M
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@launchercapital : AI-driven multi-agent systems that interact, learn, and adapt within dynamic environments.
Total Raised $4M
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@SixpenceAI (formerly openlayer) : AI-powered data layer where users can contribute and validate data through a Chrome extension, earning points in return
Total Raised $5M
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@OpenGradient : A decentralized platform that provides scalable AI compute on-chain
Total Raised $8.5M
DeFi
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@glider__ : On-chain portfolio automation. Raised: $4M.
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@reflectmoney : Yield-bearing stablecoins on SVM/Solana
Total Raised: $3.75M
PRIVACY
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@TACEO_IO : Network for Private Shared State, powered by coSNARKs and Multiparty Computation.
Total Raised $5.5M
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@inconetwork : A modular confidentiality layer enabling encrypted smart contracts on existing chains
Total Raised $10M
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@OpacityNetwork : A (ZKP) protocol that enables trustless verification of information without revealing details
Total Raised $13.4M
L1/L2 (Layer 1/2)
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@poddotnetwork : L1 primitive that takes transactions as input and produces a log (sequence of transactions) as output
Total raised $10M
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@ambient_xyz : L1 chain that integrates Solana SVM compatibility with a Proof of Work mechanism
Total Raised $7.8M
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@t1protocol : L2 infra designed to achieve composable scalability, cross-chain interoperability and low-latency for superior UX
Total Raised $2.5M
TOOLS
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@blocksense_ : decentralized and permissionless protocol designed to efficiently create and consume oracle data feeds using ZK rollup technology.
Total Raised $4M
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@fermah_xyz : Proof generation market platform that provides affordable and reliable infrastructure for generating zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs
Total Raised $5.2M
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@magicblock : A network built on top of Solana for developing open, decentralized games and consumer applications.
Total Raised $10M
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@vlayer_xyz : A trustless verifiable data infrastructure powered by zero-knowledge proofs
Total raised $10M
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@OncadeX : Web3-native game distribution platform
Total Raised $4M
Most pj here are super early and still pre-tge , as 𝙰𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝙳𝚈𝙾𝚁 . . .
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Top Projects Backed by A16z Crypto (Pre-Mainnet/Pre-TGE)
As seen with successes like Story Protocol, Solana, Uniswap,Walrus,Aptos, and Sui, a16z Crypto-backed projects often deliver strong performance. I made a watchlist of pre-mainnet/pre-TGE projects (testnet/early-stage focus) to consider adding to your radar:
AI
➠ Yupp AI : AI x crypto agent/evaluation tools ($33M Raised)
➠ Gensyn AI : Decentralized ML compute protocol (verifiable AI training with $66.74M Raised)
➠ Poseidon: Decentralized AI data layer (built on Story Protocol with $15M Raised)
PREDICTION
➠ Kalshi : Regulated prediction markets platform ($1.57B Raised)
PRIVACY
➠ Aztec : Privacy-focused Ethereum L2 with ZK proofs ($171.42M Raised)
➠ Seismic : L1 Encrypted/privacy blockchain ($17M Raised)
➠ 0xMiden : ZK-rollup L2 built on top of Ethereum enabling private, scalable smart contracts ($25M Raised)
PAYMENT
➠ Bastion : Platform for issuing, custody and using stablecoins ($39.6M Raised)
➠ Cantena labs : Financial infrastructure designed specifically for AI agents ($18M Raised)
➠ Halliday : AI agent workflow protocol for cross-chain interactions ($26M Raised)
DEPIN
➠Daylight : Protocol where users connect energy devices to earn rewards and access a marketplace for home energy ($75M raised)
TOOLS
➠ Phantom : Multichain crypto wallet ($268M Raised)
➠ Farcaster : Decentralized social protocol, now wallet ($180M Raised)
➠ OpenSea : NFT marketplace. ($425.15M Raised)
➠ Nansen : Blockchain analytics platform with wallet labels and real-time on-chain insights ($88.2M Raised)
➠ Espresso: Rollup sequencing marketplace ($64M Raised)
➠ Zar : Digital wallet that allows users to convert cash into digital dollars, bridging cash-based economies and Web3 ($20M Raised)
➠ Linera : Infra optimized for real-time apps, using microchains to deliver ultra-low latency and high security ($12M Raised)
Some of these projects has live testnets, incentive-based points systems, and dedicated Discord communities, making it easy to start contributing and engaging early. Remember to always DYOR. Not all projects here have confirmed plans for a native token now or in the future. These are worth monitoring and adding to your watchlist. I will cover a16z CSX accelerator-backed projects (often even earlier-stage) later