2026-01-14 05:31:14

#密码资产动态追踪 Last week, a16z completed a new fundraise of $15 billion. It sounds incredible, but this is not the money they invested themselves, rather the funds LPs entrusted them to invest on their behalf. What's even more outrageous? In 2025, the entire US VC industry only raised $66.1 billion, hitting an 8-year low.

It seems the industry is in a bear market, but some giants are quietly stockpiling. Why are LPs willing to hand over real money at such times? It's simple—these institutions have the ability to make money during downturns. The historical record is there; data doesn't lie. A bear market is precisely their stage to prove themselves.

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MevTears

· 6h ago

Bear markets are always the ones with the money and free time, while retail investors can only watch helplessly. --- a16z's move, to put it simply, is betting on who can survive until the next round. --- Really impressive, VC fundraising hits an 8-year low, but top firms are still accumulating... The gap is clear. --- So, in a bear market, it's the real cut-off point. Capable institutions actually expand during this time. --- Wait, 661 billion hitting a new low? Then what can our coins possibly do to rise, haha. --- A bear market proves oneself... sounds quite inspiring, but essentially it's still about information asymmetry strategies. --- Ridiculous as it is, I just want to know how much a16z will invest in Web3 this year. --- As expected, good times are always reserved for those who have laid out early.

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LowCapGemHunter

· 6h ago

The bear market is still in a deadlock, and this move by a16z is truly exceptional. Others are afraid while they are greedy.

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LiquidationWatcher

· 6h ago

The bear market is actually a good time for big institutions to harvest, and LPs are just looking at historical performance... a16z's move is truly exceptional.

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FancyResearchLab

· 7h ago

Luban No.7 is under construction again. The $15 billion fund is just the genuine money from LPs. Now a16z is about to start experimenting again.

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RugDocDetective

· 7h ago

A bear market is a frenzy for the big players to buy the dip, while retail investors are scared out of their wits. Meanwhile, they are actually eating the meat...

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RugResistant

· 7h ago

The game of bottom fishing in a bear market, big players are playing their own game... Pouring in 15 billion, waiting for the rebound to take off

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