a16z crypto Makes $50 Million Strategic Investment in Jito

The funding comes on the heels of the BAM mainnet launch and furthers the Foundation’s mission to maximize value for all Solana ecosystem participants October 16, 2025 – Jito Foundation, the organization overseeing ecosystem growth and adoption of Jito protocols under the direction of the Jito DAO, today announced a $50 million strategic investment from a16z crypto via a private token sale. The Foundation will utilize this funding to further its mission of advancing Jito Network technology—and