Compiled a list of a16z-backed projects that stopped operations this year. It’s almost like it happens every month, with a steady and strategic exit rhythm. According to stats, out of 189 projects they’ve invested in, 147 are still operational, while 42 have either ceased operations or been sold off. Among these projects, there’s no shortage of top-tier ones—gotta respect their investment foresight. But the market hasn’t been kind. Many projects, after grinding for years, ran out of funds just as they were about to launch on the mainnet, forcing them to exit early. Take our Linera, for example. List of projects that stopped operating in 2026: January: Entropy March: Yupp April: Foundation May: Syndicate June: Orchid Protocol July: Legend August: Proof of Play September: Linera