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Andreessen Horowitz

🌎 a16z.com

Founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (known as 'a16z') is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. The firm invests in a wide range of technology companies at various stages, from seed to late-stage, across sectors including consumer, enterprise, bio/healthcare, crypto, fintech, and gaming. a16z is characterized by its respect for entrepreneurs and its commitment to providing them with access to a vast network of expertise and resources to help grow their businesses.

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Andreessen Horowitz - Latest News and Updates

• Ryan K. Rigney has joined Andreessen Horowitz as Marketing Partner, Games from his previous role as Marketing Director at Odyssey Interactive in the United States.
• Nelson Perla-Ward has left Andreessen Horowitz as Partner, Strategic Finance to join Polymarket as Director of Strategic Finance in the United States.
• Andreessen Horowitz invested in LendUp, which closed after the CFPB fined it for deceptive marketing and fair lending violations.
• Andreessen Horowitz is in talks to lead a $200 million funding round for Black Forest Labs, potentially valuing the startup at over $1 billion.
• Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, discussed on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast the issue of tech startups facing unexpected banking service terminations, which he refers to as 'Operation Chokepoint 2.0.'

• Marc Andreessen, cofounder and general partner of Andreessen Horowitz, advised against bringing your 'full self' to work, emphasizing professionalism.
• Marc Andreessen, cofounder and general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast on November 26, 2024.
• Marc Andreessen, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, stated on The Joe Rogan Experience that AI-controlled jets are far superior to crewed fighter jets.
• Marc Andreessen, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz, revealed that his support for Donald Trump has led to social isolation in Silicon Valley.
• Andreessen Horowitz general partner Sriram Krishnan is leaving the firm and has talked with Elon Musk about joining his government efficiency project.

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